Port Wing Historical Society

04/08/2026

While researching the American Legion minutes for veteran names, we found that the Legion was actively encouraging the county to name the creek that goes over Twin Falls, "Larson Creek" after Carl Larson, the first white male born in Port Wing. The Legion received word in November 1970 that the State Geographic Names Council approved the name.

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03/16/2026

The Port Wing Museum is seeking information about the observation platform construction at Twin Falls Park. Any info about a group who built it or time period would be appreciated.

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02/26/2026

Pictures sent to the Port Wing Historical Society by a friend with Port Wing connections! Thank you!

02/02/2026

Thank you to all who bundled up and headed our way for a fascinating program on Isaac Wing by Sue Mackreth. For all near and far who couldn't attend here it is: https://www.bayfieldheritage.org/jmb-program-colonel-isaac-h-wing/ .

Special thanks to Bob Mackreth for the beautiful slideshow production and TJoseph Media for the film and tech services. A fantastic presentation all around.

Our JMB Programs are made possible with support from the Apostle Islands Historic Preservation Conservancy. Thank you so much!

01/17/2026

Come to the Bayfield Heritage Association on January 18th at 2pm for a presentation on Isaac Wing and all he did for our Bayfield, Washburn and Port Wing areas.

Presentation is by Susan Mackreth from the Washburn Area Historical Society.

12/19/2025

An afternoon of learning how to scan slides and some fun results from the Brault family archives.

12/19/2025

We are working on the next edition of the Heritage Hall Herald. We are featuring the Port Wing Circus. Diane Brault, whose dad produced the circus, has sent wonderful pictures from 1951-55.

11/29/2025

Vendors are ready for shoppers at the Historical Society Bazaar today! Come in before the snow.

11/28/2025

The Town Hall is ready for the bazaar on Saturday from 10-1. The Historical Society appreciates you stopping by. Sloppy joes and bars available for a free will donation.

11/24/2025

The Holiday Bazaar is coming up Saturday! If you would like to help by donating bars please call 3383 for more info. Hope to see you all!

11/12/2025

Two more veterans who are featured in displays at the Heritage Hall in Port Wing are WWII veterans Norma Yuhas and Naval officer Norman Touve.