Eau Claire’s history is a rich tapestry of tragedy, mystery, and everything in between.

• Time after time, a round-faced man with a bristly mustache appeared among loggers in late 19th century photos, but who was this man?
• In 1903, residents were left stumped when a mysterious dead body arrived by train from Chicago.
• Thirty years later, Hollywood came to Eau Claire with a world premiere of Out All Night, a comedy.
• Facing a labor shortage during WW2, the city welcomed German POWs and often worked side by side with them in pea fields.

To learn more about these stories and many others, join co-authors Jodi Kiffmeyer and Diana Peterson at the Chippewa Valley Museum for a book release party to discuss Eau Claire’s rich history.