History Speaks to spotlight Wisconsin lighthouses

WAUSAU – The Marathon County Historical Society will highlight Wisconsin lighthouses during its next History Speaks event in November.

“History Speaks: Wisconsin Lighthouses” will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St., Wausau.

Presenters Barb and Ken Wardius will take guests on a tour across Wisconsin to learn about more than a dozen historical beacons, using photographs, story-telling and music.

The Wardius’ are life-long Wisconsin residents, and lighthouse history and photography are their passion. Their books include “Wisconsin Lighthouses,” “Cana Island Lighthouse,” “Wind Point Lighthouse,” and “North Point Milwaukee Lighthouse.”

This is a free program. No RSVP required.

For more information, call 715-842-5750, email [email protected] or visit www.marathoncountyhistory.org.

This story was originally published here.

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