Welcome to the Crandon Area Historical Society website. We invite you to explore our website and consider becoming a member of our society.
Our umbrella organization, the Forest County Historical and Genealogical Society, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973 to promote interest in Forest County’s history and archival materials.
Events & News
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Kentuck Day T-shirts on sale now!
Thank you for your interest in proudly supporting your Forest County Kentuck heritage with our t-shirt fundraiser! We appreciate your support! All t-shirt proceeds will benefit our historical society. Please follow this link to place your order. http://Creativecrandon.com/crandon-historical
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Kentuck Day KICK OFF event – 1st Annual Community Support Committee Run/Walk for Charity
Submitted by Jenny Criel, Secretary & Community Support Chair The Lake Lucerne Advancement Association Community Support Committee’s First Annual 5K-ish Run/Walk to be held on July 29, 2023. This race event was created to support local non-profit and volunteer organizations. This year’s event will raise money to help the local Crandon Area Rescue Squad’s new…
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History on Tap to feature Moonshine in the Northwoods
The Crandon Area Historical Society is excited to announce the return of their popular History on Tap program scheduled for Wednesday, July 26th at 6:00 p.m. at the Night Owl in Downtown Crandon. Local Northwoods historian Jim Bokern will present “Moonshine in the Northwoods”, featuring photos, documents, research, and stories that reveal how moonshine operations…