Relive Wisconsin’s Rise to “America’s Dairyland”
Explore history by the acre at Stonefield! Your adventure through the former estate of Wisconsin’s first governor tells the amazing story of the Badger State’s agricultural advance from a struggling group of wheat farmers to America’s Dairyland.
Tour over 30 restored historic businesses that highlight Wisconsin’s rural development at the turn of the 20th century. See the largest collection of farm equipment and vintage tractors in the state in the State Agricultural Museum. Visit the home of Wisconsin’s first governor and see fascinating artifacts that tell the story of Wisconsin’s transition from territory to state. With every step of your journey at Stonefield, you’ll be immersed in the spirit of ingenuity that helped propel Wisconsin forward.
Save Time, Skip the Line!
We love history, but waiting in long lines is so last year! Purchase your admission tickets today to save time during your next visit.
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Antique Tractor Show and Pull
Hear the roar of the engines and see the smoke billow as competitors put the pedal to the metal in tractors representing decades of agricultural history. Putting a historic twist on a popular Wisconsin tradition as part of general admission June 4th.
Summer Saturdays
June 4 | July 2 | August 6
Cool off and #ExploreWisconsinHistory with us!
Get a water bottle when you visit Stonefield on the first Saturday in June, July or August. Free gift can be picked up at the admission counter upon arrival. One gift per household.
Visit early – offer valid while supplies last!
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Join us on Saturday June 4 to learn about hands-on gardening for kids! Susan Apps-Bodilly discusses Seeds in Soil: Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots, the newest publication by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Meet the author and make your own garden bracelet! ... See MoreSee Less
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You could plant some broom corn.
June is just around the corner and we can't wait to open to the general public on June 1! Did you know you can book your tickets ahead of time on our new website? Be sure to check it out and make plans to visit Stonefield in 2022! stonefield.wisconsinhistory.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
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GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Stonefield will reopen for the season on June 1, and don’t miss the Stonefield Antique Tractor Show and Pull on June 4. Planning your visit is easier than ever with advance o...Comment on Facebook
Looking forward to seeing you again this summer.
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