Everyone in the family can get a close-up view of life in a 19th century stagecoach inn during this weekend of special activities at Wade House. Our curated experience begins with a horse-drawn wagon ride to the Wade House Historic Site, where you’ll meet special guests: backyard chickens, Cotswold sheep and Morgan horses. Learn about how Wade House staff cares for our animals, and meet other special farm visitors—including goats, pigs, llamas, cows and more—from Bulitz’s Petting Zoo from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Interested in crafting? Get your hands dirty alongside our tradespeople as you experience firsthand demonstrations in using the tools and techniques early settlers practiced when constructing carriages, buildings and more. Our gardener and cook will also show you how Betsey Wade, an original founder of the Stagecoach Inn, grew and prepared food for guests. As you learn, be sure to take a break and enjoy historic yard games over a picturesque picnic lunch. And bring a camera: our farm animals are ridiculously photogenic.
Families who complete a photo-based scavenger hunt will receive a special item from our gift shop. Food and drinks available for purchase.
COST
Adult (18-64): $15
Teen (13-17): $15
Senior (65+): $13
Child (5-11): $8
Children under 5: Free
Society members receive free general admission, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book Tickets:
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About the Location
Wade House was constructed conveniently between the cities of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, along a well-used road. This made the 27-room Greek Revival hotel a popular resting point for weary travelers. Three generations of the Wade family resided on the Wade House property, with the inn operating until around 1872. The Kohler family and the Kohler Foundation purchased Wade House in 1950 and began a top-to-bottom restoration. The site became property of the Wisconsin Historical Society and opened to the public in 1953. Here, visitors can journey back to the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and trains. The site features the stagecoach hotel built and owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade, the first European settlers of Greenbush, as well as a blacksmith shop, sawmill, and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, which houses Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from the visitor center to the historic core and back again.
Wade House
W7965 State Highway 23
Greenbush, WI 53026
Know Before You Go & Accessibility
*The museum store is open daily during business hours.
Guests may exit and return throughout the day.
*Water is the only outside food/beverage allowed. *Food/beverage are available for purchase.
*Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
*The site will remain open rain or shine.
*Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather.
*No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
*Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
*Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 920-526-3271 or
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Contact
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or
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