New Year, New Executive Director

Photo Credit: Andrea Paulseth.

The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM) in Spooner, Wisconsin, has announced the hiring of a new Executive Director. Alexis Linder, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has accepted the position which started January 1. The museum organization is optimistic with the new Director’s enthusiasm to work towards serving the Board and members to grow with the museum and the Spooner area. “I am so excited to start working with the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum,” says, the new Executive Director, “I’m looking forward to serving the organization, sharing my passion of history with the members, and using my skills and knowledge towards the museum and guests.”
 
A recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire for her Master’s in public history, Linder is also an alumni from the University of Minnesota – Duluth for a Bachelor’s in history and a Certificate in museum studies. During her education, she has worked for several historic sites and museums such as the St. Louis Historical Society, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, WI. Linder says she looks forward to bringing her love for the outdoors and passion for history together within her new position at the museum.
 
The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum is located at 312 Front St in Spooner, Wisconsin. It was incorporated as a non-profit in 2008. This volunteer led organization is devoted to the preservation and interpretation of the cultural heritage of canoes and canoeing in North America. The exhibit hall opened to the public in 2010 and is a seasonal operation. Typical open times are 10AM to 4PM Wednesday through Saturdays and Sundays 11AM to 3PM between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, and also weekends in September. Other days and times can be arranged by appointment.
 
In addition to the exhibit hall, the WCHM has a 2,500 square foot canoe shop designed to celebrate the rich legacy of canoe craft while inspiring and educating a new generation of builders. An annual event, Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day, is produced by the WCHM on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and includes a canoe and wooden boat show, museum tours and open house in the museum exhibit hall, the unveiling of a new annual display, ongoing activities in the canoe workshop, and food and beverage in the beer garden. For more information about the WCHM email [email protected] or visit www.WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org.

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