We’ve launched a YouTube channel for the Ice Boat Foundation. Short films, archival footage, and on-the-ice views of Mary B and our fleet, from quiet winter days to fast rides and restoration work. Some pieces are new. Others have lived on hard drives for years and...
We’re excited to announce a new page on the Ice Boat Foundation website dedicated to the historic Class A stern-steerer Miss Madison. Built in 1927 by William and Carl Bernard, she is the last surviving example of the Madison-style iceboat and a jewel of our...
Mary B fans… If you have time on your hands this Sunday, February 26, 2023, come on over to the Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Rd. in Monona. Gretta Wing-Miller and I will be guests of the East Side History Club. They invited us on the condition that we bring...
Make a plan to show up at the Edgewater Hotel on Lake Mendota this weekend (February 4-5, 2023) for this year’s edition of the Clean Lakes Alliance Frozen Assets festival. In addition to all of the activities, displays and exhibits, you’ll have a rare opportunity to...
Make a plan to show up at the Edgewater Hotel on Lake Mendota this weekend (February 5, 2022) for this year’s edition of the Clean Lakes Alliance Frozen Assets festival. In addition to all of the activities, displays and exhibits, you’ll have a rare opportunity to see...
The Ice Boat Foundation is thrilled to announce that our documentary film, Mary B: Madison’s Legendary Iceboat has been accepted into the Green Bay International Film Festival. Plan a trip to Title Town (Green Bay) on Thursday, February 10, 2022. We’re screening the...
