About the Event
Calling all Halloween lovers: grab your costumes, candy bags, good spirits and a flashlight—this family-friendly event at Stonefield is the best way to experience a safe but spooky fright! Come visit the historic home of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey, and investigate the myriad mysteries that go bump in the night. The event features a trove of sweet treats and candied eats, as well as a “Light Fright” for little ones until 6:00 p.m. Be wary of night, though... ghosts and ghouls are known to appear come dusk!
COST
$5 per person
Society members receive a 10% discount, advanced member registration is encouraged, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
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Know Before You Go & Accessibility
Safe & Spooky Halloween is a family-friendly event designed for parents and children. Feel free to wear costumes and bring a candy bag to collect treats.
Water is the only outside food/beverage allowed. Beverages are available for purchase.
Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
The site will remain open rain or shine.
Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather.
No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
ADA access is available in the Visitor Center, Agricultural Museum and most other buildings.
Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact Stonefield directly at stonefield@wisconsinhistory.org or 608-725-5210.
About the Location
Located on the former estate of Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor, Stonefield explores Wisconsin at the beginning of the 20th century when innovative ideas and advances in technology helped the state transform into “America’s Dairyland” and an agricultural superpower. The site includes Dewey’s home site, the Stonefield Village, the State Agricultural Museum, and a 1901 Progressive Farmhouse. Together, these buildings help tell the story of the history of how Wisconsin transitioned from a society powered by manual labor and horses into one powered by machines.
