Pinecrest Historical Village

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explore the Great War and its effect on Manitowoc County. Manitowoc County, with a population of 45,000, sent more than 2,300 of her sons to World War I. Company H Manitowoc's unit in the Old Wisconsin National […]

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explore the Great War and its effect on Manitowoc County. Manitowoc County, with a population of 45,000, sent more than 2,300 of her sons to World War I. Company H Manitowoc's unit in the Old Wisconsin National […]

Thursday, June 6, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM The class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a decorative “S” hook or a bottle opener to take home. […]

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Students will have the opportunity to make at least 2 of the following decorative projects for the home: dinner triangle, candleholders, hooks, or fire pit poker. It is helpful if you have taken another one of our blacksmithing courses before.  Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and […]

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 9:00 AM  3:00 PM Ages: 10 through 16 It is time to be an apprentice! Follow alongside our blacksmiths, carpenters, dressmaker, cheese maker, and printer as you learn about these trades and try your hand at making your own projects. Cost: $50. MCHS Members receive a 15% discount on the camp registration fees. […]

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM The class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a decorative “S” hook or a bottle opener to take home. Topics […]

Thursday, July 25, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM This class will invite teens to learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting. Everyone will get to make several small, hands-on projects, such as small cuff bracelet, dinner triangle, or hooks. Begin by learning about proper safety in a workshop environment. All costs of materials are included in […]

Thursday, August 8, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Students will have the opportunity to make one of the following outdoor projects to enjoy: hoof pick, lantern/plant hooks, or fire pit poker. It is helpful if you have taken another one of our blacksmithing courses before.  Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and lots of time […]

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 12:00 PM  3:00 PM Students will have the opportunity to make at least 2 of the following decorative projects for the home: dinner triangle, candleholders, hooks, or fire pit poker. It is helpful if you have taken another one of our blacksmithing courses before. Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and […]

Friday, September 27, 2024, 9:30 AM  2:00 PM iscover more about Manitowoc County during the Civil War! Participants learn how the soldiers and citizens of the Union lived during the conflict. Meet Civil War legends, watch cavalry and artillery demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities and tour Pinecrest Village's museum buildings. This program is open to all public, […]

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:00 PM  - 3:00 PM This class will allow a parent/grandparent to work with a child as they learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting. Everyone will get to make several small, hands-on projects, such as small dinner triangles and hooks, while learning about proper safety in a workshop environment. All […]