Wade House Field Trips
Greenbush, WI
Wade House
At Wade House, the golden era of carriages lives on. Experience Horse-Drawn Carriages and Historic Hospitality in Greenbush, Wisconsin.
Programs are designed for students in grades K-12. All programs must include a 1:15 adult to student ratio.
Wade House Field Trip
Explore the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and railroads. Your guide will show you the 27-room Stage Coach Hotel. Then you’ll head to the historic sawmill and blacksmith shop to see firsthand how tools are made and used. Finally, put your knowledge to the test as you build a model in the Carriage Museum.
Available May-June and September-October.
3-4 hour program.
200 people max per program.
Programs held outdoors and in museum buildings, rain or shine. Dress for the weather.
Each field trip includes a break for lunch. Students should bring lunch if they plan to eat on-site.
Registration Fees
$7 per student
$5 per students for economically disadvantaged schools
$11 per adult chaperone (1 adult chaperone is required for every 15 students)
Teachers and School Staff received complimentary admission with their class
Students get to explore:
Wade House Stagecoach Inn: Explore the late 19th stagecoach hotel, which served as the business and social center of Greenbush with costumed guides.
Herrling Sawmill: Feel the entire building rumble as the water-powered saw cuts raw timber into lumber.
Dockstader Blacksmith Shop: Hear the ring of the hammer and feel the heat of the forge as the blacksmith shapes iron into useful items for the home and farm.
Horse-drawn Wagon Ride: Enjoy the gentle rock of the wagon as a team of horses transports you back in time to Wade House’s historic area.
Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum: Build a model horse-drawn and engage with 50 carriages, sleighs, and wagons in Wisconsin’s largest carriage museum.
Students participate in a variety of activities including:
building a plank road
harnessing a full-size model horse
visiting a 19th century General Store
climbing into a reproduction Concord stagecoach (and see a real one!)
Wade House Winter Field Trip
Explore the horse-powered world of the 19th century. This hands-on experience takes place in the Wade House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum.
The winter field trip is available Tuesdays-Fridays in February and March 2027 (except Feb 11 and March 11)
9am –11am or 11:30am to 1:30pm
60 people max per program
Each field trip is 2 hours
Registration Fees:
$5 per student
$4 per students for economically disadvantaged schools
$10 per adult chaperone (1 adult chaperone is required for every 15 students)
Teachers and School Staff received complimentary admission with their class
A Wade House Christmas Field Trip
Experience the wonder of a 19th century Christmas at Wade House. The historic Wade House Stagecoach Inn halls will be decked out for the holiday season, showcasing how the Wade Family and their many visitors would celebrate the festive season.
This field trip lasts 90 minutes
60 people max per program
9:30am–11am or 12pm–1:30pm
Available on Weekdays Thu Dec 3–Fri Dec 11, 2026 AND Thu Dec 2–Fri Dec 10, 2027
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 ● Fri, Dec 4, 2026 ● Mon, Dec 7, 2026 ● Tue, Dec 8, 2026 ● Wed, Dec 9, 2026 ● Thu, Dec 10, 2026 ● Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Registration Fees:
$8 per student
$7 per students for economically disadvantaged schools
$15 per adult chaperone (1 adult chaperone is required for every 15 students)
Teachers and School Staff received complimentary admission with their class
Students participate in a variety of activities including:
See a 19th century Christmas Tree
Make a craft to take home
Hear “A Visit from St. Nick”
Learn the history of Christmas
Play historic games and sing songs
Smell historic holiday foods and taste traditional Christmas cookies
Visit the Blacksmith Shop and see iron Christmas ornaments being made
Homeschool Days at Wade House
Wade House Field Trips provide hands-on and minds-on experiences for students in grades K-12. During your visit to Wade House Historic Site, your students will immerse themselves in the 19th century.
Homeschool Days at Old World
Old World Wisconsin ● Eagle, WI
📅Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM ➡️ Treat your homeschool learner to a unique, up-close history lesson.
Homeschool Days at Old World
Old World Wisconsin ● Eagle, WI
📅Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM ➡️ Treat your homeschool learner to a unique, up-close history lesson.
Homeschool Days at Wade House
Wade House ● Greenbush, WI
📅Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM ➡️ Young learners will see horse-powered history come alive before their eyes at Wade House.
Homeschool Days at Wade House
Wade House ● Greenbush, WI
📅Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM ➡️ Young learners will see horse-powered history come alive before their eyes at Wade House.
Greenbush Cemetery Walk for Students
Students participate in a variety of activities including
- learning about Greenbush residents from the 1840s—2000s, including Betsey Wade, Henry Dockstader, Charles Robinson, and Dr. Robert Morrah
- exploring the art, design, and materials of tombstones and grave markers
- visiting the Wade House Stagecoach Inn to learn about the founders of Greenbush
Details:
- The Greenbush Cemetery Field Trip is available the week of October 19-23, 2026
- 9:00am-11:00am or 11:30am-1:30pm
- 60 people max per program
- Each field trip is 2 hours
Registration Fees
- $5 per student
- $10 per adult chaperone
- Teachers and school staff free
Know Before You Go
Wade House 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 Wade House staff know at least one week before your visit of any requested accommodations.
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W7965 State Hwy 23
Greenbush, WI 53026
(920) 526-3271
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Last Updated: September 11, 2026
