Explore the Era of the One-Room Schoolhouse
You don’t have to walk uphill, both ways, to discover the history of Wisconsin schoolhouses. At Reed School, class is back in session, and this time fun and games are encouraged! Explore this 1915 school and see how students learned and thrived in a classroom environment without the internet, computers, electricity, or even running water. Don’t forget to erase the chalkboard!
FIELD TRIPS & GROUP TOURS
Field Trips
The best day of your school year awaits! Don’t just read about history, experience it! Field Trips at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites and museums allow students to step into the worlds they’re studying through fun adventures and engaging experiences around the state for grades k-12.
Group Tours
Travel Together Through Time and bring your group tour to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s sites and museums. Experience the worlds and wonders of Wisconsin’s past. Book your group tour today! Tours include private guide(s) that can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your group.
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Be part of something historic! Reed School is gearing up for a fantastic season, but we can’t do it without you! We are currently looking for a part-time Historic Reed School Tour Guide.
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Stroll through snow-dusted streets at Old World Wisconsin's Home for the Holidays, savor a cozy Christmas tea at Villa Louis, or indulge in fresh-baked delights at the Wade House Christmas. Don't delay, these events sell fast!
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Eerie vibes on chilly nights await! From live retellings of Edgar Allen Poe's foreboding works to Victorian Spiritualism workshops to Halloween Legends & Lore at Old World, there's no shortage of spooky activities to put a chill down your spine this fall.
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