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"Words to Live By" Exhibit at the Heritage
Center A unique oral history exhibit featuring the stories, lessons and "words to live by" of 21 Manitowoc County residents, representing each of our 18 townships. Hear the lessons of their lives in their own words. Exhibit open December 3rd, 2009 - April 2010 Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, members half price |
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Show-Me Saturday's: Wonders of Winter Join us this year on the first Saturday of each month for a fascinating and interactive local history program. Explore the winter season with a ride on a Sno-Coaster and see pictures of a storm so big you could go sledding off your roof! Saturday, February 6th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Victorian Tea Enjoy an afternoon of tea and desserts while enjoying exhibits and a live program on Victorian style and music. Saturday, February 13th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $7 members, $10 non-members, Reservations Required |
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Show-Me Saturday's: Women's Day Discover what it was like to be a woman in Manitowoc County and meet those who have made history through the decades. Saturday, March 6th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Show-Me Saturday's: On the Air, Early Radio in Manitowoc County Make your own radio recording and explore the early days of radio in Manitowoc County. Pictured is a WOMT radio interview with Nat King Cole. Saturday, April 3rd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Show-Me Saturday's: A Local Look at the
Vietnam War Experience the Vietnam War through photographs, artifacts and stories of Manitowoc County veterans. Saturday, May 1st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Pinecrest Historical Village Opens for
the Season! Discover the past by visiting nearly 30 historical buildings brought to life through our all new digital audio tour. Saturday, May 1st through October 24th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Located 3 miles west of I-43 on County Highway JJ $7 adults, $5 children, $18 families, $6 Seniors, Members Half Price |
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Share the Past Bus Tour of Manitowoc County
Join us for guided tours of some of Manitowoc County's historical treasures that can only be found off the beaten path. Saturday, May 8th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Begins and Ends at the Manitowoc County Heritage Center $30 members, $35 non-members |
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Old Fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social Held along the route of Manitowoc's Memorial Day Parade, we are serving up delicious Cedar Crest Ice Cream and Homemade Pies to raise funds for local history preservation. Monday, May 31st, 9:00 am - Noon Manitowoc County Heritage Center |
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Show-Me Saturday's: Team Up! A History of
Local Sports
Talk to local sports figures and discover the history of our teams, programs and athletes through photos and artifacts. Saturday, June 5th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Join us for a delicious breakfast of locally produced foods along with live music, special activities and a silent auction of locally produced crafts. Saturday, June 26th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am Pinecrest Historical Village $10 adults, $6 children age 5-17 |
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Show-Me Saturday's: A Day with the Billy
Schultz Circus Relive the magic of the Billy Schultz Indoor Circus with past participants, photos and demonstrations. Saturday, July 3rd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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German Fest Celebrate Manitowoc County's German Heritage with music by Die Tiroler Musikanten, German food and beer, craft demonstrations, family activities and an evening dance with the Jerry Schneider Band Saturday, July 10th, Noon - 8:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price |
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Show-Me Saturday's: Here Comes the Bride,
100 Years of Weddings Capture the joy of weddings over the years with bridal fashions, traditions and photos. Saturday, August 7th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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The Civil War Remembered Relive the Civil War at Pinecrest Historical Village through education programs, battle reenactments, civilian demonstrators, music, sutlers and much more! Saturday, August 21st and Sunday August 22nd Pinecrest Historical Village |
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Show-Me Saturday's: Shake, Rattle and Roll,
The Fabulous '50's Remember the sights and sounds of the 1950's through fashions, cars, toys, photographs and interviews. Saturday, September 4th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Wood Stove Cooking
Workshop Make a connection with the past by discovering the art of cooking on a woodstove. Workshop participants will prepare and cook a lunch using the oven and stovetop of our historic stoves. Saturday, September 11th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $20 members, $30 non-members |
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Fall Harvest Festival and Barn Dance
Sponsored by Associated Bank
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Show-Me Saturday's: Antiques and Ancestors Make history come to life by digging into your family's past and understanding the use and history of your antiques. Saturday, October 2nd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Blacksmithing Workshop Registration is limited, so call or e-mail to sign up today and learn the basic techniques of blacksmithing. Workshop participants will create their own project to take home. Saturday, October 9th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $30 members, $40 non-members, Pre-registration required |
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Pinecrest Historical Village Closes for
Season October 24th |
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Show-Me Saturday's: Hot off the Press, A
History of Printing and Newspapers See Manitowoc's first newspaper, learn to set wood type and create your own newspaper project. Saturday, November 6th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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Show-Me Saturday's: Toys and Games from the
Past Get your imagination ready for a day of Lincoln Logs, steam powered toys and trains and even vintage video games Saturday, December 4th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, Members Half Price |
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A Holiday in History Celebrate the holiday traditions of the past with sleigh rides, live holiday music, beautiful decorations, and family activities in our stove heated buildings Saturday, December 11th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday, December 12th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price |
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Take a break from the fall harvest and enjoy
a day of discovery and an evening
barn dance. Enjoy great food, family
activities, historic craft demonstrations,
and live music. Join us in the
beautiful Nennig Dance Pavilion from 5:00 pm
to 8:00 pm for a barn dance featuring the Twin Hill String
Band and callers Bob and Pat Kelm.
