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

Birching in the Big Woods Part I.

November 23, 2021

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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Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods

October 12, 2021

“Discovering the Northwoods” will take you on journeys through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To get our podcast rolling – we have episodes on hunting, fishing, and tales of wild animals in our beloved Northwoods.

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A Real Hot Lynx Story

August 11, 2021

We would like to introduce A Real Hot Lynx Story written by E. Hough. The original source is from the 1898 Forest & Stream Magazine publication. Our reader, Bill Zuicker, will bring to life the story of Fay L. Buck’s encounter with Canadian Lynx.

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Into the Heart of the Wild Woods Part II

July 30, 2021

We would like to introduce Into the Wild Woods Part II read by Bill Zuiker. If you haven’t already – check out episode 1 Into the Wild Woods Part I. This 1900 publication documents a guided 1899 hunting and fishing trip in the Manitowish Waters Area.

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Into the Heart of the Wild Woods Part I

July 16, 2021

We would like to introduce Into the Wild Woods Part I read by Bill Zuiker. This 1900 publication documents a guided 1899 hunting and fishing trip in the Manitowish Waters area.

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