Wisconsin Historical Society University of Wisconsin SeaGrant Funded by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resources Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act, Grant #NA04NOS4190062. Funded by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resources Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act, Grant #NA04NOS4190062. Great Lakes Information Network
Wisconsin's Maritime Trails

Visit Wisconsin's Maritime Trails

Detailed Information for Port Wing Heritage Hall Print Version
Get MapQuest Driving Directions


General Information Attraction Photos
Name: Port Wing Heritage Hall

Attraction Photo
Port Wing Heritage Hall

 

Attraction Photo
Photographs and fishing artifacts from the Port Wing Heritage Hall collection

Type: Museum
Built/Established: 2001
Maritime Trail: Lake Superior
Lake: Superior
City: Port Wing
ZIP: 54865
County: BAYFIELD
Contact: Sondra Rockenbach
Phone: 715-774-3624
Other Phone: 715-7743536
Open to Public: Yes
Description:

Newly constructed in 2001, the Port Wing Heritage Hall is a local history resource center, as well as the home of the Port Wing library. The museum features exhibits on the area's history, mainly focusing on the local lumbering and commercial fishing industries. Photographic displays of local fishing tugs from the early 20th century as well as fishing tools and artifacts all demonstrate the importance of Lake Superior's waters to the past survival of the area.

For a further glimpse into the area's maritime history, head north along Hwy 13 to Quarry Point and the Port Wing Marina, where the early-mid 20th century Port Wing Breakwater Light now resides in a small park near the waters it once shined its light on. For more information on the Heritage Hall's exhibits contact the museum.


Advanced Search
copyright