Douglas County Historical Society

08/19/2026

🚨Did you know the UMD Bulldogs are *kind of* a big deal? Check out this article for a little backstory on the epic 1984-1985 team. 🏒 Catch award-winning alum Bill Watson at the Douglas County Historical Society tomorrow night for a FREE event and history talk. We will open the mic up for questions and stories from the audience about their local legends and heroes. Join us for this unique community experience!

From left, Tom Kurvers, Bill Watson, Matt Christensen and Tom Herzig. It was in the fall of 2017, and we were gathered at AMSOIL Arena to watch a UMD game in the NCHC when I spotted an old friend ...

08/12/2026

🌟 Calling All Hockey Fans and History Buffs! 🌟

Join us next Thursday evening at the Historical Society for an unforgettable event: Memories on the Mic with Bill Watson! Heroes and Legends! 🏒

Hear incredible stories from local hockey legend Bill Watson, and then it’s your turn! We’ll open the mic to the audience so you can share your own tales of local heroes and legends.

📅 When: Thursday, 8/20 at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: DCHS, 1101 John Ave, Superior, WI
💰 Cost: FREE!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with our community and help us capture local history. We hope to see you there! 🎤✨

08/07/2026

This is sure to be a fun family experience! So much trading history in our area.

We will also highlight a local fur traders life, Vincent Roy Jr., in our Living History Walk at Nemadji Cemetery on September 19, 2026.

08/04/2026

Wonderful!

Across the street from the new Kari Toyota, Jim Kari has built a memorial to all things Studebaker.

07/31/2026

Our Trustee on the Board is hard at work giving new life to history in our community!

Bill Gedde is restoring the 1958 mural painted by Tony Yaworski and donated to the high school after it opened in 1965.

07/30/2026

🚨We will be CLOSED on Wednesday and Thursday next week (8/5 and 8/6). Sorry for the inconvenience! 🚨

✨ Good news: We’ll be back to our normal hours on Friday! ✨

🕒 Normal Hours:
- Wednesday: 10 AM - 3 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM - 3 PM
- Friday: 10 AM - 3 PM

📅 Additional availability is always open by appointment.

07/28/2026

Join us for Memories on the Mic with Bill Watson! Hear about his legendary hockey career, including winning the Hobey Baker Award in 1985. After a brief Q&A, we will open the mic up to the audience to share your stories about local heroes and legends.

07/24/2026

🎨✨ Who should we add to our iconic mural? YOU can have a say! We're opening up sponsorship spots so community members can add a figure to this landmark artwork. It can be of yourself, a heartfelt gift, or a meaningful memorial of someone who left their mark on you/Superior. Own a business? You can promote it by filling a spot on the marquee! The mural is outside our building and is seen by dozens of passersby every day! 💖🖌️ Reserve your spot here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YHV3Q2UNBBPQL

07/17/2026

👩‍🚒From the earliest volunteer crews to today's highly trained teams, these historic photos remind us how long Douglas County firefighters have been protecting our community. With smoke settling over the region this week, we're especially thankful for those who continue this brave tradition of service. 🚒🌳