Who We Are

The Manitowish Waters Historical Society strive to collect, preserve, and disseminate materials and information relating to the history of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin.

More about the MWHS
manitowish-waters-aerial

Support the MWHS

Donate to the MWHS fund
Become a MWHS Member

Upcoming Events

Submit Your Story

The MWHS always welcomes receiving stories and images from you and your family.

Submit Your Story

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

Lottie Rintelman Journal on Manitowish Waters

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 learn more…

Read More →

In Island Lake and Other Populous Bodies of Wisconsin Waters

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 learn more…

Read More →

The Queen of the Manitowish: The Fishing Grounds of Island Lake

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 learn more…

Read More →

In Stone, Mud, and Clear Lakes

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. To learn…

Read More →

The Center of the Manitowish Chain: Spider Lake Beds and Bars

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. To learn…

Read More →

In Dam, Sturgeon, and Benson Lakes

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. To learn…

Read More →

The Fishing Grounds of Rest Lake

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. To learn…

Read More →

Woodcraft

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…

Read More →

Birching in the Big Woods Part IV.

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…

Read More →