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Come as a family, bus group, camp, or any group to explore all that you can see and do at our 12 Historic Sites & Attractions!

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Our Historic Sites & Attractions

Old World Wisconsin

Experience the world of 19th century immigrants to the state at Old World Wisconsin. Try your hand at crafts and trades, and play – yes, even the grown-ups! This is where history comes alive! 

W372 S9727 Hwy 67 
Eagle, WI 53119


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Circus World

Visit the original winter home of the Ringling Bros. Circus! Learners of all ages are invited to experience this rich history through museum explorations, performances, and deep dives into life under the Big Top. 

550 Water St
Baraboo, WI 53913


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Black Point Estate & Gardens

Immerse yourself in 19th century Chicago beer baron Conrad Seipp’s grand lakeside retreat. A Gilded Age jewel, this opulent mansion and meticulously maintained gardens reveal why Geneva Lake remains a highly desirable location to live and recreate. 

812 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147


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First Capitol

Welcome to Wisconsin’s First Capitol, where for just 46 days in 1836 representatives met to lay the foundation for our state’s government. Immerse yourself in the world of these founders, walking through the buildings and rooms where these important decisions were made.   

18904 Co Rd G
Belmont, WI 53510


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H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum

Step into the 1875 photo studio of Henry Hamilton Bennett and dive into the story behind the Dells.

215 Broadway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965


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Madeline Island Museum

Welcome to Mooniingwanekaaning (Madeline Island), the ancestral homeland of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. A visit to the Madeline Island Museum is an adventure through time, exploring the stories of the diverse peoples who have called the island home. 

226 Colonel Woods Ave
La Pointe, WI 54850


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Pendarvis

Explore the lives of Cornish immigrants who came to Wisconsin  before statehood to work in the mines and discover how this historic site was saved by a forward-thinking couple 100 years later. 

114 Shakerag St
Mineral Point, WI 53565


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Stonefield

How did Wisconsin become the Dairy State?  Visit Stonefield to explore our state’s rich agricultural history and how it has changed over time. 

12195 Co Hwy VV
Cassville, WI 53806


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Villa Louis

Explore many layers of history in one very unique location. Tour the late 19th-century Victorian mansion and grounds, and engage with a hands-on 18th-century fur trade experience. 

521 N Villa Louis Rd
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821


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Wade House

Discover the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars and railroads. Tour a 27-room Stagecoach Inn, then explore the grounds including our working historic sawmill and blacksmith shop. 

W7965 WI-23,
Greenbush, WI 53026


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A white couple and a black woman enjoying a tour at Villa Louis
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If you have additional questions, please contact the Box Office by email or call us during our operating hours.

Monday - Friday | 10AM - 3PM

(608) 264-4848

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