About the Event
Want to learn more about the history of Madeline Island? Take part in this free summer series event to hear engaging discussions on cultural topics from a host of distinguished Madeline Island speakers. Talks will cover everything from Apostle Islands storytelling to discussions on Indigenous history and culture—whether it’s tales of the past or research from experienced historians, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this free, public series.
This event is part of the Madeline Island Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve and with generous support from Madeline Island Museum Friends donations.
COST
Free and open to the public.
Pre-purchased tickets are not required for these events.
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Speakers & Dates
June 26: Madeline Island History Quiz Show
Sponsored by the Friends of the Madeline Island Museum
July 3: Canids of Wisconsin with Jane Weber
Sponsored by the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
July 10: Mike Sullivan will discuss Ojibwemowin/Treaty Rights
July 17: The Amazing World of Bats with Brian Heeringa
sponsored by the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
July 24: Trails and Towns Before Washburn with Amorin Mello
July 31: Florantha Thompson Sproat with Bob Mackreth
Sponsored by the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
August 7: Storm Surges, Seiches, Currents, and Edge Waves with Dr. Chin Wu and Sarah Peterson
Sponsored by the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
August 14: Speaker Brian Finstad will discuss Indigenous trails during his talk, Trail to La Pointe: Old St. Croix Trail & Native American Footpaths.
August 21: Speaker Marina Lachecki will discuss Protestant and Catholic missions on the island, including their impacts, successes and drawbacks
Sponsored by the Friends of the Madeline Island Museum
August 28: Factors influencing the Evolution of Sandstone Sea Cave with Tom Fitz
Sponsored by the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
Know Before You Go & Accessibility
Please arrive early to ensure you have a seat for the lecture. The lectures typically last 40 minutes with time for questions and answers after the presentation. In some instances, authors are available to sign their books. There are no food or beverage opportunities at the museum. The gift store is open before and after the lecture. Bathrooms and drinking fountains are always available.
- The museum store is open during operating hours.
- Guests may exit and return throughout the day.
- No food/beverage allowed.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
- The site will remain open rain or shine, except on a gale day.
- Unredeemed tickets can be used on another date in the case of a gale day.
- No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
- Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
- Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 715-747-2415 or madelineisland@wisconsinhistory.org.
Contact
For more information, please contact the Box Office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org.
