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The Courier
BHA Courier – Summer 2026
August, 2026
Check out the latest edition of The Bayfield Courier. Learn about our recent workshops and programs, a new fur trade era exhibit, celebrating volunteerism, and more! Also, please consider making a gift of support to BHA. Your generosity keeps our programs strong and our history shining bright!
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The Bayfield Heritage Association is an affiliate of the Wisconsin Historical Society. We are a nonprofit dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history & culture of Bayfield, WI and the surrounding region since 1974.
Events
Recent News
JMB Program – Unearthing Captain R.D. Pike: New Research, New Stories
Explore Captain R.D. Pike’s Civil War service, family history, and lasting legacy as a Bayfield pioneer.
JMB Program – Women of the Apostle Islands
Bob Mackreth explores the stories of the resilient women who shaped Apostle Islands history.
JMB Program – Bayfield’s Old Time Recreation
Dennis McCann explores old-time recreation and entertainment in Bayfield, Wisconsin.
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Please consider making a donation to support our mission to continue bringing history to life. There are so many ways you can be involved in bringing history to life!
Virtual Tours
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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.
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