Manitowoc (Manitowoc Cty)Just a short blurb about this quaint village.
When we arrived, it was during their German Fest celebration in September and we enjoyed live demonstrations, wagon rides, live music, food, festivities, I cannot say for certain what you will see any other time that is not a scheduled event. I will try to contact someone to find more information.
The road to this village is also on the way to Lower Cato Falls County Park.
Manitowoc has made it possible for others to find where their great parks are located, so I was well pleased with their efforts.
Manitowoc/Two Rivers Visitor's Guide
Manitowoc's Historical Society
Wheretofind: Travel time is approximately 15 minutes west of Manitowoc off of Hwy JJ, a bit over an hour from Oshkosh.
What to expect: Open daily May 1st - October 24th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $6 per person, $4 for children, $15 for families, MCHS members receive free daily admission. Located 924 Pinecrest Ln Manitowoc, WI 54220. ph:920-684-5110 or em: mchistsoc@lakefield.net
Self-guided tour around the 60 acre outdoor museum to explore and learn about Wisconsin folk and how they lived during the 1850-early 1900s. Buildings such as Blacksmith, General Store (Gift Shop), Church, dance hall, railroad passenger car, the Cheese shop (sample cheese curds and making butter), seamstress shop (free homemade necklaces), schoolhouse, and also furnished homesteads.
**Update**
It did not take long at all to hear back from the Manitowoc Historical Society. Mike Maher was kind enough to say that on non-event days they provide a cassette player that will walk the observer through the site describing the buildings and events as they might've happened on a typical day. I imagine that the buildings are locked up, so access is obviously limited, though having the place to oneself could be wonderfully creepy.
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