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The Manitowoc County Historical Society is set to open its summer season at Pinecrest Village on June 1. The village offers a range of programs and events designed to engage visitors with historical experiences from the 1850s through the early 1900s.

Pinecrest Village features over 30 historic structures, providing an opportunity for guests to participate in activities such as attending class in a one-room schoolhouse or observing historic trades. The summer season will run until September 30, with general admission available from Wednesday through Saturday, and special programming on Sundays.

Admission fees are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors aged 62 and above, $10 for youth aged 4 to 17, and free for children under four years old. A special Access Admission rate of $5 is also offered. Members of the Manitowoc County Historical Society enjoy free entry.

For further details about the Manitowoc County Historical Society, individuals can contact (920) 684-4445 or visit their website at ManitowocCountyHistory.org.

The society is located in Eastern Wisconsin's Ice Age Kettle Moraine countryside and serves as a living history museum. It encompasses a Welcome Center with local history exhibits and research services, along with Pinecrest Historical Village—a collection of over 25 historic buildings showcasing period furnishings from early settlers.

Pinecrest Historical Village originated in 1970 following a land donation by the Hugo and Eleanor Vetting family. It has since developed into a representation of a small Wisconsin community from the early 1900s. The buildings reflect various architectural styles significant to Wisconsin's history, while furnishings and tools used by interpreters are either original or well-researched reproductions.

For more information on visiting or membership, interested parties can reach out via phone or online.