June 2020
POSTPONED due to Covid-19 Discovering the Histories of Spider and Island Lakes by Pontoon Boat…see North Lakeland Discovery Center Website for deatils
Tuesday, 9 – 11 am, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, or 2 – 4 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) members Kay Krans and Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Spider and Island lakes,…
Find out more »July 2020
Cancelled by the town of Manitowish Waters due to Covid 19 precautions-4th of July Parade and MWHS Float
Manitowish Waters Historical Society proudly participates in the 4th of July Parade sharing historic images of our community. Please join our community in our national celebration along County Highway W in downtown Manitowish Waters!
Find out more »Postponed due To Covid-19 Precautions until 2021 Cemetery Walk
Explore the history of Manitowish Waters through the lives of six area pioneers. Join us, as 6 local actors portray defining members of our community and their families.
Find out more »Exploring Rest Lake’s Amazing History by Pontoon Boat
Friday, 9 – 11 am, 11:30 – 1:30 pm, or 2 – 4 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) members Kay Krans and Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Rest Lake, which will depart from Rest…
Find out more »Dillinger Pontoon Tour
9:30am-12pm or 1:15-3:45pm; Includes lunch at Little Bohemia from 12-1pm for both tours. What were John Dillinger and his gang really like and what is the “behind the scenes” story of their weekend in Manitowish Waters? Enjoy…
Find out more »Cancelled due To Covid-19 Precautions Earliest Pioneers of Manitowish Waters
Jim Bokern will share a robust presentation on the Earliest Pioneers of Manitowish Waters, featuring 11 first families who arrived before 1900. These early families shared an amazing work ethic, a love of the Northwoods, and a dedication to building our community. Newly discovered…
Find out more »Rescheduled… Discovering the Histories of Spider and Island Lakes by Pontoon Boat
Tuesday, 9 – 11 am, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, or 2 – 4 pm Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) members Kay Krans and Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Spider and Island lakes,…
Find out more »Turtle Flambeau Flowage Historic and Naturalist Pontoon Tour
Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm Join NLDC director John Heusinkveld and Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) member Jim Bokern on a five-hour pontoon tour of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. This trip will depart from Springstead Landing…
Find out more »Discover Historic Traditions and Mysteries of Alder and Wild Rice Lakes by Water
Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) members Kay Krans and Jim Bokern on a two-hour pontoon tour of Alder and Wild Rice Lakes. This trip will depart from Alder Lake and explore the rich histories of these lakes with a wealth of historic images. Discover the Native American trail…
Find out more »August 2020
Cancelled due To Covid-19 Precautions Northwoods canals linking Manitowish Waters and Lac Du Flambeau
Discover one of the most unique fishing legacies in all of the Northwoods. Jim Bokern will share a detailed presentation regarding Richard Southgate’s “one-of-a-kind” fisherman’s paradise. Creating an ambitious estate for fishing, using canals and the Chicago North Western Railroad for access, Southgate fashioned…
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