Chetek Fly-In and Boat Rally 2012Greetings from northern Wisconsin: We have set the date for the 2012 Chetek Boat Rally for Sunday, August 5, 2012. The rally will again be held at the Chetek Airport. Once again the Chetek Historical Society will host our part of the event along with the Chetek Airport Fly-In committee. The rally will be held at the Chetek Airport and this year we will feature wood, aluminium and fiberglass boats and canoes manufactured in Wisconsin. Well over 100 boat manufactures built boats in Wisconsin dating back to the late 1800's. Many of these boats have never been seen and few of the early produced boats may not even exist, but we thought it would be a unique event if some were present for the public to view and learn their history. If any of you have a boat motor collection and would like to bring those for viewing that would be appropriated too. We could use the help with promoting this event and would appreciate everyone's help. |
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The Future is brought to you as a Present by the Past.
Chetek Boat ads and article are taken from "The Boathouse" magazine, Volume 23, Number 1, February 2000. Used with permission. |
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The Chetek Area Calhoun Museum, operated by the Chetek Area Historical Society, Inc., is a membership-supported non-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes and interprets the history of the greater Chetek area of northern Wisconsin. In addition to the collection of artifacts from times gone by, which are on display in downtown Chetek, the Museum also hosts a variety of events during the year that serve to entertain and teach people about life in another time. Click here for membership information.
Planned Events for 2011
Show Your (Museum) ColorsChetek Area Calhoun Museum T-shirts and hats are available at the museum and by mail order. Get yours today! The Museum has four focal points:
Chetek has had a number of manufacturing industries in its history. Displays of Chetek's manufacturing past tie in with the four focal points. ResourcesThe Chetek Area Calhoun Museum has many resources that may not be obvious to the casual observer. Our collection of Chetek High School yearbooks may be of interest. We are the official repository of a collection of Chetek Alert newspaper archives. Maps and booklets may not be on display, but are available. Ask for the tour behind the counter, or ask for something special. We may just have it! The Great QuestionThat great question, "Where did Chetek get its name?" There is no simple answer, but you can read more about it here. and more. . .Other web sites give more information on present day Chetek. Or visit the present day City of Chetek government web site here. The Museum is located at 120 Knapp Street in Chetek, and is open 1PM - 4:30 PM six days per week from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and may be available by appointment. |
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The Mission of the MuseumTo document, preserve and teach the history of the Chetek area |
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Other Historical SitesTimm Severud, local historian, has collected dozens of fascinating stories of the Check out our other links to other historical sites in and around the Chetek, Wisconsin area. |
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CreditsPictures on this web site have been generously donated by |
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