Pinecrest Historical Village

Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI, 54220 Experience a meal you’ll never forget! Join our historical cooks as they serve a historic supper in the Sorenson House, located in our Historic Village. Guests will be served a family style meal (prepared by a local restaurant) and enjoy a choice of historically-inspired beverages. Menu […]

Friday, October 11, 2024 6:00 PM and 8:00pm Saturday, October 12, 2024,  6:00pm and 8:00pm8:00 PM Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 Tours at 6 pm and 8 pm each night From authentic 19th-century pioneer ghost stories to modern-day encounters, costumed storytellers share unnerving tales on this Pinecrest Village ghost tour. The one-hour candlelit […]

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:00 PM  - 3:00 PM This class will allow a parent/grandparent to work with a child as they learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting. Everyone will get to make several small, hands-on projects, such as small dinner triangles and hooks, while learning about proper safety in a workshop environment. All […]

Friday, September 27, 2024, 9:30 AM  2:00 PM iscover more about Manitowoc County during the Civil War! Participants learn how the soldiers and citizens of the Union lived during the conflict. Meet Civil War legends, watch cavalry and artillery demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities and tour Pinecrest Village's museum buildings. This program is open to all public, […]

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Students will have the opportunity to make at least 2 of the following decorative projects for the home: dinner triangle, candleholders, hooks, or fire pit poker. It is helpful if you have taken another one of our blacksmithing courses before. Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and […]

Thursday, August 8, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Students will have the opportunity to make one of the following outdoor projects to enjoy: hoof pick, lantern/plant hooks, or fire pit poker. It is helpful if you have taken another one of our blacksmithing courses before.  Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and lots of time […]

Thursday, July 25, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM This class will invite teens to learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting. Everyone will get to make several small, hands-on projects, such as small cuff bracelet, dinner triangle, or hooks. Begin by learning about proper safety in a workshop environment. All costs of materials are included in […]

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM The 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 […]

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 9:00 AM  3:00 PM Ages: 10 through 16 It is time to be an apprentice! Follow alongside our blacksmiths, carpenters, dressmaker, cheese maker, and printer as you learn about these trades and try your hand at making your own projects. Cost: $50. MCHS Members receive a 15% discount on the camp registration fees. […]

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Students will have the opportunity to make at least 2 of the following decorative projects for the home: dinner triangle, candleholders, hooks, or fire pit poker. It is helpful if you have taken another one of our blacksmithing courses before.  Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and […]