Two people in period time clothing ride a horse-drawn carriage pulled by two light beige colored horses on a grassy field with a white fence and trees in the background.

A Wade House Carriage Competition

Fri – Sun, July 11 – 13

Witness the power of horsepower at Wade House during this rare, three-day carriage driving event. Join us at the Wade House arena as drivers compete in tests of tact, speed and skill—all while dressed to impress in their best finery.

A Wade House Carriage Competition

Fri – Sun, July 11 – 13

Witness the power of horsepower at Wade House during this rare, three-day carriage driving event. Join us at the Wade House arena as drivers compete in tests of tact, speed and skill—all while dressed to impress in their best finery.

Experience Historic Hospitality from the time of Horse-Drawn Carriages

Wade House showcases the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and railroads. Explore the golden era of the carriage through our stagecoach inn and historic structures, a state-of-the-art modern museum, and Wisconsin’s largest collections of carriages and wagons.

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Pick up your 2025 Member Pastport and start collecting stamps when you visit Wade House! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership!  

A woman wearing a white jacket and black pants, and a man wearing a face mask and dark coat lift a white cover off a red and yellow stagecoach secured on a wooden pallet outdoors.

Step Into History – For a Limited Time Only

Step back in time with the 1875 Hotel Style Concord Stagecoach #433 at the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum. One of only about 160 known to exist, this beautifully preserved coach is a striking addition to Wisconsin’s largest collection of historic carriages and wagons. Don’t miss your chance to view this remarkable artifact!


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Make Your Next Event Historic

Wade House is one of Sheboygan County’s most unique venues for your wedding and private event. We offer four special venues for any event you want to host!

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All Wisconsin Historical Society members enjoy unlimited free admission to our 11 historic sites and museums, exclusive merchandise and special event discounts, a complimentary annual subscription to the Wisconsin Magazine of History and more. Join at the Family level and above for added benefits and discounts at over 1,200 organizations nationwide! 


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Step back in time and experience the journey of a lifetime aboard a horse-powered covered wagon as it rolls through the stunning Kettle Moraine countryside — just like Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family traveled throughout the Midwest in the 1800s!
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🌾 Prairie Schooner Saturdays Are Here! 🌾

Step back in time and experience the journey of a lifetime aboard a horse-powered covered wagon as it rolls through the stunning Kettle Moraine countryside — just like Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family traveled throughout the Midwest in the 1800s!

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We cant wait for the first day of Barons Gelato Days: A Summer of 40 Flavors featuring Barons Gelato! Come visit us and try these tantalizing treats, including Wade Houses own new signature flavor: Rhubarb Basil! We could tell you more about it, but instead well let Baron tell you himself. Check out his video below!

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