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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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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🍨Get your tastebuds ready!🍨 Tomorrow, July 19th, we will be continuing our Summer of 40 Flavors featuring @Baron's Gelatoelato. Here is our new list of flavors:
Orange Fig
Pistachio
Salted Caramel
Cookies and Creme
Vanilla Beam
Cinnamon
Dirty Cookies and Cream
Malt
Chocolate Birthday Cake
Lemon Coconut Sorbet
Orange Grapefruit Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet
✨Our Wade House specialty flavor will be Mint Stracciatella, as a nod to the fresh mint grown in our garden and on our grounds.
We can't wait for you to join us for this delicious day! ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Tonight's the Night! 🎉4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Join us TONIGHT for an unforgettable evening at the charming Visitor Center as we celebrate the legendary hospitality of our beloved founder, Betsey Wade! 💛
🍕 Savor mouthwatering pizzas from Marzano and Fire Drill Pizza Companies.
🍷 Refresh with soft drinks, beer, and wine available for purchase
🎶 Enjoy friends, neighbors, and great vibes all evening
🎟️ Free admission – bring your friends and family! ... See MoreSee Less
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Can you come same day for upcoming dates or do you have to purchase in advance of pizza night?
We were there. Absolutely amazing. Frank came out to chat a bit too. And it was super fast. Maybe 5 minute wait, if that
We are here! New way of cooking the pizzas and pizzas are coming out much quicker than last year if you’re concerned, don’t be!
𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗦: Sweet and savory adventures await at Wade House Historic Site! Join us for the perfect blend of history, hospitality and incredible eats.
🍕 𝗣𝗜𝗭𝗭𝗔 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: Thursday, July 17 & August 28 | 4-8 PM
Channel Betsey Wade's legendary hospitality with mouthwatering selection of pizza pies fresh from the wood-fired oven! We're bringing you the best with Marzano Pizza Company and Fire Drill Pizza.
✓Good food
✓Gorgeous scenery
✓Even better company
Pro tip: RSVP early for the fastest service!
🍨 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗡'𝗦 𝗚𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦: Saturday, July 19 & August 16 | 10 AM-5 PM
We're partnering with award-winning Baron's Gelato of Sheboygan (Best Gelato in Wisconsin 🏆 + Gelato World Tour Top 12 finalist!) for the ultimate summer cool-down experience. Two gelato carts + a dozen flavors + sample them all = one sweet Saturday!
While you're here, don't miss:
✓Horse-drawn stagecoach rides
✓27-room Greek Revival Wade House Stagecoach Inn tour
✓Working sawmill & blacksmith shop
✓Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: wihist.org/3IqaSWW
wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/
This one-of-a-kind historic setting is located just minutes from 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 and a short drive from both 𝗙𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘂 𝗟𝗮𝗰 and 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘆𝗴𝗮𝗻!
#ExploreWisconsinHistory #WadeHouse #KettleMoraine #ElkhartLake #Sheboygan #FondduLac #HistoricSite #PizzaNight #BaronsGelato #Wisconsin #WeekendPlans #FamilyFun #HistoryMeetsHospitality ... See MoreSee Less
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