Experience Historic Hospitality from the time of Horse-Drawn Carriages
Explore the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and railroads. At Wade House, the golden era of carriages lives on, with historic structures and a state-of-the-art museum highlighting the wonder of travel.
Your journey also includes stunning nature trails and stops at the sawmill, blacksmith shop, and more. The state-of-the-art Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum includes interactive exhibits for all ages and is home to Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons.
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Autumn Celebration Weekend
Sat Oct 15 – Sun Oct 16 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Breathe in the smell of the crisp fall leaves and celebrate the changing of the seasons at Wade House. Carve pumpkins and turnips, dip candles, and dye sheep’s wool. Play snap apple, listen to scary stories, and enjoy hot apple cider.
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Throwback Thursday to our Arts, Crafts, and Trades Fair! It was such a great day. 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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Interested in being a vendor next year.🙂🐢🌊🎨
The changing colors make for a beautiful wedding ceremony backdrop. FALL in love with Wade House and our venue options today! #wadehouseweddings ... See MoreSee Less
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It's Trivia Tuesday!
There's a lot to see in the Wade House kitchens. We have a mix of old features, reproduction cooking ware, and even some modern touches here and there. That being said, what is it that Emily is holding? Put your answer in the comments below! ... See MoreSee Less
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It's loaf sugar! 🙂
Something to start the wood stove up?
A sugar cone that is wrapped in paper to keep it dry.
Cone sugar
Fire starter !??
Sugar, it came wrapped in paper and you had to scrape it to get it loose.
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