Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in March:
- SPARK! Memory Care program: Tuesday, March 10 at 10:30 am to Noon;
Follow the story of Olympians with ties to Manitowoc County and practice a safe work out. Advanced registration is appreciated, no charge.
- Life in Grandma and Grandpa’s Time (Themed Field Trip): Thursday, March 12 from 10 am to 2pm; Take part in this America 250 field trip that takes you on a walk through the lens of generations before you. What was happening in the world your Great-grandparents lived in? Great-Great-Great Grandparents? Grandparents receive free admission to the program. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
- March Winter Weekend: Saturday, March 14 from 11 am to 3 pm;
Join us for a day of celebration, heritage, and history as we explore the Fenians in Manitowoc County. Winter Weekend general admission.
- St. Patrick’s Day historic dinner: Saturday, March 14 with servings at 5 pm and 6 pm; Join our historical cooks as they serve a historic Irish-inspired meal in the Meeme House, located in our Historic Village. Guests will play tavern games, be served a family style meal (prepared by a local restaurant), and enjoy a choice of historically-inspired beverages. Advanced registration is required and fee charged. The dinner ticket also includes the evening St. Patrick’s Day ball.
- St. Patrick’s Day ball: Saturday, March 14 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Enjoy live Irish music with “Whiskey in Me Tay.” Join in the dancing and learn traditional square, Cèilidh, polkas, and waltzes at the Meeme House’s second floor hall.
Refreshments available in the Meeme Bar Room. Whether you wear your favorite light up shamrock headband, green sweater, or 19th century ball gown - this ball is sure to be a good time. No experience necessary! General admission.
- Lost Treasures of Manitowoc County (Hungry for History series program): Wednesday, March 18 at 11 am at TimeOut Sports Bar and Grill;
Historic structures can be lost to time. Join the Manitowoc County Historical Society in uncovering some well-known former landmarks. Travel along with a photographic journey! Buffet opens at 11:30 am and program to follow. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
- Community Craft Night: Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 7 pm at MCHS; Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, draw, paint, scrapbook, embroider, whittle, or anything else? Bring something to work on while you enjoy community engagement! Meet other crafters and artisans in your community, and maybe even pick up a new skill. Each month we will be bringing out a item from our archives collection to enjoy and inspire you in your own work! FREE to attend.
- Dine Fundraiser at Port Sandy Bay (6421 County Road O, Two Rivers): Thursday, March 26 from 4 to 8 pm; The Manitowoc County Historical Society and Port Sandy Bay have partnered together to raise money and awareness for our mission to bring the stories of our past to life. A percentage from each order will help support our local history preservation and education.
For more information, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call the museum at (920) 684-4445. |
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About the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village
Nestled in the scenic rolling Ice Age Kettle Moraine countryside of Eastern Wisconsin, the Manitowoc County Historical Society is a museum of living history. 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.
Pinecrest Historical Village began in 1970 with a land donation from the Hugo and Eleanor Vetting family. The Village has grown to represent a reproduction of a small Wisconsin community during the early 1900s. The buildings form the commercial, social, and political core of a town and they represent several architectural styles of Wisconsin's history. The furnishings, items, and tools in the various buildings used by the Pinecrest Village interpreters are either original pieces or carefully researched reproductions.
For more information on the Manitowoc County Historical Society, contact the museum at (920) 684-4445 or ManitowocCountyHistory.org. |
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