Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in February:
- Mending 101: Repairs for the Thrifty Person; Thursday, February 6 from 5 to 7 pm at MCHS; Explore two mending techniques for woven (non-stretchy) fabrics, like jeans. In a modern era of fast fashion, you’ll want to join in this thrifty person’s guide to repairing your clothes and other popular items. Bring an item to mend and give it new life. Advanced registration required and fee charged.
- Winter Weekend; Saturday, February 15 from 11 am to 3 pm at MCHS; Enjoy these winter weekends by exploring a handful of historic buildings in the Village, embrace the winter by snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or sledding, and enjoy the season! February will focus on Victorian Era romance and weather permitting, will include a sleigh rally. Activities will include a program on Victorian era dress and hands on winter activities. Winter Weekends are made possible in part by Seehafer News. General admission.
- Valentine's Day Blacksmith Hearts workshop; Saturday, February 15 from 12 Noon until 3 pm at MCHS; We will cover some of the basics of forging steel and move on to making hearts that you can share with your special valentine. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
- Victorian Era Decorative Boxes workshop; Saturday, February 15 from 12 Noon until 3 pm at MCHS; Create your very own Victorian Era decorative box, combined with a winter or romance theme. This paper board and hand sewn box is perfect for memorabilia, jewelry, trinkets, photos, desk box, phone holder or hostess gift. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
- Manitowoc County’s Remarkable Homes: Hungry for History Series program; Wednesday, February 19 at 11 am at Branch Station; Manitowoc County’s Remarkable Homes tells the story of the considerable contribution local historic homes have made to our community’s architecture. It also answers questions you've likely asked when you've seen a notable historic home: Who built this house? What brought them here? Why did they select that particular style? Meal to follow presentation. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
- Community Craft Night; Thursday, February 20 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.
- History Detectives: Themed Field Trip; Thursday, February 27 from 10 am - 2 pm at MCHS; Let's figure out a history mystery by exploring behind the scenes at a museum. The program is targeted to students in Grades K-12. Advanced registration is required and fee charged.
For more information, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call the museum at (920) 684-4445.
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