Wisconsin POW Camps

Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge invites the public to a “Wisconsin POW Camps” presented by Robert Block on Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 PM. The program will be held at Sons of Norway 317 South Page Street, in Stoughton.

Most people are unaware that Wisconsin had POW (Prisoners of War) camps during WWII and are surprised to learn that there were 39 of them having a total of approximately 20,000 POWs. The presentation tells interesting stories of those who lived in a community that once had a POW camp, those who worked side by side with POWs and those who were once prisoners in a POW camp. You will find this presentation to be informative, educational and entertaining. Bob Block is a resident of Oregon, Wisconsin. Bob retired after working with the Wisconsin Crime Lab in Madison, Wisconsin for 34 years as head of the drug identification unit. Bob has testified in courts of law 500 times as an expert witness. Bob is a member of the Oregon Area Historical Society and has an interest in historic topics.

Refreshments will be served! Everyone is welcome and no reservations needed! Please contact Darlene Arneson at arnesonfamily5@gmail.com or 608-873-7209 for more information.

Mandt Lodge is handicapped accessible with a lift located on the south side of the building. There is parking on the street, public parking lot behind the Stoughton Senior Center, or in the Livsreise parking lot if their building is closed.

We always encourage you to bring donations for the Stoughton Food Pantry! The public is always welcome at Mandt Lodge!