Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!
2008 Calendar
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MCHS Annual Meeting and Banquet Discover the state of the Society, enjoy the company of other MCHS members, and help congratulate our Historic Preservation Award winners. Thursday, January 17th 2008 5:30 cocktail hour, 6:30 dinner with program to follow Fox Hills Resort and Conference Center, Mishicot |
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Victorian Tea and Fashion Show Enjoy tea and desserts while costumed interpreters share the fashions and music of the Victorian Era. Call (920) 684-4445 to register. Saturday, February 16th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $7 members, $10 non-members, Pre-registration required |
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Stories from the Land with Jerry Apps Author and historian Jerry Apps will share stories of the days before electricity, party line phones, and early radio as well as excerpts from his new novel "In a Pickle: A Family Farm Story" Thursday, March 6th, 7:00 pm Manitowoc County Heritage Center $5 adults, $4 children, $12 families, members half price |
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Show-Me Saturday's:
Honeybees and Beekeeping Along with presenter, Markie Pendleton, discover the amazing honeybee and how they are managed by beekeepers to produce honey and wax. Explore the history, equipment, and techniques of beekeeping. Saturday, April 19th, 1:00 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. Open every daily May 1st - October 24th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $6 per person, $4 for children, $15 for families, MCHS members receive free daily admission |
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Show-Me Saturday's:
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, May 10th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $30 members, $40 non-members, Pre-registration required |
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Old Fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social Enjoy the Memorial Day parade from the beautiful Heritage Center grounds and stop in for amazing homemade pies, ice cream and refreshments, all while benefiting MCHS. Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Heritage Center Purchase homemade pies, ice cream and refreshments to benefit MCHS |
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Show-Me Saturday's: 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, June 14th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $20 members, $30 non-members |
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Summer Barn Dance featuring the Redbirds
and Caller Tim Jenkins Enjoy live fiddle and banjo tunes while learning traditional square, round and contra dances. An experienced caller will teach all dances and no experience is necessary. The family-friendly dance will be held in the beautiful 1890's Nennig Dance Pavilion with refreshments available in the Town Hall. A great time is guaranteed! Saturday, June 28th, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price |
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German Fest Sponsored by Bank First National 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 12th, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price  |
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Fall Harvest Festival and Barn Dance Enjoy live music, fresh foods, craft demonstrations, wagon rides, and an evening barn dance featuring the Twin Hill String Band and callers Bob and Pat Kelm from 5:00 - 8:00 Saturday, September 27th, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price |
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MCHS
Local History Series Songs of Lake Michigan with Lee Murdock Lee Murdock has discovered a boundless body of music and stories from the Great Lakes. Murdock has released 12 acclaimed CDs of folk and maritime music. He combines ragtime, Irish, blues, and folk styles with his flair for storytelling in songs. Thursday, October 23rd, 7:00 pm Heritage Center Admission TBA |
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Pinecrest Historical Village Closes for
Season October 24th |
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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 13th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday, December 14th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Pinecrest Historical Village $6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price |
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