BHA
Online Archive
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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BHA
VIDEO
Our 170+ video library showcases the rich, cultural heritage of Bayfield, Wisconsin. This collection includes lecture programming , Bayfield icon interviews, and documentaries. This is a priceless resource for those interested in learning more about the area’s history, events, and people.
The most recent additions are at the top of the list. Select a topic to view related videos or use the search bar to search video titles and video description text.
Robert and Jean Brander
Robert and Elizabeth Emery
Robert Hokenson
Mary “Betty” Hulings and Margie Johnson
James and Marcie Frostman
Jim Erickson
Jim and Muriel Erickson
Jim Miller
Harold Noreng
Frank Montano Plays Flute in Red Cliff Woods
Ed Erickson Lutefisk Dinner
Conrad Meyers
HISTORY
BRIEFS
Our History Briefs feature concise, informative summaries of significant historical items, events, people, and places in Bayfield, Wisconsin. These 90+ articles offer an easy-to-read overview of key moments and interesting topics within the area’s heritage.
Select a topic below to view related History Briefs or use the search bar for a full text search of available History Brief content.
One Idea Farming
Inside the Creamery
Near the Banks of the Onion River
Surely a Fruit Country
Danger in Apostle Island Logging
Apostle Island Park Exploration – 1930
Federal Forest in the Making
Logging Cedar on Rocky Island – 1928
Logging Operations at Oak Island
True Hometown Built – Tug Bayfield
Early Vessels that Transported Lumber and Pulled Tows
Bayfield Waterfront Dock Fire – 1908
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