Celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder's Wisconsin Roots
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Wisconsin's "Big Woods" in 1867 and filled a Little House book with her adventures in the Badger State.
During "Wilder Week" Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Little House on the Prairie® books will come to life. Activities throughout the week include log cabin building, grinding coffee, doing laundry, historic cooking, and making Braille name cards.
Participate in historic games like sack races, horse shoes, and giant jackstraws.
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WILDER WEEK 2017
Tuesday July 18 through Sunday, July 23
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for children age 5 to 17, under age 5 is free. MCHS Members are admitted free.
Meet Laura in "Road to Little House"
Tuesday, July 18
2 pm in the Two Creeks Town Hall on the MCHS campus.
Join Jessica Michna as Laura Ingalls Wilder in "Road to the Little House." This performance will take you inside Laura's world as Jessica portrays Laura just as her first book is being published. She will share wonderful stories and laughter.
The program, which begins at 2 pm, is included in paid admission to the museum.
Sweets and tea will be served. This event is best suited for adults and children 10 and older.
Before the presentation, there will be a special craft activity for children in Shadyside School (Noon to 2 pm). Afterward on the Village Green, there will be children’s games.
See it in Color!
Wednesday, July 19
Look at black and white photos from Manitowoc County's early days and give them some color!
Join us for Storybook Village at 10 am.
Farm Day
Friday, July 21
There is one book in the Little House series that is not about life on the prairies. Farmer Boy, written by Wilder in 1933, is the story of her husband Almanzo Wilder and his life growing up on a farm in northern New York. Farmer Boy describes the life of nine-year-old Almanzo and his family through the changing seasons. Through this story, the reader is able to observe the intricacies of life on a farm near Malone, New York in the year 1866.
Take part in chores like Almanzo from 10 am to 2 pm.
Play like a Pioneer
Saturday, July 22
Games from 10 am to 2 pm!
Share Your Story
Sunday, July 23
Family stories played an important role for Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Share your own family history and enjoy family-friendly activities including:
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Working together to create your family tree
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Grandparents interviewed by your grandchildren
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Write a postcard to their family
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Commemorating the day by making a scrapbook page together
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Having a family photo taken in front of the Sorenson family home
Curiosity Fair and Civil "Color" War
Thursday, July 20
1 pm to 7 pm
Kids and adults are invited to play, create and investigate the mysteries of the world around them at our Curiosity Fair. Discover what living things are in your own backyard, and find out how milk goes from udder to glass. Through a series of activities, presentations and hands-on demonstrations, the whole family will be encouraged to ask questions, share knowledge and ignite the urge to discover.
Our family night activity will feature a color war reenactment of a Civil War battle. Participants will learn about the Manitowoc Guards, its members, and how they fought in the war effort.
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