Member Swap Weekend
Member Swap Weekend gives you access to participating local museums. Explore museums across Manitowoc County with family, friends, or anyone covered by your membership.
Tram Tour: Members-Only
Hop aboard the Tram Tour with MCHS Engagement Manager Devinne Fackelman as we explore the Historic Village! Discover the unique history of several buildings, delve into tales from the past, and gain insights into the Museum itself. This tour is ideal for members of all ages.
Share the Museum Week
Share the Museum Days are just one of the many perks of being a Manitowoc County Historical Society Member. Members can show their friends and family just how special our museum is by bringing two guests for FREE to experience the stories of our past, and all of the fun programming that comes along with it!
Summer Garden Tour: Members-Only
Come walk through our heirloom gardens (at their peak in the summertime!) with Historic Gardeners. They will be talking about heirloom vegetables, harvesting, herbs, everlastings, and deadheading.
Tram Tour: Members-Only
Hop aboard the Tram Tour with MCHS Engagement Manager Devinne Fackelman as we explore the Historic Village! Discover the unique history of several buildings, delve into tales from the past, and gain insights into the Museum itself. This tour is ideal for members of all ages.
Highlights from the Collection: Members-Only
Join MCHS for a one hour behind-the-scenes look on rarely seen items from the extensive collection of our local history. Delight in viewing unique objects seldom seen by the public and learn about their fascinating histories.
Member Appreciation Month
This month is all about Members! Join us for hot membership topics and questions once a week for the entire month of May.
Each Tuesday, from 12:00 pm until 12:30 pm, our Engagement Manager will be live streaming on our Facebook Page all of the ins-and-outs of being a Member at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, and the ways you can take advantage of your membership locally and nationally!
You do not need to be a member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society or have a Facebook account to view these livestreams. Click on the Facebook Link above to be taken to our page to view each livestream. Links to the livestreams will be posted to this page during the month of May. The livestreams will always be available on our Facebook Page.
May 7 2024: General information about MCHS membership. What are our membership prices? What are the benefits? How long does a membership last? Link to Facebook Live Event
May 14 2024: Member online registration. You’ve purchased a membership: Congratulations! You’ve received your membership card and you’d like to register for some of our specialty programming online to receive your membership discount. How do you do that? This week, our Engagement Manager will walk you through registering your account. Link to Facebook Live Event
May 21 2024: Digital Cards. Our membership includes access to a digital card so you don’t have to add your physical card to your wallet. How do you download your card? Or you have a digital card and it still displays an old date or information, we will show you how to fix that. Link to Facebook Live Event
May 28 2024: The Time Traveler’s Network. Did you know that your membership card can get you discounted or free access to over 500 museums NATIONWIDE? Including 10 institutions locally? We explore the Time Traveler’s Network, what museums locally are part of the program, and how you can use your membership nationally. Link to Facebook Live Event
Also, join us for Member exclusive events such as Member Swap Weekend on Thursday May 16-Sunday May 19.
Share the Museum
Share the Museum Days are just one of the many perks of being a Manitowoc County Historical Society Member. Throughout the month of August, Members can show their friends and family just how special our museum is by bringing two guests for FREE to experience the stories of our past, and all of the fun programming that comes along with it!
Member Swap Weekend
Friday, May 19 2023
Saturday, May 20 2023
Sunday, May 21 2023
*Please check the open hours for each individual organization.
Member Swap Weekend gives you access to participating local museums. Explore museums across Manitowoc County with family, friends, or anyone covered by your membership. Hours vary by 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.
Members of participating museums also receive free admission to the Manitowoc County Historical Society on Member Swap Weekend.
Participating museums include:
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Not a Manitowoc County Historical Society member yet? Join today!