Explore Early Wisconsin Farm Life

Witness the rise and evolution of Wisconsin farm life at Stonefield. Travel grassy roads and stroll past idyllic croplands as you learn about early farm implements, machinery, methods and culture.

Explore Early Wisconsin Farm Life

Witness the rise and evolution of Wisconsin farm life at Stonefield. Travel grassy roads and stroll past idyllic croplands as you learn about early farm implements, machinery, methods and culture.

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Relive Wisconsin’s Rise to “America’s Dairyland”

At Stonefield you’ll explore history by the acre, including a 1900s Farming Village and Farmstead, the State Agricultural Museum, and the former home of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. On your adventure through the site, you will learn the amazing story of the Badger State’s agricultural advance from a struggling group of wheat farmers to a worldwide agricultural powerhouse. 

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Stonefield’s picturesque settings for an rustic Wisconsin wedding or a unique private event offer plentiful opportunities for a historic event. Make your day historic and create a story that will be remembered for generations.

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Step into 1900s Wisconsin at Stonefield—historic village, farm museum, and riverside adventure await!

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Kids get in free at Stonefield this weekend, June 7 & 8! Guests age 17 and under get in free during this special weekend at Stonefield, an authentic recreation of early Wisconsin farm life at the estate of Wisconsin's very own Governor Nelson Dewey. On Saturday special activities on site include blacksmith demonstrations, period music, a fabric spinner, and demonstrations in the print shop. On Sunday, there will be a food stand hosted by the Friends of Stonefield & Nelson Dewey State Park, bee keeping and a composting demonstration.

***It is also the Free Fun Weekend for Wisconsin State Parks including Nelson Dewey State Park, right across the road from Stonefield and no admission stick is needed this weekend! A special performance by Native Spirit, an educational and traditional dance performance will be held at 11am at the park on Saturday, June 7th sponsored by the Friends of Stonefield & Nelson Dewey State Park. It is recommended that you bring your own chair.
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Kids get in free at Stonefield this weekend, June 7 & 8! Guests age 17 and under get in free during this special weekend at Stonefield, an authentic recreation of early Wisconsin farm life at the estate of Wisconsins very own Governor Nelson Dewey. On Saturday special activities on site include blacksmith demonstrations, period music, a fabric spinner, and demonstrations in the print shop. On Sunday, there will be a food stand hosted by the Friends of Stonefield & Nelson Dewey State Park, bee keeping and a composting demonstration. 

***It is also the Free Fun Weekend for Wisconsin State Parks including Nelson Dewey State Park, right across the road from Stonefield and no admission stick is needed this weekend! A special performance by Native Spirit, an educational and traditional dance performance will be held at 11am at the park on Saturday, June 7th sponsored by the Friends of Stonefield & Nelson Dewey State Park. It is recommended that you bring your own chair.Image attachment

Happy Birthday, Wisconsin! Relive Wisconsin’s rise to “America’s Dairyland”
at Stonefield Historic Site as we open Saturday, May 31 for the 2025 season. Join us Saturday from 10am till 4pm! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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4 weeks ago
Happy Birthday, Wisconsin! Relive Wisconsin’s rise to “America’s Dairyland” 
at Stonefield Historic Site as we open Saturday, May 31 for the 2025 season. Join us Saturday from 10am till 4pm! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cassville resident Jim Lange tested out his new phone camera on Stonefield. They turned out beautiful! Thanks, Jim! ... See MoreSee Less

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