The Land O' Lakes Historical Society
The Land O' Lakes Historical Society was formed in the early 1990's to encourage and advocate historical preservation in the Land O' Lakes area. It incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Our Northern Waters Museum opened a few years later on July 27, 2001. The building is the former Gateway Ski Chalet which was part of the historic Gateway Resort Complex built in the late 1930s.
Our Mission
To identify and preserve the historical heritage of the Land O' Lakes area, and present aesthetically appealing, interactive and educational exhibits which honor, interpret and preserve the unique stories of the Land O' Lakes area for visitors of all ages.
Featured Museum Exhibit
Bent’s Camp is one of the oldest resorts in Northern Wisconsin! Located just west of Land O’ Lakes on the Cisco Chain of Lakes, it was established in 1896 by Charles A. Bent and family for sport fishing and hunting. Our exhibit features the history of the Bent family and their building of a splendid resort property that still operates today nearly 130 years later. …
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