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

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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James Duane Doty Journal of 1820 Part I.

March 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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Manitowoc Club

February 5, 2024

Welcome back to the Manitowish Waters Historical Society’s podcast, Discovering the Northwoods. During each episode, we take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary…

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Margaret Henning Interview

January 9, 2024

Welcome back to the Manitowish Waters Historical Society’s podcast, Discovering the Northwoods. During each episode, we take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary…

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Frances C. Badger

December 15, 2023

Welcome back to the Manitowish Waters Historical Society’s podcast, Discovering the Northwoods. During each episode, we take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary…

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Journals of A. B. Gray, 1846

November 20, 2023

Introduction by Jim Bokern Geologist A. B. Gray traveled from Lake Superior into what will become Manitowish Waters in 1846. His map and journal chronicle Chief White Thunder and Cross…

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The Great Northwoods

October 2, 2023

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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The Hotel World: Koerner’s Spider Lake Resort

June 27, 2023

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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