Pendarvis Field Trips
Discover Wisconsin’s Cornish History and the Couple Who Helped Preserve It
Every building tells a story, and at Pendarvis, there are plenty, each with a unique narrative to tell. Your journey through these homes that were built before Wisconsin became a state will reveal the stories of the Cornish immigrants who originally created and inhabited them, and their work as lead miners. The 20th century preservation story story of Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum, the couple who salvaged and restored these buildings, will show students how local citizens save Wisconsin history.
Programs are designed for students in grades K-12. All programs must include a 1:20 adult to student ratio
- Field trips available May 15 – October 31
- 50 people max for each program.
Know before you go!
Pendarvis field trips can take place in indoor and outdoor locations. Please dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle. This tour involves hills, stairs, and uneven ground at times. Please let Pendarvis staff know at least one week before your visit of any requested accommodations. Contact pendarvis@wisconsinhistory.org with any questions.
Pendarvis Field Trip
Explore the lives of immigrants who came to Wisconsin before Wisconsin was a state. Students will explore nearly 200 years of history in the tiny stone cottages that were once home to Cornish miners, and then discover how that history was saved by a foward-thinking couple one hundred years later.Each field trip lasts 60 minutes.
Registration fees:
- $5 per student
- $0 for teachers and school staff
- $5 per chaperone