Explore Your Local History With the
Manitowoc County Historical Society in 2010

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
 


 

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
 


 

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 10th, Noon - 8:00 pm
Pinecrest Historical Village
$6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price                  

 

 

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
 


 

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
 


 

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
 


 

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
 

Fall Harvest Festival and Barn Dance           
Sponsored by Associated Bank

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.

Saturday, September 25th, Noon - 8:00 pm
Pinecrest Historical Village
$6 adults, $4 children, $15 families, members half price

 

 

 

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
        
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.  Sponsored by B.S. Metallurgy: Because metallurgy is basic and simple!
Saturday, October 9th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pinecrest Historical Village$30 members, $40 non-members, Pre-registration required

 


 

Pinecrest Historical Village Closes for Season
October 24th
 

 


 

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
 


 

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
 
 


 

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
 

For More information on programming, please call the Manitowoc County Historical Society at (920) 684 – 4445

 

 

 

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