This year’s presentation of “The Past Passed Here” attracted a record number of fourth grade students, who supplemented their classroom study of Wisconsin history with a visit to Allen Park in Chippewa Falls. There, they took part in re-enactments of the local lumbering and fur trade eras that were part of that history. The contributed photo (above) shows an 18th century voyageur, Jean Pierre Ledoux (portrayed by Randy Bausert of Elgin, IL), displaying European manufactured goods brought to trade with Native Americans for their valuable furs and explaining why these items were so attractive for trade. More information, and additional photos, are available by following this story to inside page.
15th annual re-enactment to bring fur trade, lumbering eras to life in Allen Park next week
Members of the public are invited to experience Chippewa County’s 19th century fur trade and lumbering history on May 10-13, on the Chippewa Falls site where some of it actually occurred. This opportunity is provided by the 15th annual “The Past Passed Here” event sponsored by the Chippewa County Historical Society. It will turn Allen […]
Pictorial history of Lake Wissota and dam to be unveiled at four Chippewa County locations in June
A book celebrating Lake Wissota’s centennial and published by the Chippewa County Historical Society (CCHS) will be unveiled at a series of June book release events at four county locations. Lake Wissota: The Dam Story celebrates the completion of the Wissota Dam in 1917 with a pictorial history of the lake. It includes more than 300 photos, plus maps, […]