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The Manitowoc County Historical Society has introduced a new digital guide through Bloomberg Connects, an arts and cultural app developed by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The initiative allows access to the society's historical buildings either onsite or online, featuring photo, audio, and video elements that provide insights into more than 25 historical structures at Pinecrest Historical Village.

The guide immerses visitors in the history of the area, presenting first-person narratives centered on over 20 of these historical buildings. Additional details about the construction of Pinecrest Historical Village and the development of an heirloom garden are also available. Devinne Fackelman, the Engagement Manager at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, expressed enthusiasm for the launch, stating, "This guide will give our guests to MCHS and Pinecrest Historical Village a new way to engage with our buildings and programs on and offsite."

Bloomberg Connects, widely used by cultural organizations globally, enhances engagement with the arts through digital innovation. The app offers video, audio, text content, expert commentary, and maps to facilitate visitor experience both in person and remotely.

Bloomberg Philanthropies, known for its commitment to digital advancement in arts among other areas, invests in numerous cities and countries to foster improved living conditions. In 2023, it distributed $3 billion to support various initiatives.

The Manitowoc County Historical Society operates as a living history museum in Wisconsin, with Pinecrest Historical Village representing a small Wisconsin town from the early 1900s. It features various original or accurately reproduced furnishings and tools from the period.

For further details about the Manitowoc County Historical Society, interested parties can reach out via phone or through their official website.