Pinecrest Historical Village

Thursday, June 6, 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. […]

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explore the Great War and its effect on Manitowoc County. Manitowoc County, with a population of 45,000, sent more than 2,300 of her sons to World War I. Company H Manitowoc's unit in the Old Wisconsin National […]

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explore the Great War and its effect on Manitowoc County. Manitowoc County, with a population of 45,000, sent more than 2,300 of her sons to World War I. Company H Manitowoc's unit in the Old Wisconsin National […]

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:00 AM  2:00 PM Pinecrest Historical Village Explore the changes the American Fur Trade brought to the shores of Lake Michigan and it’s people here in the Manitowoc area. Students will be able to explore trade goods, furs, fire starting, and much more. Note: In order to give students hands-on experiences, we suggest […]

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM  4:00 PM Join the 41st Virginia and Wyatt’s Battery , Confederate Infantry and Artillery living history units, as they prepare and train. 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 […]

Pinecrest Historical Village Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card to tour the museum at no cost. A variety of make-and-take activities will be available for youth inside our Shadyside School.

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pinecrest Historical Village Guests will make pretzels and bake them. While the pretzels are baking, the mustards can be made. Ages 12+ (children under 16 must register with an adult). Check in at the McAllister House Welcome Center by 8:45 a.m. Please note that class size […]

Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:00 AM  10:00 AM Manitowoc County Historical Society (Pinecrest Village) Guests will discover the variety of quality foods produced in Manitowoc County and celebrate our strong agricultural heritage.  Funds raised at the event will help the Manitowoc County Historical Society in their efforts to preserve and promote local history through a wide variety […]

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:00 AM  4:00 PM The Manitowoc County Historical Society is proud to offer programming for scouts to earn badges, petals, loops, and patches. The programing for scouts typically fulfills a badge requirement, but additional activities outside of the program may be required. Museum admission is included in the price of the program. Each […]

Pinecrest Historical Village Gather at the Sorenson House table for a delightful, simple, historic supper. Enjoy the sites, sounds, and smells of a kitchen from days gone by. Mrs. Sorenson and her helpers will be glad to have you at their table. There is nothing they like better than a houseful of merriment. At the […]

Saturday April 6th from 9am - 5pm Sunday, April 7th from 9am - 2pm Join one of these weekend workshops to create and take home a project from one of our workshop options. Spend the weekend immersed in history and take a bit of 19th century life and learning with you when you go! Supplies […]

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6:00 PM  8:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc It’s all about beer and tavern games at the Pinecrest Village saloon! You’ll have the chance to sample great beers from the turn of the century and a variety of other beverages while learning or renewing your acquaintance with old-fashioned tavern […]

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 3:00 PM -  6:00 PM Pinecrest Historical Village Hand work a lovely pair of mittens like it is the 1890s. Explore hand sewing and needle work as we piece together a wonderful pair of late 19th century patterned mittens with a 21st century twist. This project used upcycled wool material. Check in at […]

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 10:00 AM -  2:00 PM Pinecrest Historical Village Celebrate Laura Ingalls birthday with this wintery program. Visit some favorite childhood characters and explore their lives in winter. Do chores with Almanzo, grind wheat into flour like it is the long winter, put on a theatrical like the March girls, and more! Note: In […]

Friday, January 26, 2024, 10:00 AM  4:00 PM Pinecrest Village Learn the art of hand sewing! Make this basic 19th century style sewing kit called a “housewife.” The housewife uses a variety of basic stitches including the running stitch, whip stitch, and running backstitch. Please bring any beverages that you would like as well as a lunch […]

Thursday, December 14, 2023, 10:00 AM  2:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI Explore different ethnic holiday traditions with symbols, hands-on traditions, and customs. Note: In order to give students hands-on experiences, we suggest families rotate in small groups. Thus the maximum capacity of this program is about 100 students. The ideal age […]

Friday, 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 […]

Friday, October 20, 2023 5:00 PM  8:00 PM Campfires and candlelight provide illumination for this outdoor evening walking tour of the Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Pinecrest Village. Guests will eavesdrop as Pinecrest Village residents go about their evening and invite you to take part in preparing food, finishing business for the day, and enjoying the evening […]

Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI Gather at the Sorenson House table for a delightful, simple, historic supper. Enjoy the sites, sounds, and smells of a kitchen from days gone by. Mrs. Sorenson and her helpers will be glad to have you at their table. […]

Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:00 PM  4:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society924 Pinecrest RoadManitowoc, WI, 54220 (map) Guests will enjoy an evening of 1890s-style family fun, with a retelling of legendary Halloween stories and Victorian-era entertainment while trick-or-treat among the historic structures of Pinecrest Village. General admission: $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youth 4-17, […]

Friday, October 13, 2023, 5:30 PM  6:30 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI  Paranormal Investigators, SOS Investigated, spent time at the Manitowoc County Historical Society to capture activity in some of the museum’s historic structures. Often times when an event is held at the museum, the question of ghosts or spirits comes up. […]

Sunday, September 24, 2023, 11:00 AM  3:00 PM On Sunday, September 24, any youth (18 or under) Scout (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.) who comes to Civil War Remembered in his or her uniform will be given free admission. All you need to do is greet our admissions staff at the McAllister House Welcome Center […]

Saturday, September 3 2023 from 2 to 8 pm Sunday, September 4 2023 from 11 am to 3 pm Although it has been over 150 years since our country has fought in the Civil War, the diaries, stories, and lessons still remain. Pinecrest Village is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet […]

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI, 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 […]

Friday, September 22, 2023, 9:30 AM  2:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI Discover 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 […]

Thursday, September 14, 2023, 10:00 AM  2:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc Connect students to history and science through this fun, interactive program. As they rotate through stations, students find out about Wisconsin history related to science, technology, engineering, art and math. At each station they will work on challenges during which they […]

Sunday, September 10, 2023, 10:00 AM  4:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI, 54220United States Arrive at the McAllister House Welcome Center on Sunday, September 10, 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 […]

Saturday, September 9, 202310:00 AM Sunday, September 10, 20234:00 PM Manitowoc County Historical Society924 Pinecrest RoadManitowoc, WI, 54220 Feel the ground shake with the roar of antique power! 2023 FEATURE: VINTAGE WORK TRUCKS AND FORD TRACTORS Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10; from 10 am to 4 pm Experience the roots of Wisconsin’s agricultural […]

SUNDAY, 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 […]

Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 11 am to 3 pm Spend the day with residents of Pinecrest Village as they celebrate their village fair, circa 1900! From contests to games of chance and more - join in the festivities! As a bonus - the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show is in town to […]

Thursday, August 3, 2023 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 costs of […]