Shop over 80 vendor booths, watch artisan demonstrations, enjoy the food trucks, listen to live music, and explore the historic site. Horse-drawn wagon rides will take you around the site in style. Cost: $5/person. Members are admitted for free. Book Tickets: https://wihist.org/3jPHM3z Know Before You Go Guests may enter at the historic Wade House Hotel or […]
Immerse yourself in the 1860s and learn about the age of Lincoln and the fight for freedom and the Union. The history of the Civil War comes to life at Wade House during this exciting two-day event. During the weekend, visitors are immersed in battle reenactments, military drills, and more involving hundreds of reenactors. Tour […]
Immerse yourself in the 1860s and learn about the age of Lincoln and the fight for freedom and the Union. The history of the Civil War comes to life at Wade House during this exciting two-day event. During the weekend, visitors are immersed in battle reenactments, military drills, and more involving hundreds of reenactors. Tour […]
Get crafty and shop 'til you drop! Show off your artistic side at the site's annual Arts, Crafts, and Trades Fair. Shop over 80 vendor booths, watch artisan demonstrations, enjoy the food trucks and listen to live music. Purchase Tickets: https://wihist.org/3oV6G7M About the Location Explore the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and railroads […]
Gather ‘round the long table for a communal, open air, farm-to-table feast highlighting the Kettle Moraine’s autumnal bounty, with locally sourced produce, wine, camaraderie and warm spirits. As the weather cools and the leaves change, Chef Tracey Leonhard of Rosemary Gourmet will prepare a delightful dinner celebrating Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage and incorporating vegetables, herbs and edible flowers from Wade House’s own gardens. Begin with charcuterie highlighting locally cured […]
Calling all homeschool learners and non-traditional students! Learners of all ages will be invited to explore the horse-powered world of Wade House and Wisconsin in the mid-1800s. Upon arrival, visitors can step inside a reproduction stagecoach and learn about plank road travel. The horse-drawn world of the 19th-century is on display in the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum - where learners will test their skills […]
It’s fall in the Kettle Moraine! Celebrate this most colorful time of the year with traditional autumnal activities for the entire family. Try your hand at pumpkin or turnip carving, apple pressing and festive games like Snap Apple. The celebration continues in the candlelit Herrling Sawmill where visitors will not only hear the rumble of an up-and-down water-powered saw but also spooky, […]
Your whole family can travel back in time with a slow-paced stagecoach journey through the picturesque rolling landscape of the Kettle Moraine. Each ride on our replica Concord stagecoach lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes an opportunity to meet the horses and take photos with them. Pre-registration is recommended, though rides will be offered on the day of the event as space allows. This handsome coach can comfortably accommodate six […]
It’s fall in the Kettle Moraine! Celebrate this most colorful time of the year with traditional autumnal activities for the entire family. Try your hand at pumpkin or turnip carving, apple pressing and festive games like Snap Apple. The celebration continues in the candlelit Herrling Sawmill where visitors will not only hear the rumble of an up-and-down water-powered saw but also spooky, […]
Come on down to the Wade House taproom and experience a typical evening in what was the social hub of 19th-century life for Greenbush locals and weary travelers alike. Sample specialty beers and apple cider and nosh on snacks as you explore this stately Greek Revival hotel. Musical entertainment provided by Ric Tic!, an up-and-coming […]
