Forest History Association Of Wisconsin
Educating the citizens of Wisconsin on the history and importance of our forests in the continued growth of our state.
Upcoming Webinars & Events
Moonshine in the Northwoods
Historian Jim Bokern of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society will share new research on Northwoods moonshining, uncovering how local citizens and crime figures shaped the trade before, during, and after Prohibition. Drawing on fresh images and a 13‑month research project, he explores production sites, extortion schemes, kidnappings, hidden operations, and Al Capone’s northern Wisconsin connections, with stops in Crandon, Eagle River, Rhinelander, Hurley, St. Germain, Manitowish Waters, Mercer, and other regional hotspots.
Our presenter, Jim Bokern, is a respected historian and educator and a dedicated advocate for preserving Wisconsin’s Northwoods heritage. His work has earned major recognition, including the Wisconsin Historical Society’s 2022 Historic Preservation Award and FHAW’s 2023 Fixmer Distinguished Service Award.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gcmGxZKVTbq72aTf3N2v6w
Please note: The webinar is Free, but pre-registration is required.
Featured Collection
Menominee Logging Camp
The whole family will enjoy a trip through the largest and most complete logging museum in the United States. Guides are available to explain the many old logging artifacts as you tour the bunk-house, cook shanty, wood butcher’s shop, blacksmith shop, saw filer’s shack, horse barn, and old time camp office. Located on the Wild Wolf River at Grignon Rapids just below the famous Keshena Falls, the seven log buildings of the complex will bring back the roaring times of the earliest days of Wisconsin’s first industry , logging. Located in Keshena , Wisconsin.