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Eagle River Historical Society

- SEASONAL EVENTS -

Open House at Depot Museum | May 24th, 2025

We will be opening our Historic Depot Museum for the Summer on May 24th, 2025! Stop by to see some of the new artifacts on display, and we will have free Root Beer Floats from 12:00pm to 2:00pm!


The Museum is open from 11:00am to 3:00pm, and will stay open every Monday, Thursday, and Friday those same hours until Labor Day weekend!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE C.+N.W. DEPOT

MEMBERS ONLY - Nooks & Crannies Tour at the Depot Museum | June 2nd, 2025

Have you always wanted an in-depth behind the scenes tour of our Museum? Wanted to take a closer look at some of the artifacts?

Come by our Depot Museum and we will go behind the display cases, ropes, and closed doors to show you all of the little things that you don't always get to see!

Tour Starts at 4:00pm and remember THIS IS A MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT! 
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Pie Social & Open House at the Main Museum | June 9th, 2025

Come Join us for an Open House Pie Social at our Main Museum! Starting at 4:00pm we will be serving up Pie and Ice Cream for the public to enjoy, we will also be going over our summer programing, events, and be giving a Progress Report on our new Heritage Center!

We encourage people to bring a Pie to Share! RSVP is not mandatory, but helpful! 
PIE SOCIAL RSVP

Local History Trivia at the Main Museum | June 23rd, 2025

Put your Eagle River knowledge to the Test by attending our Local History Trivia Night at our Main Museum! Brush up on your Ice Castles, Logging, downtown businesses and famous locals to win some prizes!

Bring your friends and family! 

4th of July Parade 50/50 Raffle | July 4th, 2025

Here is your chance to make it big! 

Every year we host a 50/50 raffle in the Eagle River 4th of July Parade- when you buy tickets you not only support the historical society but you have the chance to take home some big winnings! 

Last year's winner made over $7,300!

MEMBERS ONLY - Nooks & Crannies Tour at the Main Museum | July 7th, 2025

Have you ever wanted to see behind the display cases of a Museum or see its archives? Take a peak at the things that aren't on display? 


Well, join us on July 7th, because this is your chance to get a unique, hands on experience. At our Main Museum you will be getting a tour of the Archive, getting a closer look at the collection, and seeing the newest artifacts we have just received that are not on display! THIS IS A MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT!

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2nd Annual Riverview Park Canoe Race                      
 | July 8th, 2025

Join the Eagle River Historical Society and Hawks Nest Outfitters in Riverview Park, Eagle River Wisc. on Tuesday, July 8th for our 2nd Annual Canoe Race!

How it Works:
- Canoe teams must paddle the length of the Eagle River Board Walk and back.
- The fastest team takes home half of the total entrance fees.
- The other half of the proceeds will be donated to the Historical Society.

Food & Concessions from 11:00am to 1:30pm courtesy of Jessica's Cucina and Canoes & Life jackets will be provided by Hawks Nest- Walk-ins are Welcome!
RSVP HERE!

Vilas County History Trivia at the Main Museum | July 14th, 2025

Put your Vilas County knowledge to the Test by attending our Local History Trivia Night at our Main Museum! Brush up on your snow mobile, logging, railroad, and surrounding community's history!

Bring your friends and family! 

STOMP into HISTORY! | July 20th, 2025

Join the Eagle River Historical Society at Bortolotti’s Cin Cin for Wine Tastings, Dinner, and a Grape Stomp!

WINE STOMP & TASTING: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Sample 6 Different Wines
  • Your chance to show your Grape Stomping Skills
  •  Silent Auction Raffle will be held at the top of every hour until 5:00pm
  • $5 From every Wine Stomp ticket will be donated to the NPSD Music Boosters
  • First 75 tickets get an Engraved Wine Glass
TICKETS FOR THIS PORTION OF THE EVENT ARE ONLY $40

EXPERIENCE AUCTION & DINNER: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Lemon Dijon Chicken Dinner w/ Sides & Dessert
  • Bid on Exciting experiences at the Historical Society’s Auction to help fund their yearly programming.
  • Bid on on the following Items!
    • Trips to Duluth Minnesota
    • Brewer's v. Cardinal's Tickets
    • Door County Wine Trolly Tours
    • Boat Tours of Manitowish Waters &Three Lakes
    • Airplane Rides, ATV Rentals, & More! 
TICKETS FOR THIS PORTION OF THE EVENT ARE ONLY $45

IF YOU ORDER TICKETS FOR BOTH YOU CAN GET TICKETS FOR $80!
Physical Tickets can be purchased in both Museums and at Bortolotti's Cin Cin
GET TICKETS HERE!

Brats, Bakery, & Books at Trig's | July 25th & Aug. 15th 2025

The Historical Society will be selling Brats at Trig's Grocery Store, but we will also be having a bake sale and a book sale! Be sure to stop by and get a 15% discount on some Eagle River History Books and Merchandise!

Chair-ity Auction & Annual Member's Meeting | August 10th 2025

"Take a seat" on August 10th at the Main Museum to bid on 13 one-of-a-kind hand painted chairs, stools, and even a special 7ft bench to raise proceeds for the Main Museum's annual expenses. All of the furniture is garden themed and meant for outdoor or inside/porch protected.


The live auction starts promptly at 4:30pm and if you stay until 6:00pm for a barbecue and a brief Member's Meeting to learn about what we accomplished this summer. We will quickly cover progress on the Capital Campaign and projects for this upcoming Fall & Winter!


VIEW A SOME OF THE CHAIRS THAT WILL BE UP FOR AUCTION!

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Wisconsin History Trivia at the Main Museum | August 18th, 2025

Put your State of Wisconsin knowledge to the Test by attending our Local History Trivia Night at our Main Museum! Brush up on your Sports, Trades, Cities, Pass Times, Ethnicities, and Culture.

Bring your friends and family!