SPARK! is a free monthly program for individuals living with early-to-mid stage memory loss, their care partners, and family members. Participants are engaged in lively conversations, exhibit exploration, historic artifacts, and multi-sensory activities.
The Manitowoc County Historical Society is one of a network of museums in Wisconsin and Minnesota implementing SPARK!. Learn more about SPARK!
SPARK! programs are held at the Manitowoc County Historical Society on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 am. Participants may arrive at 10:45 am for coffee and conversation before the program begins. The program will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants and their families are also welcome to stay after the program to tour the museum.
Space is limited for the programs and we ask that you register at least 3 days before the program. To register for a SPARK! program you can email GuestServices@ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call the museum at (920) 684-4445.
Making “S” hooks in the blacksmith shop
Upcoming Programs:
2024 Program Schedule
March 12: Learn all about Manitowoc’s famous Violinist Guila Bustabo! We also will be turning her music into paintings.
April 9: Join us as we learn the history of the quilts in our collections. And we’ll make our own paper quilts!
May 14: Did you spend long spring afternoons picking rocks before planting season? We’re taking you down memory lane for a smaller version.
June 11: Everyone knows Cedar Crest Ice Cream. But how was it made in the past and today?
June 21: The Longest Day. For this special Summer Solstice program our Village and museum is open from 4pm-7pm. Learn more here.
July 9: Join us as we play games and try our hand at puzzles.
August 13: Invite your family and friends to join us for our Summer SPARK! picnic. Music, food, games, and more!
September 10: Sing along with us as we jam out to some classic oldies music!
October 8: Join us for a fun day of decorating pumpkins and enjoy a wagon ride through the Village to bring in the Fall Season!
November 12: Learn all about Submarines and Shipwrecks at this special SPARK! program at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
December 10: The holidays are here and we’re excited to decorate cookies and drink hot cocoa!
Animals of the Civil War program with Sophie the dog
The SPARK! program at the Manitowoc County Historical Society is made possible in part by generous support from Bader Philanthropies, Inc., EVM Inc., and Felician Village. Click on the image below to learn more about our partners.
