Bayfield
Heritage
Association
BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE!
BHA NEWS
2023 Museum Hours
Nomination time!!
June 4, 2023
Time to nominate your favorite volunteer for 2023! Your nominee should be someone who has given of their time and talents over an extended period of time to make a positive impact in the Bayfield community. Click the link below to complete the online nomination form:
New Video! Riders of the Storm Presentation
June 4, 2023
Bayfield Heritage Association created a new exhibit containing 32 paintings by Bob Nelson. The paintings are of boats, tugs and ships that called Lake Superior and Bayfield home.
This video is a presentation Bob gave on May 24, 2023 at BHA where he shows and talks about some of the paintings. He shares memories and stories about each vessel.
Bayfield Courier – Spring 2023 Edition
June 4, 2023
The Spring 2023 edition of BHA’s newsletter, The Bayfield Courier, is now available!
Read about the latest happenings at BHA, Bayfield history, volunteer opportunities, new exhibits, donor acknowledgements, and more!
Item of the Month – Nurse Uniform
This nurse’s uniform belonged to Mrs. Frances (Dennis) Edwards who worked at the Pureair Sanatorium in Bayfield.
She worked for 35 years as a registered nurse. She received a certificate for her “outstanding service toward improving community health in the fight against emphysema, tuberculosis and air pollution.”
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Tour the entire museum, up close and personal with 360 Virtual!
360 Virtual
We captured the entire first floor of our museum so you can take a virtual stroll through our exhibits! Watch for more exhibits to be added soon.
Exhibits
Our exhibits truly bring history to life! They are best visited in-person. But, if you can’t make it to Bayfield, we have captured the highlights here! Scan the listings below or click ‘View All’ to go directly to the Exhibit page.
Bayfield Model Railroad
Did you know a scale model of Bayfield’s old rail yards exists in the lower level of the museum? The detail of this model is amazing! Click ‘Learn More’ for a tour of the layout and to hear Bayfield native and visionary behind this model, Larry Reiten. He will walk you through the history of Bayfield and the former railroad that came through town, as depicted in the layout.
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Old City Jail
Bayfield’s historic city jail is a 25’X25′ stone building located on Washington Avenue, next to the Iron Bridge. It offers a glimpse of the old days and of the rascals who made amends in the “hoosegow.” Click ‘Learn More’ for a full tour and some stories from the former Police Chief’s son!
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Ray Cahill Barbershop
Step back in time in an exact replica of Ray Cahill’s barbershop. It’s so real you can almost hear the conversations from decades ago! Click ‘Learn More’ for a 360 virtual tour and much more.
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ARCHIVES
We learn from our past
Dig into history! Read, watch and learn about the important people, places, events and industries of the past through a variety of materials available right here on our website. Items include online publications, history briefs and educational videos and interviews.
Click ‘Archives’ to start your history adventure!
BAYFIELD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
2023 Museum Hours
June 20- September 23
Tuesday - Saturday
1-4:00 pm
