From Ice to Industry: How Wisconsin’s Northwoods Evolved from Logging Boom to Conservation
This course will take place on Wednesdays, April 1, 8 and 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Generations in Woodruff, Wis., with Kerry Bloedorn. An option to watch live via Zoom is also available upon request for registered students.
Noted historian Kerry Bloedorn will explore the Northwoods of Wisconsin’s captivating history, from the glaciation that sculpted the land and set the stage for the 1800s logging boom to the gritty lives of the lumberjacks who fueled the industry. Explore how the Civilian Conservation Corps restored the forests in the 1930s, the evolution of forestry products from lumber to paper, and the innovations that shaped the modern forests we see today. Kerry’s presentations are filled with great stories and historic photos.
Kerry Bloedorn serves as the Director and Curator of Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander, Wis., home to the nation’s oldest Logging Museum, founded in 1932, along with six other museums celebrating Wisconsin’s rich Northwoods history. An active member of the Northwoods history community, Kerry hosts the popular shows “Connecting the Dots” on WJFW-12 and “A Northwoods Moment in History” on WXPR Public Radio, while also writing for The New North Magazine. Known for his deep knowledge and dynamic storytelling, Kerry brings Northwoods history to life in every presentation.
Register by March 23 to get a $5 Early Bird discount off the regular registration price of $35!
Instructor: Kerry Bloedorn
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