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Author Archives: Karen Grupe

German POWs in Manitowoc County?

By Jeanne Mease   Why were German prisoners of war here?   POWs on European soil would tie up thousands of Allied troops to guard them. Troops were needed to fight the war overseas, not guard POWs. The solution was … Continue reading →

What’s Old is New Again? or Deja Vu?

By Lee Mueller As I write this story, in mid-May 2020, we are about 3-4 months into the Covid-19 outbreak. It’s been quite the eye opening experience for me but not unprecedented in US or Two Rivers history. In the … Continue reading →

The Rocks of Neshotah Park 

 By Holly Engelland   Picnic Hill and Neshotah Park were my playgrounds when growing up on the Eastside. Many adventures of my own invention took place in those settings. One special place was “the rocks” in Neshotah Park. At the … Continue reading →

Native Americans At Two Rivers

By Jeanne Mease My grandmother Bonnie Zuehl would walk the gravel track of Point Beach road a bit beyond where Port Sandy Bay is now located. There were no trees there, and the sand dunes came right up to where … Continue reading →

COVID-19 Notice

The Historic Washington House Museum is open with new hours. The Lester W. Bentley Art Collection is housed in the Lester Public Library.  Please check their website for further information. The Historic Farm museum is open with new hours. Please … Continue reading →

Ice Cream Sundae Stamp

The Washington House Museum was selected by the US Postal Service as the site of the First Day Of Sale for its new ice cream-themed stamps. As the historic home of the ice cream sundae, the Washington House became its … Continue reading →

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