Starting with an American Fur Company venture in 1835 and continuing today, the commercial fishing industry remains an important part of the local economy. It drew Norwegian immigrants to the area in the late 1800’s to become independent commercial fishers, some living and working out of fish camps in the Apostle Islands during the warmer months.
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This exhibit display represents early 18th century French-Canadian trapper’s winter garb from New France. The items...
The Bayfield Heritage Association (BHA) is thrilled to have acquired Leonard Anderson's collection in 2024 and have it...
Bayfield Heritage Association created this exhibit containing 32 paintings by Bob Nelson. The paintings are of of...
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