Tag: Wisconsin History
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Saturday Stroll Through History: A Docent-Led Tour of Heritage Park
Step into the past with Saturday Stroll Through History, a guided walking tour of Heritage Park at 10:30 AM. The tour begins at the General Store, where your docent will introduce you to the parkβs rich history before leading you through 11 historic buildings including a one-room schoolhouse, railroad depot, barn, and more, each offering…
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πΊπΈ America’s 250th Family Celebration
Celebrate Americaβs Independence Day by stepping back in time and discovering the stories, people, and defining moments that shaped our nation.Β This is more than a celebration, itβs a chance to connect with the past and reflect on the journey that brought us here. Enjoy live music by the AVB Community Band beginning at 5:00 p.m.…
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WI Killers: The Dark Legacy of Dahmer & Gein
Join us for a captivating lecture with Michelle Gibbons, acclaimed historical presenter. She will be specifically focusing on Jeffrey Dahmer, and Ed Gein, two notorious killers from Wisconsin. Tell your true crime friends!
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β Submarine Sleepover for Grown-Ups
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum offers a few nights a year where individual guests can experience our Overnight Program to explore and learn about USS COBIA and Wisconsinβs maritime history! Participants spend the night aboard USS COBIA and learn about diving procedures, firing torpedoes, and aiming deck guns. In the morning, check out the Museum galleries…
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Waupaca Historical Society
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Step back in time and explore Waupaca’s history with a visit to the Waupaca Historical Society! The Waupaca Railroad Depot is open Saturday and Sunday from 12:00β5:00 p.m. Stop in to see the historic Depot and enjoy the model train display. The Hutchinson House Museum is open…
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Civil War Reenactment
Civil War Reenactment this weekend at the New London Heritage Historical Village. There are other demonstrations all day long and you can visit with the participants and take the scavenger hunt. There is food being served by the Legion.
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π Stagecoach Saturdays
Photo courtesy: That Wisconsin Couple Select Saturdays | 9:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 11 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 3 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:30 PM ππ―πΌππ ππ΅π² πππ²π»π Gather your family and travel back in time to experience a relaxing, peaceful stagecoach journey through the rolling landscape of the Kettle Moraine. Board…
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History Walk
Hear interesting stories of Plover residents of the past! Children age 5 and up are invited to participate in a parade (within the cemetery) lead by a horse drawn carriage. Live Performance by residents in period costumes, live music (band), and parade. There will also be free cupcakes and a bake sale! FREE and Open…
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Summer Reading Program: Shipwreck Detectives
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum helps us unearth some underwater mysteries from the Great Lakes. This is an all ages program and registration is NOT required.
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Waupaca’s Lost Indigenous Mounds
Zachary Bishop will present, “Waupaca’s Lost Indigenous Mounds,” focusing on our area’s indigenous history and once numerous effigy mounds around the Chain O’Lakes.