The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum hosts some annual as well as occasional events, including workshops, presentations, and outdoor activities. The best way to keep informed about upcoming events is to become a member and receive our quarterly newsletter, or sign up for our free Enews. You can also check back here often on our website for new listings as well as follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Upcoming Events
WCHM Canoe & Wooden Boat Show
Saturday May 25, 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, Spooner, WI x
WCHM Canoe & Wooden Boat Show Saturday May 25, 2024, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, Spooner, WI More than twenty-five exhibitors are expected to attend the 14th annual Canoe & Wooden Boat Show held at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum at 312 N Front St in Spooner, Wisconsin. There will also be museum tours and open house in the museum exhibit hall, ongoing activities and demonstrations in the canoe workshop, a silent auction of canoes and related items, and live music from Blu Kanu and others, along with food and beverage in the beer garden. The public is invited to this free event. For more information write to info@wisconsincanoe heritagemuseum.org or call 715-635-2479. |
Past Events
WCHM & Round Man present the 2023 Canoe & Brew
Sunday Sept 24, 2023, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Round Man Brewing, Spooner WI Limited space, reservations required, $25/reservation. Inquire at info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org or 715-635-2479 x
The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, in conjunction with Round Man Brewing, invites you to join us for our annual end-of-the-season celebration.
The 4th annual “Canoe & Brew” will be from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday September 24, 2023, at Round Man Brewing in downtown Spooner, Wisconsin (234 Walnut St).
Attendance is limited and reservations are required. Reservations are $25 per person. All proceeds benefit WCHM. Reservations can be made at info@WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org or 715-635-2479. |
Wild Rice Push Pole & Knocking Stick Workshop
March 28 - March 30, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm daily Program Fee: $50/pair of knocking sticks & push pole Location: Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner, WI Instructor: Gary Dunsmoor x
Wild Rice Push Pole & Knocking Stick Workshop
March 28 - March 30 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, daily Program Fee: $50/pair of knocking sticks & push pole Location: Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner, WI Instructor: Gary Dunsmoor Interested in making your own tools for wild ricing? The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum and Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary are teaming up to sponsor a Wild Rice Push Pole & Knocking Stick Workshop on March 28-30, 2023. From 6-9 pm daily in this three-evening class, you will make a tamarack and maple push pole and a set of white cedar knocking sticks to use for wild ricing using traditional hand tools and techniques. Tools and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own hand tools (such as: a draw knife, wood plane, and wood rasp) and personal protective equipment (safety glasses and gloves). You may work individually or bring a partner for the same price. Registration required by March 27; Limit: 8 individuals or couples (If you sign up as a couple, you only need to register and pay for one of the two people). To register go to https://hunthill.org/event/wild-rice-push-pole-knocking-stick-workshop or call Hunt Hill at 715-635-6543. |