"What we thought at first was an isolated discovery in Lake Mendota has evolved into a significant archaeological site with much to tell us about the people who lived and thrived in this area over ...

How did Old Town even begin ... We were manufacturing a lot of boats and our product line changed from just wood canvas canoes to dinghies, sailboats, and actual motor boats—both pleasure ...

Maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen discovered this 1,200-year-old dugout canoe in Lake Mendota ... like net sinkers and an adz, a wood-cutting implement similar to an ax.

It was once the fastest canoe in our village. It was built by my father and two of his brothers.” Grandpa proudly continues, “All the sons of my grandfather were known as great wood carvers." "You ...