Learn about the development of downtown Bayfield from the late 1800's through today in this...
JMB Program – On the Streets of Bayfield – Part 3 of 4
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JMB Program – On the Streets of Bayfield – Part 2 of 4
Learn about the development of downtown Bayfield from the late 1800's through today in this...
JMB Program – On the Streets of Bayfield – Part 1 of 4
Learn about the development of downtown Bayfield from the late 1800's through today in this...
JMB Program – A Stroll Back in Time – Part 4
Dan Wilczek continues the popular "Stroll Back in Time" series chronicling historic buildings,...
JMB Program – History of Bayfield Baseball – 1903 – WWII – Part 2
Travel back in time to small town America and the age of community baseball, when teams and fans...
JMB Program – Ace Fireballers – Early Bayfield Baseball – Part 1
Baseball was all the rage in 1878 Bayfield. The Harbor City's fast-ball players formed teams and...
JMB Program – Apostle Islands Folklore and “Fake”-lore
Is it true there was a ghost in that lighthouse? And what's the deal with those pirates I've heard...
JMB Program – German Prisoners of War in Bayfield – A Little Known Story
It’s a little known but fascinating chapter of Wisconsin - and Bayfield - history. In 1945, the...
JMB Program – The Islander – Coming of Age in the Apostle Islands
Bob Dahl recounts his childhood growing up on Sand Island with stories from his recently published...
JMB Program – CCC Role in Reforesting Bayfields Cutover
Learn about logging, forestry and the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps to reforest the...
JMB Program – A Stroll Back in Time – Part 3
Dan Wilczek continues to lead us back in time on a tour of early Bayfield. Part 3 focuses less on...
Schooners, Ships and Steamers
A history of watercraft used in Lake Superior, including the earliest sailing vessels, and...
Courthouses of Bayfield County
Presented by Circuit Court Judge, John Petter Andersen, a history of courthouses in our region...
Harbor City Puffer Bellies, Pullmans and Boxcars
The Harbor City’s “Omaha Line” & “Bayfield Transfer” Railways.
Rittenhouse Inn
History of the iconic bed and breakfast on Rittenhouse Avenue in downtown Bayfield.
Madeline Island Ferry Line
History of the ferry service and connection between Bayfield and Madeline Island.
Bound to Bring a Good Harvest
The role of the Apostle Islands Indian Pageant (c. 1920’s) in shaping northern WI’s tourism...
Bayfield County Doughboys
A tribute to World War I veterans from our area, and overview of that period of time in Bayfield...
Lightkeepers – Present Day Volunteers and Their Stories
Hear from Apostle Island Lightkeeper volunteers about their experiences living on the islands and...
JMB Program – A Stroll Back in Time – Downtown Bayfield through History – Part 1
Who would you meet and what would you see when strolling downtown Bayfield 100+ years ago? Special...
JMB Program – Booth & Sons Packing Company – Bastion of Bayfield’s Fishing Industry
Late 1800’s – early 1900’s commercial fishing history featuring Alfred Booth Packing Company on...
JMB Program – Bayfield’s Role in the Westward March of Logging
A history of the logging frontier beginning on the east coast of the U.S. to the Pacific Northwest...
JMB Program – A Stroll Back in Time – Part 2
This is a continuation of "A Stroll Back in Time, PART 1," providing a virtual stroll down...
Time Travels Epic Events – Part 1
Time Travels Chequamegon & Bayfield, WI, A Chronological History of Chequamegon Bay and Bayfield
Burt Hill
A history of Sand Islander and photographer Burt Hill through his memoir and photo albums.
Pirates of the Apostles
Part of the Lost Formations of the Apostle Islands virtual exhibit: hear colorful folklore about...
Lost Formations – Part 2
Learn about some more contemporary lost formations (last 10-15 years) in the Apostle Islands from...
Lost Formations of the Apostle Islands
This virtual exhibit displays historic postcard images of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore...