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.
Kids Get in Free Wednesdays
Step back in time with hands-on adventures, historic fun and memories your whole family will love—at a price you’ll enjoy even more!
Ages 12 and Under
10AM – 4PM | Wednesdays
June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 13 & Aug 20.
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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.
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Old World Wisconsin has been placed on the Best of the Burbs’ list by Milwaukee Magazine! Come see what all the fun is about!
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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!
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There’s animals, history, and nature.”
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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
In preparation for our Midsummer celebration, we made a delicious strawberry cake (Erdbeerkuchen) 🍓.
During your visit tomorrow you can participate in various nature activities, learn how to do traditional maypole dances, and more. Some midsummer activities are while supplies last, so make sure to get here early for the full experience!
These special activities are included in our General Admission; no additional ticket is required. For everyone coming out, it is forecast to be very hot tomorrow, so please come prepared to ensure a fun and healthy day! ... See MoreSee Less
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I miss your cooking workshops.
Onion soup was today's recipe at 1870s Hessian.
Fun Fact: In German, it's called Zwibelsuppe. ... See MoreSee Less
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You forgot the "e" Zwiebelsuppe
I remember visiting there once and the woman was making an onion pie. It sounded great to me.
This is the content I’m here for.
A handwritten recipe would be much more appropriate.
Larissa Stenglein
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LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS!
Tomorrow, our first Baking and Cooking Workshop takes place at Old World.
Get ready to knead, roll, bake and cook in this historic introduction to 1800s cooking. Step up to the 1880s stove in the Crossroads Village Four Mile House kitchen and tend the fire as you prepare meals eaten by previous generations of Wisconsin settlers. Use utensils, methods and recipes from the Old World to craft signature dishes fit for you and your family to enjoy. After creating an old-school boarding house meal, wash down your hard work with a refreshing beer or historic soda. No cooking or baking experience is needed for this special session—an Old World Wisconsin ambassador will guide you as you put together delicious eats like an expert.
Workshop attendance also includes FREE admission to Old World Wisconsin on the day of the class, as well as free prepared lunch. Guests will make food items for tasting and will be provided with recipes used in the program to take home.
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Amazing opportunities
I took this class a number of years ago…it was the best class ever.