Travel Through Time and the Stories of America’s Heartland
Experience the world of Wisconsin’s early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin. Step into the daily lives of the people who called this world home as you help with chores and cooking, try your hand at crafts and trades, and play – yes, even the grown-ups! Lend a hand in the blacksmith shop, say hi to the farm animals, look at veggies in the gardens, dye and spin wool, knead bread, collect chicken eggs, try on wooden shoes, ride high-wheel tricycles, and sample tasty beer in the Brewhouse. This is where history comes alive!
CELEBRATING
50 YEARS
OF HISTORIC ADVENTURES
Start your history road trip!
Pick up your Member Pastport and start collecting stamps when you visit Old World! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership!
Tickets on sale for Home for the Holidays
Select Saturdays & Sundays | 10AM – 3PM
Dec. 5 – 6, 12 – 13
Experience the magic of a Victorian holiday celebration!
This event is sponsored by Old World Foundation.
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.
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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
As we cheer on the Brew Crew tonight ⚾💙💛🍺... We wondered how the team would fare if they were playing some of these 1860s Baseball Rules ???
-There was no strict modern strike zone initially - Hurlers (pitchers) are given a warning for unhittable pitches, after which balls accumulated. A striker (batter) could request the pitch location.
-If the behind (catcher) does not catch the third strike on the fly or the first bounce, the striker may try to make first base.
-Foul balls do not count as strikes.
-Outs are made when a foul ball is caught on the fly or first bounce, or when a fair ball is caught on the fly only.
-Runners must stop safely on first base and can be tagged out if they overrun the bag.
-Base stealing and sliding are prohibited and/or heavily restricted.
-Swearing, spitting, wagering, or arguing is strictly prohibited and subject to fines.
- Proper size for a ground (field of play) is 600ft in length by 400ft in breadth.
-The 1870s marked the birth of the baseball glove, though wearing one was initially very rare in the game...the first players to wear gloves were the behind (catcher). ... See MoreSee Less
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Invite the Brewers to play some day? Could be a pre-season game? Special pricing event.
Experience the historic sights and sounds of Old World Wisconsin during our new tram tour! Journey through the Crossroads Village, go behind the scenes at our modern animal barn and see the Old World like never before. Our rides are perfect for guests looking for a new and accessible way to explore the site.
🚗 A Drive Through History at Old World Wisconsin
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Book Tickets: wihist.org/3W4GOXH ... See MoreSee Less
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Get your aprons ready!
This November, we’re offering two hands-on historic cooking workshops where you can learn some of the recipes and techniques you’ve seen demonstrated during your visits.
Saturday, November 14 — Historic German Cooking
Prepare a traditional German midday meal while learning about 19th-century cooking and food traditions.
Saturday, November 21 — Traditional Sausage Making
Learn to make traditional sausages from start to finish, including Bratwurst, Yankee Breakfast Sausage, Swedish Potato Sausage, and more.
Join costumed staff in a cozy 19th-century kitchen, learn new skills, taste what you make, and take home recipes—and some of your creations—to enjoy later!
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