The Past Makes a Great Present
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.
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We look forward to watching our friends Jerry and Susan tonight on PBS Wisconsin!Watch coauthors Jerry Apps and Susan R. Apps-Bodilly on PBS’s new program “Jerry Apps: Food & Memories”. Celebrate the ways food connects us to our past with Jerry and Susan! The program starts at 7 p.m. today – Monday, Nov. 28. Available on The Wisconsin Channel, PBS Wisconsin, and Create.
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Our museum store will be open today from 2pm until 6pm! Support Stonefield Historic Site by shopping local!Shop local on Small Business Saturday!
A few of our museum stores are open today.
The Wisconsin Historical Museum store is open today from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Villa Louis Historic Site museum store is open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wade House in Greenbush is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stonefield Historic Site museum store is open from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
And shop the Madeline Island Boutique at Madeline Island Museum from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Your purchases help support history in your community.
Learn more: wihist.org/3AyVeSe
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Looking for a great holiday gift? Support Stonefield with your purchase! Stop in to our museum store tomorrow, Saturday, November 26, from 2pm - 6pm during Christmas in Cassville. Find a wide variety of books, home decor, cheese knives, candles, and other Wisconsin made items.
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