What a fantastic place to spend the day, walking around the grounds and peering back though history…read morewithin the doorways and windows of these carefully preserved original buildings that were moved to this location and filled with artifacts, and done up like different little shops, a church, a town hall, a toy store, a printer's, a school, a mill, an old caboose. The Galloway House tour includes gorgeous antiques and furnishings of the family. The museum has so many neat things to look at, from arrowheads to vehicles to clothing. Highly recommend a visit (or two at least), it is a beautiful place.

Wow, best kept secret around. Rich history of horse drawn carriages in the museum, blacksmith…read morehands on workshops and demos, 1800's logging history and demo, horse drawn carriage ride, and the truly fascinating history of Wisconsin's Wade House (complete with detailed tour.). Those who work there clearly enjoy sharing this history with the visitors, and it was a truly enjoyable experience.

A wonderful experience back in time. Loved the museum, buggy ride, saw mill, and tour of home. Very…read morelow pricing for such a wonderful experience. Highly recommend for experiencing the past.

We've visited a few times and the history is really interesting but tough with kids (aside from…read moreduring their gingerbread show which is adorable and fun) because they're not allowed to touch anything. So, while the building houses Girl Scout troops and things, the tours aren't really young child friendly. During the holidays, there is a gingerbread show where you can vote in different categories and that is really fun and very kid friendly.

It is strange because it's says they have free tours daily except holidays but it looks like no one…read moreis around. Sure enough the guide will show and take you on this neat journey of this amazing building and cultural history.

We took the stairs up to the light station. There is a great view from the top. We took a quick…read morelook around and found a nice neighborhood surrounding it. I didn't know there was a museum until reading reviews. I assume the museum was closed when we went.

There's a certain romance to a lighthouse that attracts people. This is a unique light station,…read moreit's more than a lighthouse. In most cases, there is a separate lighthouse and a lighthouse keeper's quarters. Here, the light tower was built on the top of the lighthouse keeper's quarters, making it just that much more convenient. Of course, being a lighthouse keeper was far from convenient. It was usually a lonely job, perfect for a solitary soul who liked isolation. It was a necessary job, warning ships away from dangerous shorelines, shoals, reefs and rocks, or welcoming ships into a safe harbor. Before the days of radar and later, GPS, the lighthouse was the only way to let mariners know they were nearing land. Many had foghorns to perform the same function when the light could not be seen. Lake Michigan was lined with lighthouses. Many remain, but most have long ago been decommissioned and extinguished. In fact, this lighthouse was decommissioned in 1903, after a pierhead light had been installed. The light tower was removed in 1934. No one knows whatever happened to that light and the 4th order Fresnel lens that guided ships into, or past, Port Washington. In 2000, the Port Washington Historical Society was presented with the light station. An ambitious project began to restore the light station to its former glory. When the Duchy of Luxembourg heard that the people of Port Washington were beginning the restoration, the Duchy offered to help. The people of Luxembourg were appreciative of the many descendents of Luxembourg emigrants who still lived in Ozaukee County, and grateful for the American army liberating Luxembourg in World War II. The Duchy built a duplicate of the old light tower and shipped it to Port Washington. The tower went up in 2002 as the restoration was nearing completion. The committee raised funds to have a reproduction of the 4th Order Beehive Fresnel Lens made, identical to the one that had originally been in the tower. It was installed in 2007. You will see all this when you take the tour! Volunteer guides will tell you the entire story of the Port Washington Light Station and invite you to climb the ladders to the light room. It's a spectacular view of Port Washington and Lake Michigan. Children under six are not allowed to climb to the light tower, and it is not for the faint of heart. The ladders are steep, and appropriate clothing and footwear is required. No flip-flops or mules are allowed and skirts are not recommended. No kilts, guys. The light station is open on weekends, May through October. Group tours can be arranged.

The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial is located in Kewaskum, about 45 miles north of Milwaukee. The memorial…read moreis a place where you can learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and its aftermath. One of the nearly 3,000 people who perished on that day was Andrea Lyn Haberman, a Kewaskum High School graduate. In 2001, then 25-year-old Andrea had just got engaged and moved with her fiancé into a new home in Chicago. She worked for Carr Futures, a brokerage firm, and on September 11 she was on her first trip to New York City, traveling for meetings at the New York office of Carr Futures, on the 92nd floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. She got there about an hour early for her 9 AM meeting, but before it started, American Airlines flight 11 crashed through the building a floor above her. Months later, recovery workers discovered Andrea's cell phone and some of her other personal items in the debris pile at Ground Zero, which are now a part of the NYC's 9/11 Memorial Museum's collection. The Wisconsin Memorial is a place to remember Andrea and others who were killed on 9/11. Its centerpiece is a 2,200-pound steel beam recovered from the North Tower. The steel beam is anchored to a pentagon-shaped foundation, a tribute to the Pentagon, which also was attacked on 9/11. Gordon Haberman, the father of Andrea, worked together with other community members to procure the centerpiece. After a lengthy process, the beam arrived in Kewaskum in August 2014. The dedication and the opening ceremony of the memorial was held in 2021. The Wisconsin Memorial also features the same quote from the Roman poet Virgil which is emblazoned on the central wall of the 9/11 NYC Memorial Hall: "No day shall erase you from the memory of time." The Survivor Tree of the Wisconsin Memorial comes from a seedling of the Callery pear tree which was inside a raised planter on Austin J. Tobin Plaza at the World Trade Center. This original survivor tree was discovered severely damaged in October 2001 at Ground Zero, with snapped roots and burned and broken branches. It was originally assumed to be dead, but a branch was poking out of the debris and had given off some leaves. The tree is a living reminder of resilience, survival, and rebirth. The memorial also has two trellis towers to commemorate the Twin Towers and the volunteers who worked at Ground Zero. Many of these workers died of cancers and other illnesses because of their exposure to toxins at the site. The plant on these trellis towers is sweet autumn clematis (clematis terniflora), chosen because it flowers in September and because it aggressively climbs over anything, symbolizing perseverance. The sculpture named "Ascension" was made by Susan Falkman in 2021. She wanted it to express that from loss and horror hope will rise. As the material she chose white marble, a material long used to memorialize the fallen and the heroic, to honor the first responders at the Twin Towers. If you wish to show the post-2001 generations what 9/11 was about and teach them to remember the victims, this is the place to visit. On this small but beautiful plaza we will learn and see how tragic the loss of human life is but that good will prevail.

From the owner: The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center serves as a place to remember the victims, honor…read morethose who responded, celebrate the resilience of our communities and country, and educate future generations about the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.

Fantastic place for kids and folks of all ages to get a historical lesson on how life was like for…read moreearly American Pioneers. They have real historic homes and buildings throughout the property showcasing everything from going to school, home life, farm life, church, and even a post office/rail station that date back as far as the 1840's. The restored train car is awesome! Their attention to detail and historical accuracy is impeccable and impressive, to say the least. You literally walk in the buildings and are instantly taken back in time when you look to see every square inch around you is a preserved antique. We've been here quite a few times and each time there was something new to discover or try out (we love when they have hands-on stations!). Different things we had the opportunity to experience on our visits include making our own butter, tin-punched ornaments, & scavenger hunts. During our visits, the buildings were all opened for touring and there were interpreters dressed in period clothing ready to give you a history lesson on that building and answer any questions we may have had. The Pioneer Village is also host to numerous events throughout the year so there's always a reason to visit!

It's a lovely place with great old building and lovely history. I recommend you to visit this place.read more

It is amazing. The house is amazing too. It tells us all about the Tallman House, and what it looks…read morelike.

Inside, you feel the presence of something ancient and otherworldly. The interior design is…read morebeautiful, simple, yet functional and elegant. One of the most wonderful places I've ever set foot into.

This is a wonderfully preserved Temple. It's a treasure and a testament to the Jewish history of…read moreMadison.

This is such a cool nature preserve and it was beautiful to walk through in the evening Labor Day…read moreweekend. Lots of people had the same idea, but it didn't feel crowded. Saw lots of critters. Ground hog, raccoons, dead, birds. Beautiful flowers. I love the boardwalks and the eerie green swamp.

A great asset for the Fox River Valley. The park has a long series of elevated wooden boardwalks…read morethat brings the public above the wetlands. There are a number of signs that guide you through the animal and plant life. Finally, you must stop by the Bald Eagle Nest! It a full-sized replica that is over 6 feet wide!