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Historic Sites Season in Full Swing
Two girls watch the village
blacksmith ply his trade. The Society's 10 historic sites are in full swing as they present daily lessons in living history — the method we use to tell the stories of the real-life characters who settled the Wisconsin Territory and, later, the young state of Wisconsin. All of the historic sites offer opportunities to do a little time traveling not far from home.
Old World Wisconsin will pay tribute to Uncle Sam's birthday with An Old World Fourth of July on Saturday, July 4, followed by a rousing game of Vintage Base Ball (played using 1860s rules) on Saturday, July 18. You can view a complete list of Old World Wisconsin's season-long events on the museum's website.
Villa Louis, in one of the site's most popular offerings, will recall the short-lived Battle of Prairie du Chien, the only battle of the War of 1812 fought on Wisconsin soil. A complete list of special events can be found on Villa Louis' website.
At Wade House, the 1860s stagecoach inn will entertain visitors with a rousing game of vintage base ball during An 1860s Base Ball Match on Sunday, July 26. Visit the Wade House website for a complete listing of the site's 2009 special events.
At Circus World, a rollicking new performance season has begun. A peak at Circus World's 2009 performance schedule will give visitors a sense for the fun and pageantry they can expect from an old-time circus experience. Of course, the big circus news this year is the return of The Great Circus Parade to Milwaukee on Sunday, July 12. See Circus World's website for a complete rundown of 2009 special events.
Follow the links at left and below to learn more about Wisconsin's historic sites.
All-Sites Visitor Information at a Glance:
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