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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: Looking Back at the U.S. Bicentennial in Marathon County
DESCRIPTION:The Marathon County Historical Society invites the community to take part in the launch of our 2026 History Speaks lecture series\, highlighting local history. Join us on Saturday\, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. for an engaging presentation led by historian Ben Clark that looks back at the U.S. Bicentennial specifically in Marathon County. In 1976\, communities across the nation marked the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. Here in Marathon County\, the Bicentennial became a wide-reaching community celebration that went beyond parades and fireworks. Local residents participated in time capsule burials\, ’76-themed theatrical productions\, special foot races\, beard contests\, and other creative programs that reflected a strong sense of civic pride and connection to local history. \nFifty years later\, the Bicentennial stands out as a moment of unprecedented public engagement with Marathon County’s past. Ben Clark will guide attendees through a look back at these Bicentennial celebrations\, reflecting on how national commemorations took shape at the local level and what they reveal about the community during that period. This program also offers timely perspective as the nation prepares to observe its Semiquincentennial\, the 250th anniversary of the United States. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, no registration required\, and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Bookstore. For more information\, please call 715-842-5750.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-looking-back-at-the-u-s-bicentennial-in-marathon-county/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: Building the Eerie Canal
DESCRIPTION:Two hundred years ago the Erie Canal was completed\, a 363-mile waterway that connected the Great Lakes and the Hudson River. It revolutionized American commerce; shifted national trade patterns; fueled the growth of New York City; and helped spark the Transportation Revolution. Yet this great work of labor and innovation is largely forgotten today. Join us as the Marathon County History Society welcomes Brett Barker to tell the story of this “Great Ditch” and the way it changed American history from then until today. \nDr. Brett Barker is Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History and International Studies at UW-Stevens Point and a member of the Board of Directors of the Marathon County Historical Society. He has been giving presentations at the MCHS for over twenty years. \nThis event is free and open to the public—no registration required—and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Bookstore. For more information\, please call 715-842-5750.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-building-the-eerie-canal/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T150000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: We Can Do That
DESCRIPTION:The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to welcome Rick Lohr as our guest speaker for its History Speaks series\, presenting “We Can Do That: The Story of Larry and Elsie Lohr from the Depression to the Pine Valley Golf Course.” \nThis month is a look at the story of two young people of the Depression Era who succeeded in businesses in Marathon City. Their entrepreneurship in Lohr Furniture and Funeral Homes\, and in developing Pine Valley Golf Course were just part of their contributions to the community and economy of Marathon City. They left their family a legacy of community service\, perseverance\, and risk taking. \nRick holds a master’s degree in teaching from UW-Stevens Point\, with a concentration in 20th century East Asian history. Rick Lohr is a retired world history teacher at Wausau West and Newman High Schools\, and owner/manager of Pine Valley Golf Course. He and his older sister\, Jackie\, and younger sister\, Linda\, are proud of the heritage of their parent’s accomplishments in Marathon City. \nThis event is free and open to the public—no registration required—and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Book Store. For more information\, please call 715-842-5750.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-we-can-do-that/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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SUMMARY:CWBF: “Wisconsin Idols” with Author Dean Robbins
DESCRIPTION:Meet the legends – Wisconsin style! Adults are invited to join us at the Marathon County Historical Society as we welcome Dean Robbins\, celebrating his new essay collection “Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State\, the World\, and Me.” \nDean Robbins offers a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state\, including Jackie Robinson\, Oprah Winfrey\, Harrison Ford\, Elvis Presley\, Orson Welles\, Ann Landers and Joni Mitchell. With photos\, video clips\, and humorous anecdotes\, the presentation establishes Wisconsin as a notably influential place: a crossroads for people who changed the world. Attendees will learn more about the Wisconsin heroes they know and discover new heroes to fall in love with. \nDean Robbins is a journalist who has contributed to USA Today\, The New York Daily News\, GRAMMY magazine\, and other national media outlets\, as well as serving as editor in chief of Isthmus and On Wisconsin magazine. He is also a children’s author whose books have appeared on many best-of-the-year lists\, earning praise in the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, USA Today\, and Wall Street Journal. NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls his essay collection Wisconsin Idols “insightful and entertaining: a passionate and poetic homage.” \nThis free event is open to adults\, and no registration is required. Don’t miss this entertaining journey through Wisconsin’s star-studded history! For more information\, please contact us at 715-261-7230. \nThe Central Wisconsin Book Festival would not happen without the support from several organizations\, foundations\, and businesses. Support for the 2025 Central Wisconsin Book Festival was provided through the Marathon County Public Library\, Portage County Public Library\, and McMillan Memorial Library\, and the Community Arts Grant Program of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation. Additional support was provided by the MURCO Foundation\, Ruder Ware Law Firm\, the Marathon County Public Library Foundation\, and the Portage County Public Library Foundation\, as well as Bound to Happen Books\, Janke Book Store\, Sojourn Booksellers\, Red Eye Brewing Company\, the Hmong American Center Inc.\, the Marathon County Historical Society\, Timekeeper Distillery\, Wisconsin Public Radio\, and the UW Center for Civic Engagement.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/cwbf-wisconsin-idols-with-author-dean-robbins/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,CWBF
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: One Room Schools
DESCRIPTION:The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to welcome author Susan R. Apps-Bodilly\, as a guest speaker for the History Speaks series presenting on one-room schools. This presentation returns you to a time when Wisconsin’s rural children attended a one-room school with all eight grades in one room with one teacher. This interactive talk will celebrate the days when brothers and sisters went to school together; children put a jar of soup in a pot on the wood stove to warm for lunch\, played recess games like anti-over\, and practiced saying their “piece” for the annual Christmas program. Susan will talk about her research process and how she gathered stories for her book. Susan is a retired educator and author of “One Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room\, 1 Teacher\, 8 Grades.” She taught elementary and middle school students for 34 years. She holds a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. \nDirectly following the presentation\, the Little Red Schoolhouse in Marathon Park will be open for tours from 3:30-4:30 pm. This one-room schoolhouse from 1895 (formally Spooner School) was moved to Marathon Park in 1963 and hosts 4th grade classes every year to experience a typical school day in the early 1900’s. \nThis event is free and open to the public—no registration required—and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Bookstore. For more information\, please call 715-842-5750.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-one-room-schools/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T140000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: We Will Always Be Here
DESCRIPTION:The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to welcome authors Jenny Kalvaitis and Kristen Whitson as they present “We Will Always Be Here”\, a compelling exploration of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ history for our History Speaks series. \nThrough powerful\, often overlooked stories\, the authors will highlight the courage and impact of individuals who shaped their communities by embracing their identities and telling their truths. The talk draws from their acclaimed book\, “We Will Always Be Here: A Guide to Exploring and Understanding the History of LGBTQ+ Activism in Wisconsin.” The work is rich with primary sources—diary entries\, love letters\, zines\, advertisements\, and oral histories—that illuminate the diverse voices and experiences within Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ past. \nJenny Kalvaitis holds a master’s degree in Public History and brings over a decade of experience in informal and museum education. Kristen Whitson\, with a master’s degree in Library and Information Science\, has specialized in digital preservation\, community and Indigenous archives\, and LGBTQ+ archival work. This free program is presented live at the Woodson History Center\, no registration required. The History Speaks lecture series is presented in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and is sponsored by Janke Book Store. No registration is required. This event is open to young adults and adults. For more information\, please call 715-842-5750.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-we-will-always-be-here/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T150000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: Historic Clarke Island
DESCRIPTION:Clarke Island has been at the center of the commerce and industry of Wausau. In this program\, Dave Eckmann takes us through the history of the island from the community’s foundational years to becoming the new home to the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce with particular emphasis on the story of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad depot and WPS powerhouse. \nDavid Eckmann Ed.D.\,IOM\, currently serves as the President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce. Dave attended Arizona State University earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and Master of Public Administration. He completed his Doctorate of Higher Education Leadership from Edgewood College and graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organizational Management (IOM). He also served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. He brings over 25 years of economic and community development experience to his current role of building thriving and competitive communities. \nThis free program is presented live at the Woodson History Center\, no registration required. The History Speaks lecture series is presented in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and is sponsored by Janke Book Store. No registration is required. For more information\, please call 715-842-5750.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-historic-clarke-island/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T150000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: The (Original) Charleston
DESCRIPTION:In 1925\, the country was swept up in a new dance called the Charleston. It had debuted to the world on the Broadway stage of the production Runnin’ Wild back in 1923\, and as the popular dance made its way to Central Wisconsin\, it was being stepped to a particular rhythm. This program will look at the song\, “Charleston.” It often accompanied the famous dance during its heyday in the 1920s (and since)\, but the song also has a larger story as a great jazz standard in its own right. \nJoin us to learn about the particular history of this song\, the surprising number of recordings made of it\, and how people back in the 1920s thought about music. It will be presented by Ben Clark\, archivist and historian at the Marathon County Historical Society. Clark wrote his master’s thesis on jazz history and has presented for History Speaks in the past on topics ranging from the story of local public transportation to the Fromm Brothers’ fur farm. \nThis free program is presented live at the Woodson History Center\, no registration required. The History Speaks lecture series is presented in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and is sponsored by Janke Book Store. Please call 715-842-5750 for more information.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-the-original-charleston/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T140000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: Lost Wausau Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Join Gary Gisselman at the Marathon County Historical Society for this month’s History Speaks presentation of Lost Wausau Architecture. Gary will explore the story of historic and significant buildings lost to the wrecking ball during the course of Wausau’s history. \nGary is Chairperson of the City of Wausau Preservation Commission\, a historian and librarian at the Marathon County Historical Society\, and leads historic walking tours throughout the city of Wausau. \nThis free program is presented live at the Woodson History Center\, no registration required. The History Speaks lecture series is presented in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and is sponsored by Janke Book Store. Please call 715-842-5750 for more information.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-lost-wausau-architecture/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18)
ORGANIZER;CN="Marathon County Public Library":MAILTO:info@mcpl.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T011440
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: The Mausoleum at Pine Grove
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marathon County Historical Society and local cemetery historian Kathy Volkmann for the next talk in MCHS’s History Speaks series! \nVolkmann will share the history of one of the first community mausoleums in Wisconsin\, the Pine Grove Mausoleum in Wausau. Who decided to bring this unusual concept to Wausau and how did they make it happen? What does it look like inside? In addition to being a local cemetery historian\, Kathy Volkmann manages part of the Marathon County Historical Society‘s vast collections as our Curator of Artifacts\, as well as a regular contributor in designing our exhibits. \nThis free program is presented live at the Woodson History Center\, no registration required. The History Speaks lecture series is presented in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and is sponsored by Janke Book Store. Please call 715-842-5750 for more information.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-the-mausoleum-at-pine-grove/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Young Adults (12-18),Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T160000
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SUMMARY:Wausau: History Speaks: "Honor in the Air" Documentary
DESCRIPTION:In August\, the Marathon County Historical Society‘s History Speaks series focuses on Captain Scott Alwin\, born and raised in Wisconsin and who served five tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot\, with a free documentary about his life and service! The Historical Society will screen “Honor in the Air: The story of Captain Scott Alwin and the 68th AHC\,” a documentary produced and directed by Susan Reetz. Alwin earned a record 136 Air Medals\, Vietnam Republic Medal\, Purple Heart\, Bronze Star\, Silver Star\, and Distinguished Flying Cross\, all with oak leaf clusters\, but even more important\, he earned the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers and family. \nThe film contains never- before-seen footage filmed during the Vietnam War by Alwin’s Crew Chief\, Frans VandenBroek\, as well as other archival footage and photos\, and interviews with Alwin’s remaining siblings\, his widow and children\, a close friend\, and several members of the 68th Assault Helicopter Company. What emerges is a moving portrait of a humble man dedicated to his family and his country and doing his best to make the world a better place. Reetz will be in attendance to answer audience questions. \nThis free program is presented live at the Woodson History Center\, no registration required. The History Speaks lecture series is presented in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and is sponsored by Janke Book Store. Please call 715-842-5750 for more information.
URL:https://mcpl.us/event/wausau-history-speaks-honor-in-the-air-documentary/
LOCATION:Marathon County Historical Society\, 410 McIndoe Street\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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