Who We Are

The Manitowish Waters Historical Society's Mission Statement is: 

To collect, preserve and share materials and information relating to the history of Manitowish Waters and the surrounding area so that we engage, educate and excite our members and community.

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Collections

Prehistory & Archaeology

Manitowish Waters Overview, Best Practices,Q & A, Laws

Early History

Fur Trade, Logging, Ojibwa, Missionaries, Railroads, Rest Lake Dam, Federal Agents, Civilian Conservation Corps-660th Company SF-79, Criminal & Nefarious Activities

Government

Infrastructure, Federal, State, County, Local/Town

Recreation

Hunting, Fishing, Biking, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Hiking, Water Sports, Community Center & Parks

Community

Municipal, Chamber of Commerce, Schools, Rest Lake Dam, Fish Hatchery, Civic Organizations, Cultural Activities

Commerce

Resorts & Accommodations, Manufacturing, Retail, Restaurants & Taverns, Agriculture

Latest Additions

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The Sportsman Tourist in the Muskellunge Country

December 23, 2024

Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…

Adventures in Conservation

Adventures in Conservation

November 26, 2024

Transcript Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation.…

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They Used the Rod

October 29, 2024

Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…

Big Development (1)

Big Developments Around Rest Lake

September 29, 2024

Modern, Fireproof Hotel, Tea Room, Bakery, and Store Being Built In That Vicinity Iron County Miner (Hurley, Wisconsin) December 7, 1928 Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters…

Conservation

I Saw Conservation Grow

July 21, 2024

Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…

Yesteryears (1)

My Memories of Yesteryear: Life on Island Lake In the Early Days

May 23, 2024

Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…

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James Duane Doty Journal of 1820 Part II.

April 25, 2024

Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…

Copy of Manitowoc

James Duane Doty Journal of 1820 Part I.

March 29, 2024

Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…

Manitowoc Club

February 5, 2024

Welcome back to the Manitowish Waters Historical Society’s podcast, Discovering the Northwoods. During each episode, we take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary…