The Oak Creek Historical Society was established in 1964 when a group of concerned citizens led by Henry Mahr joined forces to save the 1874 Oak Creek Town Hall which was slated for demolition in order to permit construction of a new city hall. The group succeeded in raising sufficient funds to move the historic building to land donated by Forest Hill Cemetery, and it now stands as the centerpiece of a five building complex dedicated to the preservation of Oak Creek’s history and heritage. In addition to the Town Hall, the Oak Creek Historical Society Museum Complex also includes the 1840s Hughes log cabin, the 1886 Edgar Wohlust blacksmith shop, the 1890 Franke farm summer kitchen, and a farm shed. The property is honored for its historic significance.