Old World Wisconsin Recognized as a Top Ten Living History Destination
"Everyone on our staff works hard to make sure individuals, couples and families have an authentic and interactive experience of what life was like for Wisconsin immigrant settlers," Said Dan Freas, director of Old World Wisconsin. "We are honored to be listed among these other great living history destinations."
Old World Wisconsin has more than 60 historic structures that range from immigrant farmsteads with furnished buildings, animals, gardens and crop fields, to an 1880's Village with blacksmith shop, general store, church, inn and homes. Guests can interact with staff in period costumes, often helping with chores or playing historic games. There are also special holiday programs and themed experiences throughout the year.
When choosing the top ten living history destinations in the United States, Family Tree Magazine gave priority to locations that emphasize interactivity and hands-on experiences and those that got great visitor reviews.
For a complete list of Family History Magazine's top ten living history destinations click here. For more information on Old World Wisconsin visit http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/.
About Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin is a 600-acre regional history attraction that features interactive environments and immersive stories of 19th-and early 20th-century Midwestern immigrant farm and rural life. It is one of twelve Wisconsin Historical Society sites and museums around the state. The site operates weekends in May, then daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, then Thursdays through Sundays September 10 through October 31. The museum offers guests hands-on activities, led by period-clad staff members, as they visit 10 working farmsteads, explore 12 heirloom gardens, meet heritage animal breeds and try historic crafts and skills. Old World Wisconsin is located on Highway 67 just south of Eagle, Wisconsin in the Milwaukee/Chicago/Madison triangle. For more information visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org or call 262-594-6301.
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