Manitowoc County Historical Society
Trades Thursdays
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesTrades Thursdays Thursday, June 2nd thru Thursday, September 1st, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Feel the heat of the blacksmith’s forge. Take your turn at a bit and brace at the Carpentry Shop. Smell the products of the leather shop. Take on the job of the printer’s apprentice. You can experience all this and […]
Trades Thursdays
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesTrades Thursdays Thursday, June 2nd thru Thursday, September 1st, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Feel the heat of the blacksmith’s forge. Take your turn at a bit and brace at the Carpentry Shop. Smell the products of the leather shop. Take on the job of the printer’s apprentice. You can experience all this and […]
Mid-Lakes Thresheree
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesFeel the ground shake with the roar of antique power! 2022 FEATURE: IH/FARMALL/MCCORMICK DEERING Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11; from 10 am to 4 pm Experience the roots of Wisconsin’s agricultural past during two action-filled days of antique farming re-creations, hands-on demonstrations, farmhand contests, food, and much more! The Mid-Lakes Thresheree is an […]
Mid-Lakes Thresheree
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesFeel the ground shake with the roar of antique power! 2022 FEATURE: IH/FARMALL/MCCORMICK DEERING Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11; from 10 am to 4 pm Experience the roots of Wisconsin’s agricultural past during two action-filled days of antique farming re-creations, hands-on demonstrations, farmhand contests, food, and much more! The Mid-Lakes Thresheree is an […]
4-H and FFA Sunday
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesArrive at the McAllister House Welcome Center on Sunday, September 11, dressed in your 4-H or FFA uniform, organization jackets, or group t-shirt and receive free admission. Group leaders are also admitted free. You may arrive at any time during the Mid-Lakes Thresheree experience. Check out the full listing of our Threshree activities by clicking […]
Smithsonian Museum Free Day at MCHS
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesMuseum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 24, 2022, for two people. To receive free admission, you […]
Manitowoc County Historical Society Closed For The Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesSUMMER SEASON: MAY 15 TO SEPTEMBER 30 Please arrive by 2 pm to tour the entire museum. No tours will be available after 2 pm.
Local History Mysteries
Lighthouse Inn 1515 Memorial Drive, Two Rivers, WI, United States“That’s weird” is a phrase archivists often encounter when finding stories that are quirky, mysterious, surprising, or rare. In this program museum archivists will share some of the more peculiar stories from Manitowoc County, including an alligator in Clarks Mills, a runaway train, and Al Capone in a car accident in Cato. Join us for […]
All Hallow’s Eve
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesEnjoy an evening of 1890s-style family fun at All Hallows’ Eve, with a retelling of legendary Halloween stories by the bonfire, activities, and strange characters roaming Pinecrest Village. Come revel in Victorian-era entertainment including fortune telling, crafts, games and more! Dress in costume and trick-or-treat among the historic structures of Pinecrest Village. Cost: $10/adults, $7/children […]
Local History Trivia Night
Lighthouse Inn 1515 Memorial Drive, Two Rivers, WI, United StatesHey trivia fans! Test your knowledge on Manitowoc County history trivia with a Hungry for History trivia night! Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head to head with other players as you answer questions about our local history. This trivia and dinner program will be based on 3 rounds of trivia, […]
Museum Store Sunday
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesThe Museum Store at the Manitowoc County Historical Society is thrilled to participate in this signature annual Museum Store Sunday and join museum stores worldwide by offering quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value. MCHS Members to the Historical Society's Museum Store will save 10% on everything in the store. This includes Pinecrest Historical […]
Pinecrest Christmas – Lantern Lit
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesFriday, December 9 from 4 to 7 pm On Friday night, come celebrate the holidays at Pinecrest Village with a lantern-guided evening stroll. Lanterns will guide your path around the historic Pinecrest Village as you venture into homes and businesses as they prepare for the holiday season. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for children […]
Pinecrest Christmas – Daytime
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesSaturday, December 10 from 11 to 3 pm Join us for a day of holiday traditions filled with Christmas cheer! Bundle up for a holiday visit to Pinecrest Village and explore the season's traditions. Help decorate the tree with the Sorenson family and participate in their holiday traditions. Head on over to the Print Shop to […]
Romy Gosz The Polka King
Branch Station 8112 Village Drive, Whitelaw, WI, United StatesThe Manitowoc County Historical Society will hold its first Hungry for History program of the year with a focus on local musician Romy Gosz, who entertained countless audiences decades ago with the Romy Gosz Orchestra. The program will be held on Thursday, February 16 at Branch Station, 8112 Village Drive, Whitelaw. Doors will open at […]
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Historical Society to hold breakfast fundraiser on May 6
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesOn Saturday, May 6, from 8 am to 10 am the Manitowoc County Historical Society will host their 17th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast at the museum, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc. Guests will discover the variety of quality foods produced in Manitowoc County and celebrate our strong agricultural heritage. Funds raised at the event will […]
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manitowoc County Historical Society Open For Spring Season
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesCome and enjoy all that the Manitowoc County Historical Society has to offer. Open every Friday and Saturday in May from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Civil War Muster
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesJoin the 41st Virginia and Wyatt’s Battery , Confederate Infantry and Artillery living history units as they get ready for this season. Spring muster activities include practice firing, military maneuvers, and comradery. Watch these reenactors knock the dust off and come back in September to see them again during Civil War Remembered (September 23 and […]
Blacksmithing Basics
Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesThe class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a decorative “S” hook or a bottle opener to take home. Topics will include safety, tools and equipment, […]
Community Free Day – Sponsored by TDS
Pinecrest Historical Village 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesSUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023 AT 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT Manitowoc County Historical Society ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to the Manitowoc County Historical Society and the historic structures of its recreated Pinecrest Historical Village during TDS Sponsored Community Free Day on Sunday, August 27! *Children must be accompanied by an adult […]
Manitowoc Rapids Historical Walking Tour
Shipbuilders Credit Union 200 N Rapids Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesWednesday, October 4, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:30PN 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Shipbuilders Credit Union 200 N Rapids Rd Manitowoc, WI, Take a 90-minute walking tour of Manitowoc Rapids history, highlighting historic spaces, events, and people. Meet at Shipbuilders Credit Union: 200 N Rapids Rd, Manitowoc. Please park vehicles on the south side of […]
The Chordettes (Hungry for History)
Branch Station 8112 Village Drive, Whitelaw, WI, United StatesThursday, October 19, 2023 - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Who are the Chordettes? Forever to be remembered for their hit song “Mr. Sandman,” The Chordettes are considered one of the most popular close-harmony singing groups of all time. Did you know that the group has a local connection as they were formed in Sheboygan in the […]
Lost & Found: The Search for USS Lagarto (Hungry for History)
Branch Station 8112 Village Drive, Whitelaw, WI, United StatesThursday, November 16, 2023 5:30 PM 7:00 PM USS Lagarto was the 21st submarine built in Manitowoc by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. On its second war patrol, Lagarto was lost during an attack in the Gulf of Thailand. Nearly 60 years to the date, the wreck was discovered. Wisconsin Maritime Museum Submarine Curator, Karen Duvalle will […]
Pinecrest Christmas
Pinecrest Historical Village 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesFriday, December 8 from 4 to 7 pm Saturday, December 9 from 2 to 7 pm Join the residents of Pinecrest Village as they prepare for Christmas! Bundle up for a holiday visit to explore the season's traditions. Come celebrate the holidays at Pinecrest Village with a lantern-guided evening stroll. Lanterns will guide your path around […]
Pinecrest Christmas
Pinecrest Historical Village 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesFriday, December 8 from 4 to 7 pm Saturday, December 9 from 2 to 7 pm Join the residents of Pinecrest Village as they prepare for Christmas! Bundle up for a holiday visit to explore the season's traditions. Come celebrate the holidays at Pinecrest Village with a lantern-guided evening stroll. Lanterns will guide your path around […]
Hungry for History: Manitowoc County’s Lost Treasures
Branch Station 8112 Village Drive, Whitelaw, WI, United StatesThursday, February 29, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Branch Station - 8112 Village Drive in Branch Sponsored by Manitowoc County Historical Society Historic structures can be lost to time. Join the Manitowoc County Historical Society in uncovering some well-known former landmarks such as the Opera House, Carnegie Library, and Post Office in Manitowoc, Turner Hall […]
Local History Trivia Night Fundraiser at Sabbatical Brewing Co.
Sabbatical Brewing 835 S 29th Street, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesHow well do you know our local history? Compete and find out with a local history trivia night on Thursday, March 14 at Sabbatical Brewing Co. The contest consists of three rounds of trivia, with 12 questions in each round. Each round of trivia is focused on a specific local history topic. Space is limited, […]
Hungry for History: JFK Prep Basketball and the Legacy of Mickey Crowe
Branch Station 8112 Village Drive, Whitelaw, WI, United StatesThursday, March 28, 2024, 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Branch Station, 8112 Village Drive, Branch Mickey Crowe was a skinny, 6-foot-5 long-haired sharpshooter who played for his father, Marty, a Hall of Fame coach, at the JFK Prep boarding school located St. Nazianz. By the time Crowe’s prep career concluded in 1975, he was the state’s all-time leading […]
Michigan Avenue (Manitowoc) Walking Tour
Heritage Center 1701 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc, United StatesTuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Heritage Center at 1701 Michigan Avenue. Take a 90-minute walking tour of Manitowoc’s Michigan Avenue neighborhood, highlighting the historic houses lining the avenue and the people who owned and built them. Meet at the corner of Michigan Ave and […]
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