BAYFIELD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
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Learn from area historians about a wide range of interesting topics including shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers, WWII POWs and, of course, Lake Superior.
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Video Listing
The most recent additions are at the top of the list. Select a topic to view related videos. Any search is limited to video titles and video description text.

Apostle Islands Folklore and “Fake”-lore

German Prisoners of War in Bayfield – A Little Known Story

The Islander – Coming of Age in the Apostle Islands

CCC Role in Reforesting Bayfields Cutover

A Stroll Back in Time – Part 3

Schooners, Ships and Steamers

Courthouses of Bayfield County

Harbor City Puffer Bellies, Pullmans and Boxcars

Rittenhouse Inn

Madeline Island Ferry Line

Bound to Bring a Good Harvest

Bayfield County Doughboys
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History Briefs
Briefs are listed in alphabetical order. Select a topic to review related briefs. The search function is full-text. Online access to History Briefs is made possible thanks to support from the Apostle Islands Historic Preservation Conservancy.
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Photographs
This is a gallery of historic photographs displayed throughout this site. Select a topic to view related photographs. Click a photograph to view the full-size version.
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BAYFIELD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
2022 Museum Hours
Our museum is closed for the season. We will see you again in the summer of 2023!
If you would like to visit by appointment:
Call (715) 779-5958