Tomahawk Area Listings
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Education
Tomahawk offers two excellent educational opportunities for our young people: The Tomahawk School District and St. Mary’s Catholic School. Tomahawk Elementary School students test above or well above average in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Tomahawk High School’s graduation rate and college readiness are also well above the state average. Kids are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities like Dance Team, Drama Club, Fine Arts Club, Forensics, and more. Our student athletes, the Tomahawk Hatchets, have a tradition of excellence. Many Hatchets have earned State Championships, and several have taken their game to the collegiate level.
The Tomahawk Public Library is open Monday through Saturday, with ongoing programs and events for learners of all ages. The Library offers a variety of resources like meeting spaces, internet access, printer, copier, news archives, and more. Plus, kids love spending time playing educational games in the Children’s NOOKs. There’s always something happening at the library!
Recreation
Outdoor activities is where Tomahawk really shines! You can get outside and have something to do all year long. There are endless outdoor activities that will have you feeling invigorated in every season. You can hike or ride some of the most amazing, well-groomed snowmobile trails available! Join the Knight Owls Snowmobile Club, Northern Trails Unlimited, and Northwoods Passage Snowmobile Club for some winter action! Whether you’re ATVing, snowmobiling, biking, hiking, or cross-country skiing, the area has endless trails to enjoy.
When the ice melts and the sparkling water shines in the sun head to the lake and watch some of the most exciting water skiing available anywhere. The Kwahamots put on a show every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They’ve been doing their thing for 60 years and they have moves that will keeping you coming back for more.
Music on the River is Tomahawk’s free summer concert series, taking place at Veteran’s Memorial Park along the Wisconsin River. Weekly concerts are held Wednesday evenings, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Concert attendees are invited to come by car or boat and bring lawn chairs, picnic suppers, coolers, family, neighbors and friends. If it’s raining, the music moves to SARA Park’s indoor arena.
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History
Tomahawk started as a fur trading community in 1837 and later became a logging community. The town was officially incorporated in 1891 and experienced rapid growth. Soon, three railroads would be established for transportation and shipping; many sawmills were opened; and a three-story hotel was opened. Some of the events since that time include:
