WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Horse-drawn carriage in front of the Wade House

WADE HOUSE

WELCOME TO A HORSE-POWERED WORLD!

Wade House Historic Site offers a glimpse back to a horse-powered world. Visit the site to experience what it was like when travelers and horses rested in Greenbush for a time and when life and business in the area bustled as the new town grew and prospered.
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DAILY EXPERIENCE


WESLEY W. JUNG CARRIAGE MUSEUM

Discover Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons.
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BLACKSMITH SHOP & SAWMILL

Hear the ring of a blacksmith’s anvil and feel the rumble of an up-and-down muley saw.
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HISTORIC HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES

Experience the delight of an old-fashioned horse-drawn wagon ride.
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WADE HOUSE STAGECOACH HOTEL

Explore an 1850s nationally-landmarked stagecoach inn through costumed guided tours.
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