Wrightstown Wisconsin History
Wrightstown is one of the oldest communities in Wisconsin. Founder, Hoel S. Wright came to Wisconsin in 1833 as a surveyor for much of northeastern Wisconsin. He opened a trading post and ferry service for the local inhabitants and called his settlement Bridgeport. He also supported efforts to make the Fox River more navigable so that his settlement could develop into a thriving commercial center. The Brown County Board of Supervisors recognized his efforts in 1854 by naming the township after him.
Carl G. Mueller arrived in the Village of Wrightstown from Germany in 1856. Working as a clerk for Wright, he succeeded to Wright’s many business interests. He opened a general store, sawmill and brewery, and donated money to both the local Lutheran and Catholic churches. In 1871 he purchased and refurbished the Wright home for his family, and he and his descendants lived in the home until 1968.
The Mueller-Wright House is the repository of the accumulated history of the Village of Wrightstown and the surrounding towns of Brown County. It’s collection of artifacts, documents and photos help tell the story of the area from Wright’s arrival in the 1830’s until today.
Museum Hours
June thru September
May thru mid-December
Contact Info
PO Box 297
Wrightstown 54180
Governing Board Officers
President – Vacant
Vice President – Vacant
Treasurer – Bonnie Van De Hey
Secretary – Carol Koomen
Historian – John Berens
Archivist – Sue Martin (920-619-8092)
Curator – Bonnie Van De Hey
Directors
Kathy Roebke
Nan VanderHeiden
Sue Christensen
Carol Koomen
Sue Martin
Our Mission
Publications for Sale:
Village on the Fox: Historical Sketches of Wrightstown and Southern Brown County and Wrightstown Remembered: More Historical Sketches of Wrightstown and Southern Brown County by Ruth Roebke-Berens & John Berens are $20 each and can be purchased at the museum or by calling (920) 619-8092.
Mueller Wright House Museum Artifacts
Artifacts from the Mueller Wright House museum collection are included in the Wisconsin Decorative Arts online database. You can view them by clicking here.
The website of the Wisconsin Historical Society features a wealth of digital resources, including the Dictionary of Wisconsin History, with over 8,000 entries on Wisconsin people, places, things, and events; and a wide range of online exhibitions from the Wisconsin Historical Museum. Visit the Wisconsin Historical Society’s website: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/
