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Dec. 17, 2019

Greenbush, Wisconsin – Being labeled “old fashioned” is not always a term of endearment, but Wade House will wear the title as a badge of honor this January.

The historic site operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society celebrates the state’s favorite cocktail at its first ever “Old Fashioned Night,” from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17. Guests will enjoy old fashioned cocktail samples, light appetizers, snacks, live music, and explore a unique collection of old fashioned themed merchandise from the Society’s store. Participants can vote for their favorite old fashioned recipe and enter a raffle to win the ingredients to make their own blend. The Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum will also be open for guests to explore.

“The old fashioned is a Wisconsin tradition that we are excited to feature here at Wade House,” said Alli Karrels, Wade House site director. “We hope everyone will bring their friends and help start a new tradition with us.”

The brandy old fashioned has become the unofficial state drink of Wisconsin over the past decade. The cocktail was a popular mid-century drink nation-wide before falling out of favor in the 1970s and 80s, except in Wisconsin where it maintained its popularity through the beverage’s recent national renaissance.

Tickets are $20 per person at the door and include three sample tastings. Full-size drinks can be purchased for $5. You must be 21 or older to attend this event.

About Wade House
The Wade House historic site is one of 12 Wisconsin Historical Society historic sites and museums. Located in Greenbush, Wade House is an 1850s stagecoach inn that was built to serve traffic along the plank road that connected Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. The site tells the story of frontier entrepreneur Sylvanus Wade and his family during the Civil War years. In addition to the inn, the historic site includes the Herrling sawmill, one of the few working, water-powered sawmills of its kind in the nation. Wade House is also home to the Wesley Jung Carriage Museum, which houses the state's largest collection of antique carriages and working wagons. For more information call 920-526-3271 or visit wadehouse.org. Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free admission to the 12 historic sites during regular operating hours.

About the Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active, and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs, and services. For more information, visit wisconsinhistory.org.