The Museum
Closed now for the season, make plans to visit when we reopen in June. When you visit the Museum you'll discover the fascinating history of Three Lakes. Learn about the town from the arrival of the first Native Americans, to the influence of logging, farming, and railroad in the 19th and early 20th centuries, to the golden age of Northwoods tourism in the 40s and 50s, and the notable people and events of recent years.
Our Welcome Center, book store and archives share a space in the Demmer Library. The exhibits span 7 buildings, including the Johnson House, one of the oldest houses in Three Lakes, a CCC replica building, a one-room school house, a Superior Street exhibit and more. Come learn about Sam Campbell, Carl Marty, camps, resorts, early businesses, our local citizens who served, and more. Follow this link to see some of the fun & informative exhibits on display.
Our Welcome Center, book store and archives share a space in the Demmer Library. The exhibits span 7 buildings, including the Johnson House, one of the oldest houses in Three Lakes, a CCC replica building, a one-room school house, a Superior Street exhibit and more. Come learn about Sam Campbell, Carl Marty, camps, resorts, early businesses, our local citizens who served, and more. Follow this link to see some of the fun & informative exhibits on display.
Explore
And don't miss the inspirational Sam Campbell Memorial Trail! The Three Lakes Historical Society is a partner with the U.S. Forest Service in managing this trail named in honor of nature enthusiast, philosopher, and writer, Sam Campbell. It leads through a forest of pines, balsam, and hardwoods, and offers a variety of spring birds and wildflowers. A newly revised self-guiding brochure is available here and interprets the area using the writings of Sam Campbell. A section of the trail leads to Wegimind Point and Vanishing Lake, a focal point in many of Campbell's writings and lectures. Benches are provided.
Research
You don't have to have a specific question in mind to browse our archives. You'll know what you were looking for when you find it!
Come research your family tree, search local Three Lakes history, tourist brochures, summer camps & resorts, pioneer living, Native American cultures, general Wisconsin history, family genealogies, logging and forestry maps, tourism brochures, legal documents and more.
Our archives and research station, housed inside the Demmer Memorial Library, are open to the public during library hours. Click here for more research resources.
Come research your family tree, search local Three Lakes history, tourist brochures, summer camps & resorts, pioneer living, Native American cultures, general Wisconsin history, family genealogies, logging and forestry maps, tourism brochures, legal documents and more.
Our archives and research station, housed inside the Demmer Memorial Library, are open to the public during library hours. Click here for more research resources.
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1798 Huron Street Three Lakes, WI 54562 715-546-2295 Proud Members Of:
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Museum Closed For The Season
Open by appointment: contact curator@threelakesmuseum.org Museum phone: 715-546-2295 Demmer Library phone: 715-546-3391 © 2023 Three Lakes Historical Society & Museum |
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