Podcasts

Welcome to Manitowish Waters Historical Society Podcasts.  Select a Podcast by clicking on the titles below.

Imagine having access to dozens of historic documents from the 19th and early 20th centuries that highlight early Northwoods history. In 2021, public historian Brenna Reilley joined our efforts and leads MWHS podcasting.

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Latest Podcasts

By and Large

August 19, 2025

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…

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Recalling a Day with the Pike

July 6, 2025

Recalling a Day with the Pike on the Roaring Mantiowish Years Ago Omaha World Herald (Omaha, Nebraska, August 5, 1917) Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical…

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Interview with Maribeth Kolarchek

May 19, 2025

Maribeth Kolarchek is a lifelong Manitowish Waters resident, living on Nazdar Drive right next to her brother Steve, adjacent to Little Bohemia. Little Bohemia and the grounds are very familiar…

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The Sportsman Tourist in the Muskellunge Country

December 23, 2024

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…

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Adventures in Conservation

Adventures in Conservation

November 26, 2024

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.…

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They Used the Rod

October 29, 2024

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…

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Big Developments Around Rest Lake

September 29, 2024

Modern, Fireproof Hotel, Tea Room, Bakery, and Store Being Built In That Vicinity Iron County Miner (Hurley, Wisconsin) December 7, 1928 Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters…

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I Saw Conservation Grow

July 21, 2024

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…

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My Memories of Yesteryear: Life on Island Lake In the Early Days

May 23, 2024

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…

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James Duane Doty Journal of 1820 Part II.

April 25, 2024

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…

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