Hungry for History: Evergleams 101
Join Jordan Kabat (Dr. Evergleam) and Barb Bundy-Jost (Nurse Sparkle) to discover the rich history of the Aluminum Specialty Company, insider's tips for how to find your own Evergleam tree, and common repairs and TLC needed for these aluminum masterpieces.
Hungry for History: "The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story" with Ron Faiola
Ron Faiola has been called “Wisconsin’s legacy filmmaker” and a “supper club guru.” His best selling book series, Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience (2013), and Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round (2016), helped ignite supper club fever in the Badger State. He was awarded a gold medal from the Midwest Independent Publishers Association for his third book, The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story: An Illustrated History, With Relish (2021). His recently released fourth book, Wisconsin Supper Clubs Second Edition, is an expanded and updated version of his first book.
Hungry for History: JFK Prep Basketball and the Legacy of Mickey Crowe
Mickey Crowe was a skinny, 6-foot-5 long-haired sharpshooter who played for his father, Marty, a Hall of Fame coach, at the JFK Prep boarding school located St. Nazianz. By the time Crowe’s prep career concluded in 1975, he was the state’s all-time leading scorer with 2,724 points, a record that stood until Wausaukee’s Anthony Pieper blew past it in 1993.
Relive the story with Brett Christopherson of the Appleton Post-Crescent.
Hungry for History: Manitowoc County's Lost Treasures
Historic structures can be lost to time. Join the Manitowoc County Historical Society in uncovering some well-known former landmarks such as the Opera House, Carnegie Library, and Post Office in Manitowoc, Turner Hall and the James E. Hamilton residence in Two Rivers, the old train depot in Valders, and the lime kilns in Grimms. Travel along with a photographic journey to eleven communities: Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kiel, Valders, Reedsville, Clarks Mills, Maribel, Grimms, Oslo, Centreville, and Manitowoc Rapids.
Lost & Found: The Search for USS Lagarto (Hungry for History)
Wisconsin Maritime Museum Submarine Curator, Karen Duvalle will share the journey after the discovery of the USS Lagarto, which will include incredible stories of the crew, finding and meeting their families, discoveries and connections made along the way, and how this discovery set the standard for more WWII submarine wrecks.
The Chordettes (Hungry for History)
Forever to be remembered for their hit song “Mr. Sandman,” The Chordettes are considered one of the most popular close-harmony singing groups of all time. Did you know that the group has a local connection as they were formed in Sheboygan in the mid-1940s?
Historic Housewives of Manitowoc County (Hungry for History)
Cooking on an open fire, washing clothes by hand, keeping a diligent eye on the kids while also tending to some worn clothes in dire need of a patch job. This was common life for a woman back in pioneer times, and no woman was a stranger to this lifestyle. But our pioneer women also started libraries, classrooms, museums, and so much more. Discover the women movers and shakers in Manitowoc County at the turn of the 20th century!
Romy Gosz, Polka King (Hungry for History)
Romy Gosz, entertained countless audiences decades ago with the Romy Gosz Orchestra
Lloyd Gosz, youngest of the Gosz clan, will join us to share family stories and musical background.
Local History Trivia Night - canceled
Our Local History Trivia Night is canceled for November 17!
Stay tuned!
Hey trivia fans! Test your knowledge on Manitowoc County history trivia with a Hungry for History trivia night!
Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head to head with other players as you answer questions about our local history. This trivia and dinner program will be based on 3 rounds of trivia, with each round focusing on topics associated with Manitowoc County history, to include: general history, pop culture, names and places, events, and fun facts! A meal will follow.
Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams.
You’ll be playing for bragging rights AND some fun prizes so don’t miss out!
This program is part of the Hungry for History series.
Hungry for History Menu: pre-made Turkey Focaccia sandwich with a side of natural fried potato chips. The sandwich is prepared with shaved turkey, fresh tomato and red onion with a salsa ranch on a toasted tomato focaccia bread. If you have dietary restrictions, please note that when placing your reservation to attend the program.
About the Hungry for History Series:
This program is part of the Society's Hungry for History series with a meal following the program. Doors will open at 5 pm for the program. The presentation will begin at 5:30 pm with a meal to follow. If you have dietary restrictions, please note that when placing your reservation to attend the program.
Advanced registration required by calling (920) 684-4445 or following the link below. The cost is $30 for MCHS Members and $35 Non-members. Full payment is due at the time of registration. To receive the discount for members, the purchaser must be a current member of MCHS.
Local History Mysteries
In this program museum archivists will share some of the more peculiar stories from Manitowoc County, including an alligator in Clarks Mills and Al Capone in a car accident in Cato.
On a Wisconsin Family Farm
Join local author Corey Geiger, an international agriculture journalist, as he adds insight to the origins of the book - On A Wisconsin Family Farm, Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture - and shares stories from its pages.
Fire Within: A Civil War Narrative from Wisconsin
Through diaries, letters, and newspaper articles, author Kerry Trask weaves together personal viewpoints and wartime events to reflect the passions of the times and describes the conflicts encountered by the men who went to war and the people who remained at home. Through excerpts from his book “Fire Within: A Civil War Narrative from Wisconsin” you will learn about the experiences of Manitowoc County citizens during the Civil War.
Webinar: Creating Pinecrest
How did the Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Pinecrest Historical Village grow and come to be the living history museum it is today? Hear behind-the-scenes stories from former MCHS Executive Director Robert Fay (1987 - 2001) as he shares the history and creation story of the award-winning historical village.
Through the Viewfinder: Cornick's Photo Collection
A hallmark of the Manitowoc County Historical Society’s local history collection is a group of over one thousand negatives taken from 1940-1980 of our community by local photographer Daryl Cornick. Join local photographer and MCHS volunteer, John Rohrer, as he showcases photos from the collection.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Join bestselling author and speaker Rochelle Pennington to learn more about the “Edmund Fitzgerald,” the largest shipwreck ever to go down on the Great Lakes.
No other Great Lakes shipwreck is more well-known than the “Fitzgerald,” which disappeared into a stormy Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, when wind gusts peaked at nearly 100 miles per hour and waves reached the height of 3-story buildings.
Ghost Signs
Ghost sign from the former Pennys store on 8th and Franklin Streets in Manitowoc.
There are so many things to look for when exploring along the old highways older parts of our towns. One aspect of the treasure hunt is seeking out faded and peeling advertising signs that have been painted on walls or farm buildings. These are sometimes called “ghost signs", and the painted images can indeed be “ghostly” when you try to decipher the original words and images.
Join Ed Prigge and photographer Joan Prigge as they take us through Manitowoc County looking at ghost signs and their stories.
This program is part of the Society's Hungry for History series. A catered meal will follow the program. Advanced registration required by calling (920) 684-4445. The cost is $20 Members and $25 Non-members.
Roots Beyond the River
The monumental Spirit of the Rivers sculpture, to be erected on the lakeshore between Manitowoc and Two Rivers, is not only a powerful work of art, but also an eloquent statement in bronze about the very nature of the historical origins and experience of this place. The sculpture itself is the creation of R.T. “Skip” Wallen, who grew up on Manitowoc’s southside, and consists of three towering Native American figures portaging a birch bark canoe. The monument is also accompanied by a book written by Kerry Trask, which tells the inside story of the project and discusses its historical and symbolic significance. In his Hungry for History presentation, Dr. Trask will provide both a narrative and pictorial journey through the sometimes arduous, sometimes euphoric, often serendipitous process of creating Spirit of the Rivers, which stretched out over nine years. He will also offer insights into the historical dimensions of this work which will now distinguish our communities for a long succession of generations to come.
This program is part of the Society's Hungry for History series. A catered meal will follow the program. Advanced registration required by calling (920) 684-4445. The cost is $20 Members and $25 Non-members.
Victorians' Secrets: The Revealing History of Women's Underwear
The huge skirts! The small waists! How did Victorian women manage to create these fashionable looks? With underwear, of course.
Throughout the 19th century, women were constantly reshaping their bodies to ever-changing ideals using corsets, hoops, and bustles. Join Leslie Bellais, Curator of Social History at the Wisconsin Historical Society, to take a peak under the dresses of fashionable Victorian ladies, look at the layers of underwear needed to create the ideal silhouette, and explore how these undergarments reflected societal values.
This program is part of the Society's Hungry for History series. A catered meal will follow the program. Advanced registration required by calling (920) 684-4445. The cost is $20 Members and $25 Non-members.