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The Manitowoc County Historical Society is set to open Pinecrest Village for its spring and summer season on May 2. The society announced a schedule of programs and events for the new season, promising visitors a variety of activities aimed at engaging with the region's history.

Pinecrest Village, part of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, offers numerous experiences that connect guests to the past. Visitors can participate in activities such as attending class in a one-room schoolhouse or observing traditional trades. Pinecrest Village includes over 30 historic buildings from Manitowoc County, representing the period from the 1850s to the early 1900s.

The spring season at the Manitowoc County Historical Society lasts through May, with general admission open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The summer season, running from June 1 to September 30, expands the admission days to Wednesday through Saturday, maintaining the same hours. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $10 for youths aged 4 to 17. Children under 4 years enter for free, with a special $5 Access Admission rate available. Members of the society enjoy free general admission.

For further inquiries, the Manitowoc County Historical Society can be reached at (920) 684-4445 or through their website at ManitowocCountyHistory.org.

The Manitowoc County Historical Society is located in Eastern Wisconsin's Ice Age Kettle Moraine countryside. As a living history museum spanning 60 acres, it features a Welcome Center that houses local history exhibits and research services, alongside Pinecrest Historical Village. This village showcases over 25 historic buildings furnished with original pieces or accurately researched replicas from Manitowoc County's early history.

Established in 1970 due to a land donation by the Hugo and Eleanor Vetting family, Pinecrest Village has evolved into a re-creation of a small Wisconsin community from the early 1900s. It includes buildings that form the commercial, social, and political heart of a town, reflecting various architectural styles from Wisconsin's past.

The Manitowoc County Historical Society can be contacted at (920) 684-4445 or through their website at ManitowocCountyHistory.org for additional information.