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  • Historian and Naturalist Tour of Mercer Bike Trail

    River's Edge Outfitters 263 US-51, Manitowish Waters, WI

    Join historian Jim Bokern and naturalist Hannah Gargrave on a 4.5-hour E-bike ride from River's Edge Outfitters to Carow Park in Mercer. Ride along with ease and discover the amazing history and environmental destinations along the way. E-bike rental is part of the event fee. Limited to 12 participants.  

  • Cemetery Walk

    Pine Lawn Cemetery 13590 Pine Lawn Rd, MANITOWISH WTRS, Wisconsin

    Please join the MWHS for a fun evening speaking to various historic figures about their experiences in Manitowish Waters. Current-day residents will play the roles of these locally historic figures and share stories about their past. Please remember to wear walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the occasion. We welcome all; no registration is necessary.

  • MW Historical Society: History of Logging and Railroads in the Northwoods

    WinMan Trails 6870 County Highway W, winchester, wi

    Join us and discover the rich and unique heritage of WinMan trails from 3-5pm on Saturday August 31st at the WinMan Chalet. Jim Bokern from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society will be sharing a fascinating conversation regarding the history and importance of logging and railroads in the Northwoods. Jim will address the unique significance of…

  • Forest History Driving Tour

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, WI

    Tuesday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Join us as we travel from eastern Iron County to the old growth forest surrounding Star Lake to explore both historic and modern forestry sites surrounding the Northern Highland American Legion Forest. By the late 19th century, Wisconsin’s leaders wished to create a state park or forest reserve in Iron,…

    $30 – $45

  • Moonshine in the Northwoods

    White Oak of Chippewa Retreat 13029 Deer Park Road, MANITOWISH WTRS, Wisconsin

    Please join us on Wednesday, October 9th at the White Oak Grill to hear historian Jim Bokern share Northwoods accounts on moonshining, bootlegging, Prohibition and gangsters like Al Capone. Learn how these stories worked together to influence the lives of the people of the Northwoods and the nation at large. The cash bar will open…

    Free

  • Time Traveler Trail: Trout Lake to Pallette Lake

    North Trout Lake Boat Landing 3973+79, boulder Junction, WI, United States

    Friday 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society guides and NLDC naturalists as we journey along paths that link centuries of Northwoods histories. Departing from North Trout Lake while following the traditional Ojibwa portage linking the Chippewa and Wisconsin rivers, we will discover historic railroads, homesteads, and an early cranberry farm. We…

    $20 – $30

  • Plum Lake Hemlocks Hike

    North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, WI

    Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5 pm Join local historian Jim Bokern and Naturalist Jenna Richardson on a fascinating hike through history in the Plum Lake Hemlocks Forest State Natural Area. We will explore the Milwaukee Road Railroad, state leased land and the people that lived in this area over a century ago and walk in…

    $40 – $50

  • Our Civilian Conservation Corps Heritage

    Boulder Beer Bar 5509 Co Hwy M, Boulder junction, wi

    Discover the amazing legacies of Northwoods Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps located along the Manitowish River and White Sand and Star lakes. Join Jim Bokern from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society at the Boulder Beer Bar as we celebrate our CCC heritage on Tuesday, November 26. During the Great Depression, thousands of men lived in…

  • The Story of Rest Lake Dam

    White Oak of Chippewa Retreat 13029 Deer Park Road, MANITOWISH WTRS, Wisconsin

    Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd at beautiful White Oak Grill to hear historian Jim Bokern share the story of Rest Lake Dam from the beginning, how it helped establish the hub of downtown Manitowish Waters then and now, and how it’s impacted life, commerce and recreation in the area over the years. The cash…

  • Culturally Modified Trees

    ZOOM Manitowish Waters, Wi

    On Tuesday, February 11th we will have our second winter Zoom presentation. Join historian Jim Bokern from 7-8 pm Central time to learn about Culturally Modified Trees in the area. These trees are significant because they tell stories about how those from the past altered trees either for Ojibwe food and building purposes or by…

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