19th Annual Civil War Weekend

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - Sunday, September 27, 2009   9 am-5 pm

Two full days of Civil War drama unfold in the largest Civil War re-enactment and encampment in Wisconsin. A full schedule of activities extends from 10 am to 5 pm both days, with two authentic battles re-enacted each day — at 11 am and 2 pm. Watch the spectacle of hundreds of soldiers — cavalry, infantry and artillery — as they struggle across the field of conflict. Experience the 1860s clash of arms between North and South as Union and Confederate troops set up camp, conduct drills and offer a variety of demonstrations. Visit with President Abraham Lincoln and listen to his perspective on the war. Civilian and women's issues, a medical field hospital, and music of the Civil War era are presented interactively each day, and special hands-on experiences abound. Expanded food and beverage offerings and an extensive array of Civil War items are available for sale on site.

Ticket Info:

Adults $12; children (5-17) $6; students and senior citizens (65 and older) $10; families $30. Horse-drawn transportation on the site included in ticket cost.

Location Info:

Venue: Wade House

Wade House, an 1860s stagecoach inn built to serve traffic along the plank road that connected Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, tells the story of frontier entrepreneur Sylvanus Wade and his family during the Civil War years. In addition to the inn, the historic site includes the recently reconstructed Herrling sawmill, one of the few working, water-powered sawmills of its kind in the nation. Wade House is also home to the Wesley Jung Carriage Museum, which houses the state's largest collection of antique carriages and working wagons.

P.O. Box 34, W7824 Center Street
Greenbush, WI

Contact Info:

Email: wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org
Phone: 920-526-3271
Fax: 920-526-3626