Tuesday, September 9, 2025: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Join us for the final Dillinger Pontoon Tour of the summer of 2025. 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…

Tuesday, September 30 - 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Join us as we journey from eastern Iron County to the ancient forests surrounding Star Lake, discovering both historic and contemporary forestry sites in the Northern Highland American Legion Forest. By the late 19th century, Wisconsin’s leaders aimed to establish a state park or forest reserve…

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…

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Boulder Beer Bar in Boulder Junction will host the Manitowish Waters Historical Society for a presentation celebrating the founding of the U.S.A. 250 years ago. Local historian Jim Bokern’s presentation will run from 6-7 pm and highlight the creation of our great country! Jim, or as we will know him…

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when Jim Bokern of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society will present "America 250" at White Oak Grill in Manitowish Waters. Experience Jim's portrayal of founding father Thomas Jefferson and refresh your memory about events leading up to our country’s birth and the Declaration of Independence. Jim will have…

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 "Historic Traditions & Mysteries 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…

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 "Historic Traditions & Mysteries 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…