Ken Whitehorse adds the finishing touches to a display honoring the Whitehorse family’s legacy in iceboat and auto racing, featuring historic trophies and family photos.
Skeeter sailor Ken Whitehorse recently participated in an early-stage gathering hosted by Wisconsin Public Television for their upcoming documentary, Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Madison. The two-hour program will explore Madison’s history, focusing on Teejop — the Ho-Chunk name for this region, meaning “Four Lakes.”
WPT is working closely with members of the Ho-Chunk Nation to ensure their stories and perspectives are central to the project. WPT invited Ho-Chunk community members to share their memories of Madison during the event. Ken curated a presentation on the Whitehorse family’s deep involvement in iceboat and auto racing. He displayed several historic trophies — including the Ice Yacht Challenge Pennant, won by AJ Whitehorse in the 1980s — and noted, “Whitehorse names are all over these trophies.” It was a reminder of the family’s long-standing presence in Madison’s sporting culture. We were also blessed by the presence of Ken’s father, Walter Whitehorse — a longtime 4LIYC Skeeter sailor — who recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
A few days earlier, I also spoke with the producer about Madison’s iceboating history and shared memories of my late husband, Harry Whitehorse, whose legacy as an artist and iceboater continues to shape how we remember this place.
