Cook Rutledge Mansion — Attraction in Chippewa Falls

My grandmother was the curator in the 1980s, so she lived at the mansion. To the man who said they didn’t believe in ghosts but it felt weird in there, let me tell you it is definitely haunted.

Staying there as a child meant sleepless nights and many spooky encounters. The doorbells once connecting each room to the servant’s quarters had to be cut because the bells would ring when nobody was in the rooms pressing the button. There was a female ghost that spends most of her time in the guest room with the claw foot tub and the lace dress. Even my parents, who don’t believe in ghosts, lasted 20 minutes trying to sleep in that room before leaving for a different bedroom. Don’t get me started on playing in the attic as a child amid the vintage 19th century dolls (so creepy) and discarded belongings of past occupants!

It was a gorgeous place to spend the holidays and summers, despite being terrified of any moment alone in the mansion. It’s so...

I held an event at the Cook Rutledge Mansion in August. Sandi, our contact for the event, was very responsive and helpful. Set up for the buffet was done by Bijou Bistro in the dining room and guests were allowed to tour the mansion at their leisure. Some guests mentioned ghosts and a creepy second level which added to the fun evening. We were able to set up bistro tables, coolers and trash receptacles a few hours before the event which was useful. The bathrooms are in the basement. An abundance of parking on the...

They had an annual thrift sale there, so we went here for the first time. The sale was very nice, we will come back again! And they had a tour at 10am and 2 pm, so we took the tour. It was worth it! We learned a lot about the history and architecture. Very fruitful time. Thank...