Lecture Series

Each summer the Society provides a Summer History Series at the Olson Memorial Library.  Both ERHS speakers and guest speakers present topics on local and state history. Admission is free and reservations are not required.

2024 Lectures

The 2024 Summer History Series returns to the Olson Memorial Library.  A wide range of topics are scheduled featuring both local speakers and visiting experts and authors.

All presentations are free to the public and do not require advance registration.  Join the Historical Society and learn more about Wisconsin past and present.

All lectures are at the Olson Memorial Library and start at 1pm.

June 12th - Wisconsin Food Heritage Lecture at Olson Library at 1:00pm- Presented by Karen Sailer

June 26th -  “The Children of E.R.’s Pioneers and how they entertained themselves” Lecture at Olson Library at 1:00pm- Presented by Susie Wilkinson

July 10th -  Eagle River’s Early Photographers Lecture at Olson Library at 1:00pm- Presented by Vito Bortolotti

July 17th - Golfing in Eagle River & Lake Forest Lecture at Olson Library at 1:00pm- Presented by Dru Stratman

August 14th -  Lecture at Olson Library at 1:00pm- Details Yet to be established.