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The Weekend To Remember, April 20-22, 1934
Virtual Zoom WebinarDillinger at Little Bohemia John Dillinger accompanied by nine others checked in at Little Bohemia for rest and escape from the ever vigilant eyes of law enforcement. They were told…
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The Chainsaw: The Most Versatile Power Tool in the World
Virtual Zoom WebinarThis presentation explores how the chainsaw revolutionized the logging industry and found its way out of the forests. Loggers were the first to acquire chainsaws for personal use around their…
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Wolves in Wisconsin
Virtual Zoom WebinarJoin wildlife biologist Richard P. Thiel for an engaging exploration of Wisconsin’s wolves—past and present. This presentation will trace the natural history of the species, examine the ecological principles of…
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“Timber!” A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks, Logging, and the Land
Virtual Zoom WebinarA presentation about the book "Timber!" by Susan Apps-Bodilly and co-written with Jerry Apps. This book, suitable for young readers and people of all ages, recounts the history of logging…
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Moonshine in the Northwoods
Virtual Zoom WebinarHistorian Jim Bokern of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society will share new research on Northwoods moonshining, uncovering how local citizens and crime figures shaped the trade before, during, and after…
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Wisconsin – Michigan State Border Debate 1836 to 1923
Virtual Zoom WebinarMichigan’s border with Wisconsin shifted for 86 years after the Toledo War and the compromise granting Michigan the Upper Peninsula. Faulty maps, geographic mistakes, and imaginary rivers in a roadless…
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The Fruits of Their Labor: The Civilian Conservation Corps–Indian Division in the Northwoods
Virtual Zoom WebinarDescription: While many people in the Northwoods are familiar with the Civilian Conservation Corps, far fewer know about its Indian Division. The Wisconsin branch of the CCC‑ID operated an administrative…