MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — After two years of limited-programming due to the pandemic, The Pinecrest Historical Village is welcoming visitors to a full season of activities, beginning this Sunday.
For more than 50 years, the 60-acre site has been a place to step back in time.
“A collection of over 30 structures, gathered from throughout Manitowoc County, to tell the story of our immigrants and early settlers about the year 1900,” said Amy Meyer, Manitowoc County Historical Society Executive Director.
Meyer says this year, guests will be able to experience three newly-renovated buildings. She says a roof on the Krueger Sawmill means this working relic will continue to cut wood into boards. Not far away, the livery stable is complete. It housed animals, and old equipment like a mechanical feeding machine.
“There’s a true appreciation for those that know how to run it, and have respect for the equipment,” said Meyer.
Meyer says the third building is the Town of Meeme Poll House. Inside, there are six voting booths, including an original pencil used to cast the votes.
“My interest is history to start with,” said Phil Groll, Manitowoc County Historical Society Volunteer.
Groll says the new attractions benefit those of all ages.
“They can see how things were done without computers, some stuff by hand. Everything is written. It’s to show the younger children and stuff like that what things were,” he said.
Amy Meyer agrees. She says preserving history here, is a responsibility.
“It’s our job as stewards of the museum to make sure that this is around for the next generation. Our kids, and grandkids to learn from, and explore,” she said.
The museum will be open this summer, Wednesday-Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The season is scheduled to wrap up on September 30.
