Manitowoc County Historical Society - Museum and Pinecrest Village

Manitowoc County Historical Society - Museum and Pinecrest Village The Manitowoc County Historical Society brings the story of our community to life through hands-on experiences that inspire and educate.
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This 60 acre living history museum includes immigrant homes, trades, and village life at the turn of the 20th century. Nestled in the scenic rolling Ice Age Kettle Moraine countryside of Eastern Wisconsin, the Manitowoc County Historical Society is a museum of living history. Feel the heat from the blacksmith's forge, take part in one-room school lessons, and find your ancestor's name in our archi

ves. This 60-acre interpretive museum of local history features a Welcome Center with local history exhibits and research services and the outdoor Pinecrest Historical Village - a collection of over 25 historic buildings with period furnishings from Manitowoc County's early settlers. Discover Wisconsin's stories of the past with a visit to the Manitowoc County Historical Society!

3 days! Do you have your breakfast tickets? We strongly encourage you to get your tickets in advance to save more time f...
04/29/2026

3 days! Do you have your breakfast tickets? We strongly encourage you to get your tickets in advance to save more time for breakfast and exploring at our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser!

A big thank you to Late's BBQ for their generous support of our Spring Opening and Breakfast!

Find details and get your breakfast tickets online at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/.../opening-weekend

Think camps are just for little kids? Think again! Our summer adult field trip is taking place on Thursday, July 30 from...
04/29/2026

Think camps are just for little kids? Think again!

Our summer adult field trip is taking place on Thursday, July 30 from 6 to 9 pm. This after-hours, adults-only program features all those historic activities remembered from the nostalgic field trips of your youth – from blacksmithing to historic games – plus new experiences and the chance to enjoy a refreshing adult beverage from the Meeme House bar room.

Find details and reserve your spot at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/adult-field-trip

Only 4 days until our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser! ✅Cute farm animals...
04/28/2026

Only 4 days until our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser!

✅Cute farm animals
✅Costumed interpreters sharing history
✅All you can eat breakfast

A big thank you to Natural Ovens Bakery for their generous support of our Spring Opening and Breakfast! Natural Ovens Bakery has been a supporter of our breakfast since the beginning and we are grateful for their continued partnership in this annual fundraiser.

Find details and get your breakfast tickets online at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/opening-weekend

We’re on a mission with our Corporate Partners to connect with our community. Through corporate giving, these business l...
04/28/2026

We’re on a mission with our Corporate Partners to connect with our community. Through corporate giving, these business leaders join our museum on this important mission while connecting back to generations of families.

Corporate support plays a vital role in allowing MCHS to offer engaging experiences, bring history to life, and share our stories. Thank you to our incredible corporate partners - you make our mission and programs possible!

ACE Building Service
Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
Associated Bank
Bank First
Bitter Neumann
Carron Net Company, Inc.
Community First Credit Union
Country Visions Cooperative
CP Feeds
Dramm
Felician Village
Fox Communities Credit Union
Fricke Printing Service
Hawkins Ash CPAs
Henning's Wisconsin Cheese
Jim Reif Builders
Nelson Business Development
NextEra Energy Resources
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union
Skana Aluminum Company
WOMT Radio

AND remember: employees of our corporate partners receive free admission on Saturday, May 2, as part of our Corporate Partner Employee Day. Find details at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/partner-free-day

Get your walking shoes ready! We have a great line up of our historic walking tours this year, and the first one is comi...
04/27/2026

Get your walking shoes ready! We have a great line up of our historic walking tours this year, and the first one is coming up on May 19. Our tours typically sell out, so don't delay and get your tickets today!

Evergreen Cemetery Notables - May 19
Calvary Cemetery Notables - June 17
Village of Whitelaw - September 22
Two Rivers Cemetery Notables - October 7

Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/walking-tours

The countdown is on! Just 5 days until our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraise...
04/27/2026

The countdown is on! Just 5 days until our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser!

A big thank you to Pine River Dairy for their generous support of our Spring Opening and Breakfast! Pine River Dairy has been a supporter of our breakfast since year 1 and we are grateful for their continued partnership in this annual fundraiser.

Find details and get your breakfast tickets online at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/opening-weekend

In 1986, Pleasant Company's American Girl series shared iconic dolls and stories from history. As the company celebrates...
04/27/2026

In 1986, Pleasant Company's American Girl series shared iconic dolls and stories from history. As the company celebrates 40 years of American Girl, we'll take a local look at the time periods with a fashion show through history at our Mother's Day tea on Saturday, May 9.

Beginning with each historic American Girl character, the Manitowoc County Historical Society will pair each character with a dress in the style her mother might have worn from our collections or a reproduction where a dress from collections is not possible. Young (and not so young😜) participants are welcome to bring their own dolls (or stuffies) for the occasion.

Find details and reserve your seat at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/mothers-day-tea

One year ago!
04/27/2026

One year ago!

Just 6 days until our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser! We've got baby far...
04/26/2026

Just 6 days until our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser! We've got baby farm animals, gardens to plant, historic trades to discover - and a delicious breakfast waiting for you!

A big thank you to Hilltop Maple Syrup Camp for their generous support of our Spring Opening and Breakfast!

Find details and get your breakfast tickets online at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/opening-weekend

One week! Set your alarm, come hungry, and bring your walking shoes! Our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrow...
04/25/2026

One week! Set your alarm, come hungry, and bring your walking shoes! Our Spring Opening Weekend and 20th Annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser is right around the corner and with Newton Meats bacon and sausage on the morning's menu, you won't want to miss out.

A big thank you to Newton Meats for their generous support of our Spring Opening and Breakfast! Newton Meats been a supporter of our breakfast since the beginning and we are grateful for their continued support of this annual fundraiser.

Find details and get your breakfast tickets online at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/opening-weekend

Address

924 Pinecrest Road
Manitowoc, WI
54220

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+19206844445

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