Wisconsin author, Dennis McCann will speak at the Douglas County Historical Society's Annual Meeting. McCann, a Wisconsin native, has worked in newspapers for more than 30 years, including the last 23 for the Milwaukee Journal and then the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel after the two papers merged. Author of Dennis McCann Takes You For a Ride: Stories from the Byways of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois, McCann will talk of some of his travels around Wisconsin and his visits to historical societies and museums. This program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. It is made possible through the cooperation of the Academy and the generosity of donors.
DCHS is excited to collaborate with Old Brule Heritage Society and the Gordon-Wascott Historical Society on a photo exhibit of interesting sites in Douglas County. With photos from each society's archives, this exhibit is planned to complement Mr. McCann's talk of traveling to places that are off the beaten path. J.W. Beecroft will have McCann's books available for autographs by the author, a portion of the proceeds of which will be donated to DCHS. This event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
