
What is a History Harvest?
A history harvest brings community members together to share their own personal and family histories through photos and objects to help us celebrate and preserve our local history. The first Spooner History Harvest was hosted on December 3rd, 2022 and we are planning another for April 2023.
Clay Sculpture/Vase
Click the photo to hear about Angie’s heirloom sculpture made by her grandmother.
Arrowheads
Click the photo to learn about the arrowheads that Laura found in Washburn County.
Scarf from India
Click the photo to listen to Chris share the story behind this gorgeous scarf she received as a gift while she was living abroad.
Trego Mercantile Bells
Click to hear Laura share about why the Trego Mercantile doorbells are an object she treasures.
Metal Ball
Click to hear about this mysterious metal ball that Laura found in Washburn County. Can you help us identify this object?
Fossils
Click to hear from Laura share about some of the fossils that she found in the Great Lakes Region.
Star Ornament
Click the photo to hear Nicki’s story behind this star ornament that was made out of her grandmother’s baby quilt.
Beard Competition News Article
Click to hear Emily share about her grandfather who competed in the controversial 1965 Chippewa County Beard Competition.
Interested in Joining Us for the next History Harvest?
We are always looking for folks interested in history, photography, or sharing their objects and stories!
You can contact Emily at emily.riewestahl@wisconsinhumanities.org to get involved!
We are all history in the making…

Spooner Memorial Library
421 High Street
Spooner, WI 54801
Phone: 715.635.2792
Fax: 715.635.2147