Travel Through Time
Wisconsin’s largest collection of historic carriages and wagons is yours to explore year ‘round at the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum. Weather permitting, check out snowshoes at our visitor center and experience the natural beauty of our grounds via a different form of historic transportation! Snowshoes are available with 4+ inches of snow cover. The remainder of our site buildings, including the original Wade House Inn, our sawmill, and blacksmith shop, reopen for general admission in May 2026.
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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SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT WADE HOUSE
Our next Wade House Timeless Tales Speaker Series hits close to home. We are thrilled to welcome Mary Bergin, who grew up on a farm in the Town of Greenbush, not too far from Wade House!
"The soul of who we are as Wisconsinites - loyal, quirky, down to earth, humble - takes root with how and where we are raised. For many, our earliest memories are of life in or near a small town."
This is a quote from Bergin's book "Small Town Wisconsin - Fun, Surprising, and Exceptional Road Trips." On March 14, she will highlight some of the many places that make Wisconsin special - and share some tips and secrets she has picked up along the way.
To join us for this event, please book your tickets at wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/
"Small Town Wisconsin" is also available now at Wade House's gift shop!
Mary Bergin lives in Madison, and her awards include five Lowell Thomas honors, the highest recognition for North American travel journalists. From 2002 to 2019, Mary produced a weekly and syndicated newspaper column about close-to-home travel and food. Her other work has been syndicated nationally through the Chicago Tribune Content Agency and USA Today networks.
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Woo hoo! That’s my friend. See you there!
They didn’t mention that Mary grew up just up the road!
Great news. Congratulations
How very cool! Back near your old stomping’ grounds.
Mary, I would love to join you but I am scheduled to work.
Excited for you
Looking forward to seeing you, Mary Bergin!
As usual, you'll be great highlighting Wisconsin small town wonders. Wish I could be there. Mary, is your appearance being taped to share online later?
This is wonderful, Mary!
Mary If I didn’t live three states away , I would be there. Good luck with your event Jeff Ps I just talked with Lynn last Friday out in LA
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Did you know that before he lived "in a van down by the river," Chris Farley grew up in Wisconsin?
Join us in learning more on February 21, 2026 at Wade House!
Dean Robbins' book "Wisconsin Idols - 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me" discusses Farley's first audition at a Madison comedy club. "With all eyes on him, and his future on the line, he fell violently out of a chair. Alarmed troupe members thought he'd had a heart attack until they realized he was joking. Impressed by his commitment to the gag, they hired him on the spot."
Dean Robbins will join us at Wade House Historic Site as part of our Wade House Timeless Tales Speaker Series this Saturday. To join in the discussion, please purchase your tickets at wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/
Dean Robbins is a journalist who has contributed to USA Today, The New York Daily News, GRAMMY magazine, and other national media outlets, as well as serving as editor in chief of Isthmus and On Wisconsin magazine. He is also a children’s author whose books have appeared on many best-of-the-year lists, earning praise in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal.
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Our next Wisconsin connection is even more local... did you know that Jackie Robinson had a friend in Sheboygan?
Join us in learning more on February 21, 2026 at Wade House!
Find out why Jackie Robinson befriended an 8-year-old boy from Sheboygan in Dean Robbins' book "Wisconsin Idols - 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me."
Dean Robbins will join us at Wade House Historic Site as part of our Wade House Timeless Tales Speaker Series this Saturday. To join in the discussion, please purchase your tickets at wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/
Dean Robbins is a journalist who has contributed to USA Today, The New York Daily News, GRAMMY magazine, and other national media outlets, as well as serving as editor in chief of Isthmus and On Wisconsin magazine. He is also a children’s author whose books have appeared on many best-of-the-year lists, earning praise in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal.
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