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At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in April: Volunteer Open House, Scout Day,


 

At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in April: Volunteer Open House, Scout Day, and Our Wisconsin Experience

 
Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in April: 
  • Dine Fundraiser at Cousins Subs (Manitowoc); Thursday, April 10 from 4 to 8 pm. Dine with us at Cousins Subs on Thursday April 10 from 4 pm to 8 pm. No flyer needed, simply visit Cousins Subs during the fundraiser hours and 20% from your order will be donated to MCHS. Proceeds will help support the hands-on education program at the museum, such as Create-Connect Workshops, Homeschool programs, and our popular public programs.
  • Volunteer Open House and Luncheon; Wednesday, April 16 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at MCHS; Learn all about the volunteer opportunities at our Manitowoc County Historical Society and join us in thanking our dedicated volunteer crew for all their efforts to strengthen our mission! Walk the grounds, check out our historic structures, and celebrate the volunteer spirit with us.  You’ll enjoy a light lunch while hearing all about the many opportunities available for volunteers - from buildings and grounds, to interpretation, education, archives, and guest services. We’ll also hear from current volunteers about what they do and what it means to them. Free to attend and advanced registration is suggested.
  • Community Craft Night; Thursday, April 17 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.
  • Spring clean up; Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday April 23 from 10 am to 2 pm. Arrive any time and stay as long as you like!. Help prepare the Museum and Pinecrest Village for a spring season. Tasks include cleaning the historic structures, raking, and general repairs. Snacks and beverages provided. Registration is appreciated. 
  • Our Wisconsin Experience (both a field trip opportunity and a public program); Thursday, April 24 from 10 am - 2 pm and Saturday, April 26 from 10 am - 2 pm. Step into the stories of our immigrants and their traditions. You’ll be able to chat with our knowledgeable costumed interpreters who keep the stories of our past alive in this quintessential historic Wisconsin experience.You’ll hear the clanging of the blacksmith’s hammer, smell the aroma of traditional ethnic foods, and learn how cheese was made in our historic cheese factory. ‘Our Wisconsin’ is made possible in part by Seehafer News. Registration required for the field trip on Thursday. General admission for the public. 
  • Scout Day; Saturday, April 26 with a Morning Session: 9 am to Noon, and Afternoon Session: 1 to 4 pm. Take part in a historic skill or trade with your group. Scout Day workshops include blacksmithing, fiber arts, and social butterfly. Advanced registration is required. 
  • Kolache Workshop; Saturday, April 26 from 11 am to 3 pm; Students of the class learn to make the kolache dough and filling to create the perfect sweet treat. Advanced registration is required and fee charged. 
For more information, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call the museum at (920) 684-4445.
 
 
About the Manitowoc County Historical Society
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.