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SUMMARY:Uncovering Your Roots: Getting Started with Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about your family history? Join us for “Uncovering Your Roots: Getting Started with Genealogy”!\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with Madison Public Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society\, the Go Big Read program is hosting a genealogy workshop exploring methods to uncover\, document\, and preserve the unique stories\, traditions\, and recipes passed down through your family. During this workshop\, we will examine the importance of learning about and documenting family history while highlighting the tools and resources available at Madison Public Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society to help you conduct your own genealogical research. \n\n\n\nPlease email the UW-Madison Go Big Read Coordinator (bwillig@wisc.edu) with accommodation requests or questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: For hours and other admission information\, please contact the hosting venue. \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n	\n	\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						\n						\n	\n\n					\n					\n						\n															\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n															\n									\n										Outlook Live									\n								\n													\n					\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
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LOCATION:Madison Central Public Library\, 201 Mifflin St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing Workshops at Wade House
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nFull-Day Workshops: Select Saturdays | 9 AM–4 PM May 2 (SOLD OUT)\, May 9 (SOLD OUT)\, May 16 (SOLD OUT)\, Nov 7 (SOLD OUT)\, 2026 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nHalf-Day Workshops: Select Saturdays | 9 AM–12 PM* June 13**\, Sep 26 (SOLD OUT)\, Oct 3\, Oct 24**\, 2026 \n\n\n\n *The Oct 24 hatchet making workshop will last from 9 AM–2 PM. **Participants will create a hatchet on these dates. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHammer Your Own Knife or Hatchet   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStrike while the iron is hot\, hear the “clang” of the hammer and feel the heat from the forge as you learn the art of blacksmithing in our 1860s-era Dockstader Blacksmith Shop at Wade House. During your forging tutorial\, you’ll shape unique knives from various materials and customize the handles with your own design to make a distinctive\, one-of-a-kind knife. Full-day workshop participants will forge two knives\, while half-day participants will forge one knife. Hatchet workshop participants will forge a belt-sized hatchet. Forging items with your own hands is a unique experience you won’t soon forget—register now to create a custom souvenir and reserve your spot. Hatchet workshop participants must have previous metal working or blacksmith experience. Guests participating in half-day hatchet making workshops should pack a sack lunch to eat. \n\n\n\nForging items with your own hands is a uniqueexperience you won’t soon forget—register now to create a custom gift and reserve your spot. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience    \n\n\n\n\nThe opportunity to create two knives (May 2\, May 9\, May 16 & Nov 7)\, a knife (Sep 26\, Oct 3) or a hatchet (June 13\, Oct 24) under the instruction of a talented blacksmith\n\n\n\nCustom craft making that you can keep for yourself—or give to friends and family as a unique gift\n\n\n\n\nCost \n\n\n\nFull-day Workshop: $225/person Half-day Workshop: $125/person  \n\n\n\nSociety members receive a 10% discount\, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out. \n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is required  \n\n\n\nAbout the Location \n\n\n\nWade House Stagecoach Inn was constructed conveniently between the cities of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan\, along a well-used stagecoach trail. This made the 27-room Greek Revival hotel a popular resting point for weary travelers. Three generations of the Wade family resided on the Wade House property\, with the stagecoach inn operating until around 1872. The Kohler family and the Kohler Foundation purchased Wade House in 1950 and began a top-to-bottom restoration. The site became property of the Wisconsin Historical Society and opened to the public in 1953. Here\, visitors can journey back to the horse-powered world that existed before planes\, cars\, and trains. The site features the stagecoach hotel built and owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade\, early settlers of Greenbush\, as well as a blacksmith shop\, sawmill\, and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum\, which houses Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from the visitor center to the historic core and back again. \n\n\n\nWade House Historic Site & Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum  \n\n\n\n(PO Box 34) \n\n\n\nW7824 Center Rd Greenbush\, WI 53023  \n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must be aged 13 or older. \n\n\n\nWorkshops will require participants to hammer hot metal over a fire during the length of the program. \n\n\n\nHatchet workshop participants must have previous metal working or blacksmith experience. \n\n\n\nParking is available on the off-street parking area at the intersection of County T and Center Street (W7824 Center Rd.\, Greenbush). \n\n\n\nPlease arrive by 8:45 AM to make your way to the blacksmith shop by the 9 AM start time. Enter through the Wade House front gate. A staff member will escort you to the blacksmith shop.  \n\n\n\nParticipants must wear sturdy shoes or boots\, have long hair pulled back and wear no loose clothing. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty\, and dress for the weather and heat of the forge. Gloves and safety glasses are provided. \n\n\n\nLunch is included in the full day workshop fee. Please bring a water bottle. \n\n\n\nBathrooms are available in a separate building within walking distance of the blacksmith shop. \n\n\n\nThe Wade House museum store is open daily during business hours.  \n\n\n\nGuests may exit and return throughout the day.\n\n\n\nThe site will remain open rain or shine. \n\n\n\nNo pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.\n\n\n\nBecause of the historic nature of the buildings\, not all areas are ADA accessible. The blacksmith shop is wheelchair accessible\, however\, the terrain is rough and the workshop itself requires the ability to stand for long periods\, have strength in arms and be able to withstand heat.\n\n\n\nGuests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 920-526-3271 or wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org. \n\n\n\n\nHave Questions? \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org. 
URL:https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/blacksmithing-workshops-at-wade-house-10242026-0900/
LOCATION:Wade House\, W7965 State Hwy 23\, Greenbush\, WI\, 53026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing Workshops at Wade House
DESCRIPTION:Event Details Full-Day Workshops: Select Saturdays | 9 AM–4 PM May 2 (SOLD OUT)\, May 9 (SOLD OUT)\, May 16 (SOLD OUT)\, Nov 7\, 2026    Half-Day Workshops: Select Saturdays | 9 AM–12 PM June 13*\, Sep 26\, Oct 3\, Oct 24*\, 2026    *Participants will create a hatchet on these dates.  Hammer Your Own Knife or Hatchet    Strike while the iron is hot\, hear the “clang” of the hammer and feel the heat from the forge as you learn the art of blacksmithing in our 1860s-era Dockstader Blacksmith Shop at Wade House. During your forging tutorial\, you’ll shape unique knives from various materials and customize the handles with your own design to make a distinctive\, one-of-a-kind knife. Full-day workshop participants will forge two knives\, while half-day participants will forge one knife. Hatchet workshop participants will forge a belt-sized hatchet. Forging items with your own hands is a unique experience you won’t soon forget—register now to create a custom souvenir and reserve your spot. Hatchet workshop participants must have previous metal working or blacksmith experience. Forging items with your own hands is a unique experience you won’t soon forget—register now to create a custom gift and reserve your spot.    What You’ll Experience    The opportunity to create two knives (May 2\, May 9\, May 16 & Nov 7)\, a knife (Sep 26\, Oct 3) or a hatchet (June 13\, Oct 24) under the instruction of a talented blacksmith  Custom craft making that you can keep for yourself—or give to friends and family as a unique giftCost Full-day Workshop: $225/person Half-day Workshop: $125/person  Society members receive a 10% discount\, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out. Advanced registration is required     About the Location Wade House Stagecoach Inn was constructed conveniently between the cities of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan\, along a well-used stagecoach trail. This made the 27-room Greek Revival hotel a popular resting point for weary travelers. Three generations of the Wade family resided on the Wade House property\, with the stagecoach inn operating until around 1872. The Kohler family and the Kohler Foundation purchased Wade House in 1950 and began a top-to-bottom restoration. The site became property of the Wisconsin Historical Society and opened to the public in 1953. Here\, visitors can journey back to the horse-powered world that existed before planes\, cars\, and trains. The site features the stagecoach hotel built and owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade\, early settlers of Greenbush\, as well as a blacksmith shop\, sawmill\, and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum\, which houses Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from the visitor center to the historic core and back again.     Wade House Historic Site & Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum  (PO Box 34)  W7824 Center Rd Greenbush\, WI 53023    Know Before You Go  All participants must be aged 13 or older. Workshops will require participants to hammer hot metal over a fire during the length of the program. Hatchet workshop participants must have previous metal working or blacksmith experience. Parking is available on the off-street parking area at the intersection of County T and Center Street (W7824 Center Rd.\, Greenbush). Please arrive by 8:45 AM to make your way to the blacksmith shop by the 9 AM start time. Enter through the Wade House front gate. A staff member will escort you to the blacksmith shop.  Participants must wear sturdy shoes or boots\, have long hair pulled back and wear no loose clothing. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty\, and dress for the weather and heat of the forge. Gloves and safety glasses are provided. Lunch is included in the full day workshop fee. Please bring a water bottle. Bathrooms are available in a separate building within walking distance of the blacksmith shop. The Wade House museum store is open daily during business hours.  Guests may exit and return throughout the day.The site will remain open rain or shine. No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.Because of the historic nature of the buildings\, not all areas are ADA accessible. The blacksmith shop is wheelchair accessible\, however\, the terrain is rough and the workshop itself requires the ability to stand for long periods\, have strength in arms and be able to withstand heat.Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 920-526-3271 or wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org. Have Questions? For more information\, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org. 
URL:https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/blacksmithing-workshops-at-wade-house-11072026-0900/
LOCATION:Wade House\, W7965 State Hwy 23\, Greenbush\, WI\, 53026\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History Workshop: Baking and Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \nSelect Days | 10 AM–3 PM  \nNov 14 & Nov 21\, 2026 \n \nNovember 14th: Experience a Cozy 19th-Century German Cooking Workshop \n \nStep into a 19th-century kitchen and spend the day preparing a traditional German midday meal from start to finish. In this hands-on cooking workshop\, you’ll work with each other to prepare a full seasonal supper using historical techniques and familiar ingredients—all while experiencing the nostalgia of rural 1800s Wisconsin cooking. You’ll discuss German foodways\, seasonal cooking and preservation practices\, and how many cherished traditions immigrated with Germans to the Midwest. When you’re finished\, taste and take home some of your very own hard-earned supper. \nGuests will make the following dishes: Zwiebelkichen (onion cake)\, Creamed Bratwursts with fresh rye bread and butter\, a hot potato salad\, and a seasonal fruit kuchen (cake). Guests will be provided with recipes used in the program to take home\, as well as any food left over after tastings. \nNovember 21st: Experience a Cozy 19th-Century Sausage Making Workshop \n \nUsing 19th-century methods and recipes\, you’ll participate in every step of traditional sausage making — grinding\, seasoning\, stuffing\, and cooking over a historic-style stove. Learn how early settlers preserved meat through the long winters and discover the flavors and techniques passed down through generations of Wisconsin families. Enjoy ample taste testing throughout the day—and be sure to take home some of the finished products and recipes. \n \nGuests will make the following sausages: Bratwurst\, Breakfast Sausage and Swedish Potato Sausage. Guests will be provided with recipes used in the program to take home as well as some sausages made during the program. \n \nWhat You’ll Experience    \n\nA baking and cooking course from a talented Old World Wisconsin ambassador—perfect for beginners and pros alike\nThe opportunity to cook authentic 1800s recipes using utensils and methods of the time\nA chance to sample your own wonderful cooking\, plus take-home foods and copies of recipes used\n\nCost \n$150/person  \nMust be 18+ to participate.  \nAdvanced registration is required. \nSociety members receive a 10% discount\, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out. \n  \n \nAbout the Location \nOld World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes\, farms\, stores and workshops. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s\, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history\, covering more than 70 years and many cultures\, including African American\, Danish\, Finnish\, Hessian\, Irish\, Norwegian\, Polish\, Pomeranian and Yankee..  \nOld World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border\, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan\, historians documented countless historic farmhouses\, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete\, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece\, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.   \nOld World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67Eagle\, WI 53119  \n \nKnow Before You Go & Accessibility  \n \n\nThis workshop is for participants 18 years old and up. \nThe instructor will meet participants at the Welcome Center. \nParticipants should bring their own lunch.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Historic buildings at Old World Wisconsin do not have modern heating/cooling systems and working with wood stoves can be very hot during the summer. \nOld World Wisconsin grounds remain open rain or shine. Programs are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions. \nOld World Wisconsin is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The site features gravel roads\, rough and hilly terrain\, and encompasses over 400 acres of publicly accessible woodlands. Our staff recommends dressing in layers and choosing sturdy footwear. \nOnsite vehicle parking is available for FREE at Old World Wisconsin. The parking lot can accommodate large vehicles\, RVs\, and buses. \nModern restrooms\, changing rooms\, and water fountains are available on site. \nNo pets are allowed.  \nBecause of the historic nature of the buildings\, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests using wheelchairs and electric scooters are eligible for complimentary admission. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 262-594-6301 or oww@wisconsinhistory.org. \n\nHave Questions? \nFor more information\, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org. 
URL:https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/hands-on-history-workshop-baking-and-cooking-11142026-1000/
LOCATION:Old World Wisconsin\, W372 S9727 Hwy 67\, Eagle\, WI\, 53119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History Workshop: Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nSelect Days | 10 AM–3 PM  \nJune 17\, June 24\, July 8\, July 15\, July 22\, July 29\, Nov 14 & Nov 21\, 2026   \n \nForge\, Craft and Become a Blacksmith  \n \nForge your skill and prove your merit as an 1800s metalworker when you step into the heat of the Blacksmith Workshop at Old World Wisconsin! Learn the basics of blacksmithing as you work in small groups shoulder to shoulder with a trained and talented smith. At the warmth of the forge\, learn how to heat and work steel by crafting and molding a variety of different objects—which you’ll be able to take home and present to friends\, family and loved ones as handmade gifts. No prior experience is needed. This is an introductory level class. Projects to make and take with you include different hook styles and other small items.  \nEach participant will make at least one item to take home; items may vary on skill level and instructor.  \n   \nWhat You’ll Experience    \n\nThe opportunity to apprentice under a talented Old World smith\nA course in forging\, heating and working steel into a variety of different objects\nThe chance to bring home hand-crafted\, forge-made souvenirs for friends\, family and loved ones \n\nCost \n$200/person  \nMust be 18+ to participate.   \nAdvanced registration is required. \nSociety members receive a 10% discount\, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out. \n  \n \nAbout the Location \nOld World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes\, farms\, stores and workshops. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s\, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history\, covering more than 70 years and many cultures\, including African American\, Danish\, Finnish\, Hessian\, Irish\, Norwegian\, Polish\, Pomeranian and Yankee.  \nOld World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border\, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan\, historians documented countless historic farmhouses\, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete\, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece\, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.   \nOld World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67Eagle\, WI 53119  \n \nKnow Before You Go & Accessibility  \n \n\nThis workshop is for participants 18 years and up.\nThe instructor will meet participants at the Welcome Center.\nParticipants should bring their own lunch.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Historic buildings at Old World Wisconsin do not have modern heating/cooling systems and working with a forge can be very hot during the summer.\nOld World Wisconsin grounds remain open rain or shine. Programs are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions.\nOld World Wisconsin is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The site features gravel roads\, rough and hilly terrain\, and encompasses over 400 acres of publicly accessible woodlands. Our staff recommends dressing in layers and choosing sturdy footwear.\nOnsite vehicle parking is available for FREE at Old World Wisconsin. The parking lot can accommodate large vehicles\, RVs\, and buses.\nModern restrooms\, changing rooms\, and water fountains are available on site.\nNo pets are allowed.\nBecause of the historic nature of the buildings\, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests using wheelchairs and electric scooters are eligible for complimentary admission. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 262-594-6301 or oww@wisconsinhistory.org. \n\nHave Questions? \nFor more information\, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org. 
URL:https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/hands-on-history-workshop-blacksmithing-11142026-1000/
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History Workshop: Baking and Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Event Details  Select Days | 10 AM–3 PM  Nov 14 & Nov 21\, 2026  November 14th: Experience a Cozy 19th-Century German Cooking Workshop  Step into a 19th-century kitchen and spend the day preparing a traditional German midday meal from start to finish. In this hands-on cooking workshop\, you’ll work with each other to prepare a full seasonal supper using historical techniques and familiar ingredients—all while experiencing the nostalgia of rural 1800s Wisconsin cooking. You’ll discuss German foodways\, seasonal cooking and preservation practices\, and how many cherished traditions immigrated with Germans to the Midwest. When you’re finished\, taste and take home some of your very own hard-earned supper. Guests will make the following dishes: Zwiebelkichen (onion cake)\, Creamed Bratwursts with fresh rye bread and butter\, a hot potato salad\, and a seasonal fruit kuchen (cake). Guests will be provided with recipes used in the program to take home\, as well as any food left over after tastings. November 21st: Experience a Cozy 19th-Century Sausage Making Workshop  Using 19th-century methods and recipes\, you’ll participate in every step of traditional sausage making — grinding\, seasoning\, stuffing\, and cooking over a historic-style stove. Learn how early settlers preserved meat through the long winters and discover the flavors and techniques passed down through generations of Wisconsin families. Enjoy ample taste testing throughout the day—and be sure to take home some of the finished products and recipes.  Guests will make the following sausages: Bratwurst\, Breakfast Sausage and Swedish Potato Sausage. Guests will be provided with recipes used in the program to take home as well as some sausages made during the program.  What You’ll Experience    A baking and cooking course from a talented Old World Wisconsin ambassador—perfect for beginners and pros alikeThe opportunity to cook authentic 1800s recipes using utensils and methods of the timeA chance to sample your own wonderful cooking\, plus take-home foods and copies of recipes used Cost $150/person  Must be 18+ to participate.  Advanced registration is required. Society members receive a 10% discount\, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.    About the Location Old World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes\, farms\, stores and workshops. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s\, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history\, covering more than 70 years and many cultures\, including African American\, Danish\, Finnish\, Hessian\, Irish\, Norwegian\, Polish\, Pomeranian and Yankee..  Old World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border\, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan\, historians documented countless historic farmhouses\, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete\, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece\, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.   Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67Eagle\, WI 53119   Know Before You Go & Accessibility   This workshop is for participants 18 years old and up. The instructor will meet participants at the Welcome Center. Participants should bring their own lunch.Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Historic buildings at Old World Wisconsin do not have modern heating/cooling systems and working with wood stoves can be very hot during the summer. Old World Wisconsin grounds remain open rain or shine. Programs are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions. Old World Wisconsin is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The site features gravel roads\, rough and hilly terrain\, and encompasses over 400 acres of publicly accessible woodlands. Our staff recommends dressing in layers and choosing sturdy footwear. Onsite vehicle parking is available for FREE at Old World Wisconsin. The parking lot can accommodate large vehicles\, RVs\, and buses. Modern restrooms\, changing rooms\, and water fountains are available on site. No pets are allowed.  Because of the historic nature of the buildings\, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests using wheelchairs and electric scooters are eligible for complimentary admission. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 262-594-6301 or oww@wisconsinhistory.org. Have Questions? For more information\, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org. 
URL:https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/hands-on-history-workshop-baking-and-cooking-11212026-1000/
LOCATION:Old World Wisconsin\, W372 S9727 Hwy 67\, Eagle\, WI\, 53119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History Workshop: Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nSelect Days | 10 AM–3 PM  \nJune 17\, June 24\, July 8\, July 15\, July 22\, July 29\, Nov 14 & Nov 21\, 2026   \n \nForge\, Craft and Become a Blacksmith  \n \nForge your skill and prove your merit as an 1800s metalworker when you step into the heat of the Blacksmith Workshop at Old World Wisconsin! Learn the basics of blacksmithing as you work in small groups shoulder to shoulder with a trained and talented smith. At the warmth of the forge\, learn how to heat and work steel by crafting and molding a variety of different objects—which you’ll be able to take home and present to friends\, family and loved ones as handmade gifts. No prior experience is needed. This is an introductory level class. Projects to make and take with you include different hook styles and other small items.  \nEach participant will make at least one item to take home; items may vary on skill level and instructor.  \n   \nWhat You’ll Experience    \n\nThe opportunity to apprentice under a talented Old World smith\nA course in forging\, heating and working steel into a variety of different objects\nThe chance to bring home hand-crafted\, forge-made souvenirs for friends\, family and loved ones \n\nCost \n$200/person  \nMust be 18+ to participate.   \nAdvanced registration is required. \nSociety members receive a 10% discount\, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out. \n  \n \nAbout the Location \nOld World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes\, farms\, stores and workshops. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s\, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history\, covering more than 70 years and many cultures\, including African American\, Danish\, Finnish\, Hessian\, Irish\, Norwegian\, Polish\, Pomeranian and Yankee.  \nOld World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border\, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan\, historians documented countless historic farmhouses\, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete\, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece\, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.   \nOld World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67Eagle\, WI 53119  \n \nKnow Before You Go & Accessibility  \n \n\nThis workshop is for participants 18 years and up.\nThe instructor will meet participants at the Welcome Center.\nParticipants should bring their own lunch.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Historic buildings at Old World Wisconsin do not have modern heating/cooling systems and working with a forge can be very hot during the summer.\nOld World Wisconsin grounds remain open rain or shine. Programs are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions.\nOld World Wisconsin is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The site features gravel roads\, rough and hilly terrain\, and encompasses over 400 acres of publicly accessible woodlands. Our staff recommends dressing in layers and choosing sturdy footwear.\nOnsite vehicle parking is available for FREE at Old World Wisconsin. The parking lot can accommodate large vehicles\, RVs\, and buses.\nModern restrooms\, changing rooms\, and water fountains are available on site.\nNo pets are allowed.\nBecause of the historic nature of the buildings\, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests using wheelchairs and electric scooters are eligible for complimentary admission. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 262-594-6301 or oww@wisconsinhistory.org. \n\nHave Questions? \nFor more information\, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org. 
URL:https://calendar.wisconsinhistory.org/event/hands-on-history-workshop-blacksmithing-11212026-1000/
LOCATION:Old World Wisconsin\, W372 S9727 Hwy 67\, Eagle\, WI\, 53119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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