Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in October:
- Historic St. Nazianz Walking Tour: Tuesday, October 1 at 3 pm and 5 pm; Meet up in the heart of historic St. Nazianz for a 90 minute walking tour of the village. As you walk along the streets of St. Nazianz with local history guides from the St. Nazianz Area Historical Society, you’ll learn about the rich history of the community. Cost is $20 per person. Advanced registration is required.
- Food, Forage, and Flame: Homeschool Family Field Trip: Thursday, October 10 from 10 am to 2 pm; How was food grown, gathered, cooked, and preserved at the turn of the 20th century? Visit the kitchens, gardens, and farms throughout the Historic Village to find out. Plus, gather round to smell the cooking in action and learn how food was stored and kept. Advanced registration is required.
- Spirited History: Friday, October 11 at 6 pm and 8 pm; From authentic 19th-century pioneer ghost stories to modern-day encounters, costumed storytellers share unnerving tales on this Pinecrest Village ghost tour. The one-hour candlelit walking tour begins at the McAllister House Welcome Center and is suitable for ages eight and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement weather. Pets are not permitted. Advanced registration is required. Tickets are $20 person.
- Create Connect: Coffee and Doughnuts Workshop: Saturday, October 12 from 9 am to Noon; Learn how to roast your own coffee and fry your own doughnuts the 19th century way! Using historical techniques and ingredients, guests will get to make and eat their own brunch-time treats. Advanced registration is required.
- All Hallow's Eve: Pinecrest Village Trick or Treat: Sunday, October 13; Guests will enjoy an evening of 1890s-style family fun, with a retelling of legendary Halloween stories while trick-or-treating among the historic structures of Pinecrest Village.
- Hungry for History: Evergleams 101: Thursday, October 17 at 5 pm; Join Jordan Kabat (Dr. Evergleam) and Barb Bundy-Jost (Nurse Sparkle) to discover the rich history of the Aluminum Specialty Company, insider's tips for how to find your own Evergleam tree, and common repairs and TLC needed for these aluminum masterpieces. A meal will follow the program, which takes place at Branch Station. Advanced registration required by October 10. The cost is $35. MCHS Members receive a 15% discount.
- Autumn Historic Dining Experience: Supper at Sorenson: Thursday, October 24 from 6 to 8 pm; Experience a meal you’ll never forget! Join our historical cooks as they serve a historic supper in the Sorenson House, located in our Historic Village. Guests will be served a family style meal (prepared by a local restaurant) and enjoy a choice of historically-inspired beverages. Advanced registration is required. The cost is $65 per person. MCHS members receive a 15% discount.
Visit the museum: The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village is open on Fridays and Saturdays in October, from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call the museum at (920) 684-4445. |
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