MANITOWOC – Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village have a busy September planned. The museum is at 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc.
Here is a look at the events scheduled for the month, according to a community announcement.
The Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair and Thresheree is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6-7. The event will showcase aspects of 19th and early 20th century agricultural fairs.
Presented in partnership with the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club, attendees can enjoy threshing demonstrations, view the latest farm equipment and technology, and participate in various agriculture-related activities. The event promises a range of ongoing demonstrations and timed experiences, making it an immersive experience for those interested in agricultural history.
General admission applies for this event.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8, the museum will host a 4-H and FFA Free Day. Participants who arrive at the McAllister House Welcome Center dressed in their 4-H or FFA uniforms, organization jackets or group T-shirts will receive free admission. Group leaders also will be admitted free.
A tram tour is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13. Guests can hop aboard the tram with a Manitowoc County Historical Society volunteer to explore the Historical Village. The tour will last approximately two hours, and advanced registration is required. General admission applies.
Community Craft Night will take place 5-7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Attendees are encouraged to take their own projects, whether knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, drawing, painting, scrapbooking, embroidering, or whittling. The event offers an opportunity for community engagement and skill-sharing. Each month, an item from the archives collection will be showcased to inspire participants. This event is free to attend.
A&W Share Night is set for 4-8 p.m. Sept. 24. Diners can enjoy their favorite treats from A&W, such as cheese curds or root beer floats, while supporting the Manitowoc County Historical Society. During this time, 10% of the proceeds from orders will be donated to the museum.
Civil War School Day is scheduled for Sept. 26. Students can participate in living history stations that bring to life stories from the battlefield and home front. Advanced registration is required and a fee will be charged.
The Family Blacksmithing Workshop will take place noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 27. This class allows an adult, parent or grandparent to work with a child as they learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting. Participants will create several small projects, such as dinner triangles and hooks, while learning about workshop safety. Advanced registration is required, and a fee will be charged.
Civil War Remembered is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28. The event will transform Pinecrest Village into a Civil War encampment, where guests can meet historical figures and experience a turbulent period in American history. Reenactors will stage a battle complete with cannons and marching infantry. Attendees will learn how the nation changed through the insights of local people who made a difference in history. General admission applies.
The Civil War Evening Lantern Tour and Dance will take place Sept. 27, with tours at 6 and 6:15 p.m. This guided lantern tour will bring local Civil War journals to life as period-dressed historical interpreters lead guests through the camps and village. Participants will hear true stories from the front lines and the homefront, and will have the opportunity to join a Civil War era dance. Advanced registration is required, and a fee will be charged.
Scout Sunday is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28. Any youth Scout (18 or under) who attends Civil War Remembered in uniform will receive free admission.
For more information, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call the museum at 920-684-4445.
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