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!

Thank you for exploring the stories of our past with us. Great detective work, students!
05/09/2026

Thank you for exploring the stories of our past with us. Great detective work, students!

Happening today: FREE admission for moms, blooming spring color, and a few extra ways to make it special: ⁠🧇 Mother's Da...
05/09/2026

Happening today: FREE admission for moms, blooming spring color, and a few extra ways to make it special: ⁠

🧇 Mother's Day Tea at 1 pm (there is limited room for walk-ins)
🛍️ living history demonstrations from 10 am to 1 pm including our Sorenson House, Kunze Cabin, and gardens
📸 lots of scenic historic buildings for family photo ops
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Whether you’re touring our site or capturing the moment, it’s a beautiful way to spend the day together.⁠
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🌸 Saturday, May 9
🌿 10 am–4 pm | Activities 10 am–1 pm

Find details at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/mothers-day

Let's give a big MCHS welcome to our WAICU summer intern, Sophia. My name is Sophia and I am a junior at Concordia Unive...
05/08/2026

Let's give a big MCHS welcome to our WAICU summer intern, Sophia.

My name is Sophia and I am a junior at Concordia University. It might come as a surprise that my college major is biomedical science, but I also enjoy history. In my down time I love to rock climb, sing, and create small projects to keep me busy. I love being busy.

🕰️ Favorite time period: 1920s (but if we are talking age, I have always enjoyed old Egyptian history)

🍲 Favorite food to cook on a wood stove: I would love to make cornbread.

🏠 Favorite building at the museum: Shadyside School

🪁 Favorite place in Manitowoc County OTHER THAN MCHS: Rahr-West Art Museum

✨MCHS Members✨We're happy to once again to be taking part in Member Swap Weekend next week from Thursday May 14th throug...
05/08/2026

✨MCHS Members✨

We're happy to once again to be taking part in Member Swap Weekend next week from Thursday May 14th through Sunday May 17th!

We are overjoyed to be partnering with The Rahr-West, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum!

To visit, show your Manitowoc County Historical Society membership card for walk-up admission at the participating museums. Number admitted free depends on your membership level.

Learn more on our website and check the open hours for other participating museums: https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/member-swap

✨MCHS Members✨We're happy to once again to be taking part in Member Swap Weekend from Thursday May 14th through Sunday M...
05/07/2026

✨MCHS Members✨

We're happy to once again to be taking part in Member Swap Weekend from Thursday May 14th through Sunday May 17th!

We are overjoyed to be partnering with The Rahr West, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum!

To visit, show your Manitowoc County Historical Society membership card for walk-up admission at the participating museums. Number admitted free depends on your membership level.

Learn more on our website and check the open hours for other participating museums: https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/member-swap

Tis the season for lots of school busses!We are set to welcome over 2,000 students this month to step into the stories o...
05/05/2026

Tis the season for lots of school busses!

We are set to welcome over 2,000 students this month to step into the stories of our past.

Learn about our field trip options on our website at: https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/fieldtrips

Free admission for moms, blooming spring color, and a few extra ways to make it special: ⁠🧇 Mother's Day Tea at 1 pm (re...
05/05/2026

Free admission for moms, blooming spring color, and a few extra ways to make it special: ⁠
🧇 Mother's Day Tea at 1 pm (registration required)
🛍️ living history demonstrations from 10 am to 1 pm
📸 lots of scenic historic buildings for family photo ops
⁠
Whether you’re touring our site or capturing the moment, it’s a beautiful way to spend the day together.⁠
⁠
🌸 Saturday, May 9
🌿 10 am–4 pm | Activities 10 am–1 pm

Find details at www.Manitowoccountyhstory.org.org

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨ Educators have been a huge part of our founding and throughout the creation...
05/05/2026

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨ Educators have been a huge part of our founding and throughout the creation of our museum. To all teachers and educators—thank you for all you do to inspire and educate young minds.

Did you know that we offer a teacher discount all year round? We offer FREE admission to any teacher looking to make a site visit in preparation for, or to assist in the planning of, a field trip or program. Please let us know you’ll be coming by emailing [email protected] with your grade taught and your school/group name. Be prepared to present a school ID or badge at the Admissions Desk at our Welcome Center. Discount applies to educator only. We also encourage educators to be signed up for our Educator E-News - Beyond the Chalkboard. Find details on our website at https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/hours-and-admission

It was Opening Weekend and our 20th annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser yesterday! 🎉 From daily historical ha...
05/03/2026

It was Opening Weekend and our 20th annual Homegrown Heritage Breakfast Fundraiser yesterday! 🎉 From daily historical happenings, special events, and exclusive experiences, here are just a few highlights of what you can expect this season:

🧹Hands-on experiences
📖 New stories being told
🥧 19th-century foods cooking and baking in historic kitchens

Opening Weekend was made possible in part by WOMT 100, Bank First, and Shoreline Credit Union.

05/02/2026

Our Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village officially added a new structure today - the Duchow family corn crib!

Address

924 Pinecrest Road
Manitowoc, WI
54220

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19206844445

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