Lake Mauweehoo History

Lake Mauweehoo History
Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Sherman Library and the Sherman Historical Society at the Sherman Library on July 24th at 7:00pm for an engaging event where authors John Cilio and Ann Price will share the story behind how the book Lake Mauweehoo History – A Timeless Collection of Stories and Photographs became a reality. Explore sample pages that reveal the identity of the Brooklen Colony, the origins of the lake's name, what existed before the lake, the presence of Nazi refugees, water rights, and the evolution of the organizations into the Club. The event will conclude with a book signing featuring both authors to answer questions.

Who would have thought that a serene 31-acre man-made lake in Sherman could hold such a rich tapestry of history and intrigue? Imagine a time almost before automobiles, when adventurous souls from Brooklyn discovered the quaint farming community of Sherman. Inspired by the beauty of the landscape, a visionary group of people banded together in 1906, pooling their resources to construct a dam, and thus, Lake Mauweehoo was born. Come and hear the stories that weave together the dreams and determination of those early romantics, and experience the magic of Lake Mauweehoo through their eyes.

John Cilio and Ann Price, whose grandfather was one of the visionaries from Brooklyn, have gathered stories, vintage photographs, newspaper clippings, and original correspondence documenting the lake's evolution. Ann Price remarked, “While floating on the lake and enjoying its ever-changing ambiance, I often think of its founders, some of whom I knew as a child. These six visionary individuals created a magical environment that is now cherished by so many.” John Cilio added, “The combination of so many wonderful different family collections in one book has allowed us to recreate some of the intrigue and joy experienced at the lake throughout its history.”

Copies of Lake Mauweehoo History- A Timeless Collection of Stories and Photographs will be available to purchase at the event for $45 per book, cash and check payments will be accepted. One hundred percent of the book proceeds support the Sherman Historical Society. This is a free program at the Sherman Library. Register online at shermanlibrary.org/registration-dropdown or contact slprograms@biblio.org.