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History Festival: Tom Blake – Washburn’s Famous Surfer

July 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Black and white photo of a young man in swim trunks standing barefoot in front of several large wooden surfboards, likely taken in the early 20th century.

Hard as it might be to imagine, one of the most important surfers in history came from our little town far from the ocean. Tom Blake, raised here in Washburn, would become not only one of surfing’s greatest champions, but also the sport’s most important pioneer and innovator.

Speaker: Bob Mackreth

Tickets: $5 at the door; $15 4-Lecture Pass
Students – Free

Sponsored by the Washburn Heritage Association and the Washburn Area Museum

128 Harbor View Dr
Washburn, WI 54891 United States
(715) 373-5492
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