“The Wicked Mr. Probert”: Bob Mackreth

Feb 11 – Part of the 14th Annual Tony Woiak Winter History Festival

Early Washburn Mayor A.C. Probert was a genuine scoundrel, a con man so smooth that he left a cross-country trail of hoodwinked investors and broken hearts from Wisconsin to California. Join Bob Mackreth to hear the tale of this consummate villain, his crimes, his narrow escapes, and much more, including new information from Bob’s recent research.

The purpose of the History Festival is to provide educational and entertaining programs about Washburn area history. Programs are scheduled four times in the winter and four times in the summer.

This is a collaborative program with the Washburn Area Historical Society. Pases and Seasons Passes available at the door.