Wednesday, May 27, 2026:  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join Kay Krans as she discusses the history of the Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Club. Learn how teenagers have forged and run an organization that has entertained thousands of summer visitors through the years. A light lunch will be served.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us at North Lakeland Discover Center for a special event honoring our Pioneers of Historic Preservation.

Friday, June 12, 2026, Morning Tour:  9:30 am – 12:00 pm Join us for Dillinger Pontoon Tour #1 (Morning) of the summer of 2026. Learn about the real events of John Dillinger and his gang’s notorious weekend in Manitowish Waters. Kay Krans, historian with the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, will guide you on a unique…

Friday, June 12, 2026, Afternoon Tour:  1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Join us for Dillinger Pontoon Tour #1 (Afternoon) of the summer of 2026. Learn about the real events of John Dillinger and his gang’s notorious weekend in Manitowish Waters. Kay Krans, historian with the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, will guide you on a unique…

Friday, June 19, 2026: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Join Kay Krans, a historian of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, for a pontoon tour of Stone, Fawn, and Clear Lakes. Departing from Clear Lake Boat Landing, this tour will highlight the fascinating histories of these lakes through historic images. Explore Native American trail networks, the…

Friday, June 19, 2026: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Kay Krans and NLDC naturalist Beth for a pontoon tour of Spider and Island lakes, departing from Blue Bayou. Discover the area's fascinating history, including Indigenous cultural networks, logging camps, Ojibwa sugar bushes, ricing areas, and early resorts. As you…

Thursday, June 25, 2026: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Explore the history of Manitowish Waters as we take a leisurely hike along local trails, stopping at some of the area's social establishments. With the help of tour guide headsets, you'll be able to easily hear and learn from guides from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society…

Friday, July 3, 2026: Beginning every hour on the hour, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us to celebrate America 250 with historian Jim Bokern's portrayal of Thomas Jefferson. Located at the MW Community Center, this event will be every hour on the hour from 2pm - 6pm.

Monday, July 6, 2026: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society historian Kay Krans and a North Lakeland Discovery Center naturalists for an evening pontoon tour of Manitowish Lake. Discover the lake’s rich history, myths, and ecology. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early! The cost is $60 ($55…

Friday, July 10, 2026, Morning Tour:  9:00 am – 11:30 am Travel back in time with Kay Krans from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society on the first morning Manitowish Waters Crime Pontoon Tour of the summer. Uncover the local bootlegging operations that supplied alcohol to Chicago and Minneapolis. Hear the gripping story of mob boss…