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January: Winter Weekend

  • Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI, 54220 (map)

Winter Weekends

Join us for Winter Weekends on the Third Saturday in January, February, and March from 11 am - 3 pm

January 18, February 15, and March 15


Enjoy a handful of your favorite buildings and activities!

Before you visit the Historic Village, explore the schedule below to discover the variety of demonstrations, expert talks, historic tastings, and more happening each day at MCHS!

MCHS is open 11 am – 3 pm, on the third Saturday in January, February, and March. Enjoy these winter weekends by exploring a handful of historic buildings in the Village, embrace the winter by snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or sledding (bring your own snowshoes, skies, sleds), and enjoy the season!

Purchase daily admission tickets online in advance, or in the McAllister House Welcome Center when you arrive.


Schedule for January:

Explore all things cozy on this winter weekend.

Today’s highlights:

  • Borrow a pair of binoculars and play a game of bird bingo. Join in a guided nature walk through the grounds at 1 pm.

  • Stop in the Tavern for tavern games and a warm drink.

  • Bring a book and join in a cozy read-a-thon at the Dress Shop (and see some of our favorite historic books).

  • Visit the Sorenson House to explore food traditions.

  • Warm up beside a fire in the Two Creeks Town Hall with a hot beverage.


Enhance your visit with a workshop!

Advanced registration is required for the Create-Connect workshops. Click on the titles for information about each program. Your workshop fee also includes general admission for the day!

Silk Embroidery: The silk ribbon embroidery workshop will introduce you to several stitches popular in the 1800's and used in traditional embroidery.


General Admission

Museum Members: FREE

 
Adults:
 $15 
Seniors (62+): $13 
Youth (4 – 17): $10 
Children under 4: FREE 

Non-members: Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival:

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Community Craft Night

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Create-Connect Workshop