Category: History
Henry Blomberg – A Superior Hero
Teddie MeronekJan 19, 2016
Local WWI Hero Served in France By Teddie Meronek While doing research at the Superior Public Library, I pulled out several old copies of the Gitche Gumee. The...
Remembering the Mystery of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Felicity BoskNov 11, 2015
By Felicity Bosk The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on the evening of Nov 10, 1975. It was the largest Great Lakes ship to sail at the time, and the largest to have ever sunk...
Veterans To Be Honored at Dinner
Tony TracyNov 05, 2015
Douglas County Historical Society Sponsored Event By Tony Tracy The Douglas County Historical Society wants to extend a formal invitation for you to come and celebrate...
Living History Walk a Success
Tony TracyOct 28, 2015
Every Plot Has a Story By Tony Tracy What are your goals in life? For many, it is to see how much money and possessions that can be acquired during a lifetime. To live...
Gifting to Local Historical Society
Tony TracyOct 13, 2015
Where There’s a Will…there will be another day for the DCHS By Tony Tracy As a non-profit organization, the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) relies...
Historical Society Presents “Hardball”
Doug DalagerSep 19, 2015
Hank Kaner’s Big Decision By Kathy Laakso Hank Kaner, loves baseball. No, it’s part of who he is. “I pitch because it takes me outta this life, takes me away...
Inside the Carnegie Library
Felicity BoskJul 28, 2015
Redevelopment of Old Library Overdue? Here is an image you have likely seen before. You have probably driven by it on your way to the Blatnik Bridge or...
History Happy Hour at Who’s Bar
Doug DalagerJun 06, 2015
Call the DCHS at (715) 392-8449 for more information
Wisconsin Historical Society Traveling Tour
Tony TracyJun 03, 2015
WHS Traveling Tour hits Douglas County Historical Society The Wisconsin History Tour is here at DCHS! Stop in soon and see this superb traveling exhibit from the...
What’s In A Name
Doug DalagerFeb 06, 2015
Native Americans Figured Large In Naming States Here’s some trivia to start your day off. Ever wonder where the name Wisconsin came from? How about Minnesota, or...