The Spirit of Christmas Past

Saturday, December 06, 2008 - Sunday, December 07, 2008   Noon-4 pm

Discover the origins of our favorite holiday traditions. From storytelling and caroling to historic games and holiday treats, it's a lovely way to experience the romance of the season. See the Crossroads Village come alive with turn-of-the-20th-century decorations and activities. Stop by Caldwell Hall to enjoy coffee, cocoa and cookies while the kids gather around to listen to Father Christmas tell the story of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 pm. Then do some last-minute Christmas shopping in our museum gift shop. A second weekend of the event takes place on December 13 and 14.

Program Note: Visit Old World Wisconsin or Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee during our Christmas events and receive buy-one/get-one admission (of equal or lesser value) at the other site's location. Save your holiday program and present it at the second site to receive the discount.

Ticket Info:

Adults $10, children 4-17 $5 (toddlers 3 and under free).

Location Info:

Venue: Old World Wisconsin

Old World Wisconsin documents the settlement of 19th- and early 20th-century Wisconsin. It comprises an 1870s crossroads village and 10 ethnic farmsteads located on 576 acres of wooded hills in the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest.

S103 W37890 Hwy 67
Eagle, WI

Contact Info:

E-mail: oww@wisconsinhistory.org
Phone: 262-594-6300
Fax: 262-594-6342