Wisconsin angler discovers one of the largest tugboats in Great Lakes history off Manitowoc

The J.C. Ames was a powerful towing tug built in Manitowoc in 1881. It had a 41-year career. Now, it's the first shipwreck ...
HTR Media

First Manitowoc County Fair was in 1859. It would grow to become the state's 'blue ribbon fair.'

Cotton candy, animal judging, carnival rides and races have been part of the unique history of Manitowoc County Fair since 1859. A fair has been held in many locations throughout the county every year ...
The Indianapolis Star

Enjoy sledding and historic demos at Manitowoc Winter Weekend

MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc County Historical Society is turning back time Jan. 10 with its Winter Weekend, featuring cozy historic demos, sledding, a mending workshop and old-fashioned fun at its ...