Stonefield Historic Site

10/20/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former site director, Allen Schroder. Allen, affectionally known as the Mayor of Stonefield, Allen was the director for Stonefield, Pendarvis and First Capitol from 1995 until his retirement in October of 2016. He was a proud Navy veteran, storyteller, family man and friend. Our condolences to his family.

Allen Leo Schroeder, 80, of Mineral Point passed on to our Lord’s promise on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1946, in Carroll, Iowa, to Elmer and Evelyn (Popp) Schroeder.

10/17/2026

Today is the day! Reminder: no dogs, no carry-ins, $5 cash and tasty grilled burgers and hot dogs available for your munchy needs! See you all soon!

10/16/2026

The weather looks perfect for Safe & Spooky Halloween tomorrow!

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

On Tuesday, September 22, Wisconsin Historical Society staff from Southwest Sites, Division of Business Services and Collections gathered at Stonefield for a staff meeting, potluck lunch and tree planting. The tree was planted to honor our colleague, Alex Gofus, who passed away at this time last year. Board members from the Friends of Stonefield & Nelson Dewey State Park and staff from the WIDNR joined us for the luncheon. It was a beautiful day to gather together to honor Alex and discuss all of the great things that have been happening at the site and to finalize plans for Safe & Spooky.

08/28/2026

Make sure to join us tomorrow for our Toast to Governor Nelson Dewey event, 10am until 4pm.

08/27/2026

Ten things to do in the Village at Stonefield during our Toast to Governor Nelson Dewey Day this Saturday, August 29:

1. Hear the clang of the hammer at the Blacksmith Shop.
2. Listen to famous musician Larry Busch playing in the Gazebo.
3. Eat a tasty pulled pork sandwich in the Confectionary!
4. Watch the print press in action at the Gazette Newspaper.
5. Challenge your family with the Village Venture scavenger hunt.
6. View fiber spinning as you stroll the boardwalk.
7. Cool down with an ice cream treat from D’Lish Ice Cream.
8. Stop into all 30 shops and factories.
9. Take a selfie at the School House.
10. Make a toast to Gov. Dewey in the Saloon.

Tours of the Dewey Home Site will take place at Noon, 2pm and 4pm. Special guest lectures at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Self-guided tours of the State Agricultural Museum and Progressive Farmhouse available from 10am until 4pm.

08/25/2026

Join us Saturday for a full line up of excellent guest speakers at our Toast to Governor Nelson Dewey Day! At 11am, we welcome former UW Platteville Archivist, James Hibbard speaking on the Dewey’s formation of his estate he named Stonefield! At 1pm join us for Tracey Lee Roberts, Historian and Museum Specialist and Senior Lecturer Emerita- Dept of History University of Wisconsin- Platteville for her talk on territory to statehood. Lastly, at 3pm, Eric Carson, Quaternary Geologist & Professor / Department Chair Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey Department Division of Extension University of Wisconsin-Madison presenting on the geological history of the Upper Mississippi River and Lower Wisconsin River. We look forward to a day of history in historic Cassville. The presentations will take place in the historic Dewey Barn. Talks and guided tours of the Dewey Homesite are included with general admission. For questions, please call Stonefield at 608-725-5210.

08/18/2026

Join us on August 29th as we toast to Wisconsin's first governor! For the price of a General Admission ticket, hear several talks about the Badger State's beginnings, tour the Governor's homestead, and enjoy the wonders of Stonefield Village! Tickets are available now!

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07/14/2026

Join us this, Friday, July 17, for our Behind the Scenes tour! This 2 hour tour takes visitors through rooms and buildings usually off limits to visitors. This tour will focus on Bob and Edgar’s private life at Pendarvis from 1935-1970 and how they were able to make a small Cornish cottage into a nationally renowned restaurant.

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