Coming in Summer of 2024: Cruise into the History of Lake Mendota
See Madison from a different point of view next summer with Lake Mendota historian Captain Don Sanford, author of On Fourth Lake: A Social History of Lake Mendota. Don will offer two completely different but equally fun narrated cruises on Lake Mendota.
Betty Lou Cruises are two hours long, include appetizers and a cash bar. Cruises depart from the Mariner’s Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53704. Each cruise visits a different portion of the lake.
Madison School Community Recreation (MSCR) pontoon boat cruises are three hours long. Learn all about the lakeshore between Tenney Park and University Bay. Cruises depart from the Tenney Park pier at 1615 Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704.
The “HISTORIC CRUISE” ON THE BETTY LOU CRUISE LINE |
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DATE |
TIME |
WEBSITE |
Saturday, June 7, 2025 |
2:30 PM |
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Saturday, June 21, 2025 |
2:30 PM |
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Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
2:30 PM |
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Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
2:30 PM |
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Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
2:30 PM |
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THE LAKE MENDOTA CELEBRITY CRUISE ON THE MSCR PONTOON BOAT |
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DATE |
TIME |
WEBSITE |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
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Monday, July 7, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
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Monday, August 4, 2025 |
5:00 PM |
Do you need a speaker?
Don is also available for private charters or talks for your club or neighborhood group. Send him an email for more details.