The Rise and Fall of Lake Horicon and Its Steamers
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Sponsored by the Rock River Archaeological Society
Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center Auditorium Wednesday, August 19, 2026 — 7:00 PM N7725 State Road 28, Horicon, WI 53032
Join local historian Carl Reinemann for an illustrated journey through one of Wisconsin’s most remarkable environmental stories. This presentation chronicles the dramatic transformation of Horicon Marsh — from a vast natural wetland to one of the largest man-made inland lakes in the world, and back again to the treasured marsh ecosystem we know today. Along the way, discover the steamboats, the commerce, and the colorful characters who thrived during Lake Horicon’s golden age.
Free and open to the public. The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located at N7725 State Road 28 in Horicon. The presentation begins promptly at 7:00 PM.
Past Presentations
- Dodge County Historical Society, May 2nd 2026 1pm The Rise and Fall of Lake Horicon and Its Steamers
- Horicon Public Library, April 1st, 2026 6 pm Early Horicon History
- University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Feb 7th 2pm GIS Mapping of Native American Trails
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