Hands-On History Workshop: Ales & Lagers in Old Wisconsin
- Presented By:
- Old World Wisconsin
- Dates:
- July 10, 2025
- Location:
- Old World Wisconsin
- Address:
- W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI 53119
- Phone:
- (608) 264-4848
- Time:
- 10:00 AM
- Price:
- COST: $100/person Attendees must be 21+ to participate. General Admission is included with purchase. Society members receive a 10% discount.
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Details
Step into the shoes of a historic Wisconsin farmhouse beermaker!Strap in and get ready for a hoppin’ good time! Join us at Old World Wisconsin for an interactive workshop where you’ll work firsthand to brew your very own beer. Together, we’ll heat up copper kettles and mix up fresh ingredients to create a brew straight out of the 1860s—the type of beer commonly found on early Wisconsin farms.
COST: $100/person
Attendees must be 21+ to participate.
General Admission is included with purchase. Society members receive a 10% discount.
Purchase Tickets: https://wihist.org/42alYH3Know Before You Go
- Participants must be 21 years old and up. A valid ID is required for alcohol consumption.
- Please wear sturdy, non-slip, closed-toed footwear and long pants.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the workshop. The instructor will meet participants at the Ramsey Barn Museum Store.
- Lunch is provided with the workshop.
- Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Historic buildings at Old World Wisconsin do not have modern heating/cooling systems and working with wood stoves can be very hot during the summer.
- Old World Wisconsin grounds remain open rain or shine. Programs are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions.
- Old World Wisconsin is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The site features gravel roads, rough and hilly terrain, and encompasses over 400 acres of publicly accessible woodlands. Our staff recommends dressing in layers and choosing sturdy footwear. Motorized trams make scheduled stops around the site throughout the day and rides are included with admission.
- Onsite vehicle parking is available for FREE at Old World Wisconsin. The parking lot can accommodate large vehicles, RVs, and buses.
- Admission is valid for a single day, and guests may exit and re-enter during the day of their visit.
- Modern restrooms, changing rooms, and water fountains are available on site.
- No pets are allowed.
Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests using wheelchairs and electric scooters are eligible for complimentary admission. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 262-594-6301 or oww@wisconsinhistory.org.Contact
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org.