Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide
March 20, 2027 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Hear stories of Wisconsin’s maritime history with a photographic tour of Wisconsin lighthouses with authors Barb and Ken Wardius.
No symbol is more synonymous with Wisconsin’s rich maritime traditions than the lighthouse. These historic beacons conjure a bygone era: romance, loneliness, and dependability; dedicated keepers manning the lights; eerie tales of haunted structures and ghosts of past keepers; mariners of yesteryear anxiously hoping to make safe haven around rocky shorelines. If these sentinels could talk, imagine the tales they would tell of ferocious Great Lakes storms taking their toll on vessels and people alike. At this event, Barb and Ken Wardius, co-authors of Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide, tell those tales, taking attendees on an intimate tour of lighthouses on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Winnebago.
About the Speaker
Ken and Barb Wardius, coauthors of Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide, are lighthouse historians and photographers. They offer several lectures that highlight Wisconsin’s historical beacons. The presentations comprise stunning images, both historic and contemporary, in a combination of history and storytelling. Narrated live, the shows conclude with a question and answer segment. Programs can also be tailored to your individual group.
Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau
The Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau offers an exciting opportunity for our historians, curators and authors to visit your community and share the stories of our great state.
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