Welcome to the season of sun-kissed memories, lazy afternoons, carefree evenings and magic moments. As summer arrives at Old World Wisconsin, venture back to the Crossroads Village and beyond for fun-filled hikes, a sip of soda water outside the General Store, trips through fragrant gardens or an afternoon at the blacksmith’s forge.
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NEW THIS YEAR!
Wittnebel’s Tavern
From large breweries to corner bars, big labels to modern microbrews, beermaking is a huge part of Wisconsin’s culture and heritage.
2025 Best of the Burbs’
Old World Wisconsin has been placed on the Best of the Burbs’ list by Milwaukee Magazine! Come see what all the fun is about!
What more could you want!?
“What more could you want!? I loved coming here as a kid and still enjoy it as an adult.
There’s animals, history, and nature.”
Kelly L.
Kids Out and About at Old World Wisconsin
Thanks to your votes, Old World Wisconsin has been placed on the Top 20 Places to Take Kids list by Milwaukee Kids Out and About for the last 4 years!
Ready to treat your little explorers to a day spent traveling through the past? Take your children to Old World Wisconsin during Kids Get In Free Days and show them the wonders of 1800s and early 1900s life at no cost, each Wednesday from June 11 to August 20!
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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
Today one of our talented staff members baked the authentic carrot pudding recipe from Ollie Green Lewis’s Cookbook. Thank you to the Grant County Historical Society for sharing this special recipe and cookbook with us!
You might recognize Ollie’s name from your visit to Old World! Ollie Green Lewis was the unofficial historian of Pleasant Ridge, the first integrated community in Wisconsin, as shown in our Pleasant Ridge area on site. ... See MoreSee Less
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Enjoy more of the history at the Grant County History Museum, check to see when it is open.
Old World Wisconsin well was it good?
We've got so much happening at Old World Wisconsin this weekend!
We are commemorating Decoration Day, the precursor to Memorial Day. Decoration Day was historically held on May 30th in honor of those who died in the Civil War.
We will have activities centered at our recreated Pleasant Ridge cemetery, which features 4 Civil War veterans.
You can also stop by The Brewhouse to see our friends at the Pink Boots Society hard at work brewing as well as sampling one of our house made beers.
All of these activities, plus so much more, are included in general admission! Tickets are available at the gate or online at wihist.org/3ag3Wp5 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for highlighting the African American Church and the "cemetery". It was one of my favorite school tours back in the day.
Our garden volunteers have been preparing flower crown materials for our upcoming Midsummer event. This event takes place during our general admission on Saturday, June 21st. Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us 💐. ... See MoreSee Less
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