heritage hill herald - Heritage Hill State Historical Park

2015 Special Events Calendar
May 14
May 25
May 31
June 8
June 18
June 20 & 21
June 22
June 28
July 4
July 5
July 11 & 12
July 16
July 19
July 20
July 23
July 26
August 1 & 2
August 10
August 20
August 24
September 12
September 17
October 17 & 24
December 12 & 19
History Treasure Tour
Memorial Day: A Soldier’s Remembrance
Cruise into Summer
Music on the Green: Allouez Village Band
Movie on the Green: National Treasure
Civil War Reenactment
Music on the Green: Monroe Crossing
Heritage Players
Celebrate the 4th!
Heritage Players
Guard House Opening
Movie on the Green: Field of Dreams
Heritage Players
Music on the Green: The Cougars
Hops on the Hill
Heritage Players
The County Fair
Music on the Green: Bent Grass
Movie on the Green: Homeward Bound
Music on the Green: The Presidents
Harvest Festival
Bootleggers’ Party
Brothers Grimm Halloween at Heritage Hill
The Spirit of Christmas Past
Heritage Hill Foundation
2674 S. Van Buren St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
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GREEN BAY WI
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Announcing the Grand Opening of the Fort Howard Guard House
Saturday July 11; 10 - 4:30pm and Sunday, July 12; Noon - 4:30 pm
Celebrate the grand opening of the Fort Howard Guard House and Commander’s Office at Heritage Hill. Enter into
Fort Howard through the sally port, just as soldiers and visitors to the Fort would have done in 1836. Enjoy plenty of
hands-on activities including a candy pull, laundry, cooking, baking and games on the parade ground. Walk into the jail
cells where prisoners would have been held. Learn about the lives of officers and soldiers; their meals, leisure time activities and
interactions with those who lived in the Green Bay area. Check out medical practices of the 1830’s at Fort Howard hospital. Stuff
mattresses on the porch. Experience an 1836 school lesson in the School House. Visit Henry Baird’s law office and learn about the
Bairds and their friendship with officers of Fort Howard. Commemorate the day as the color guard raises and lowers the flag at FortHoward.
$11/adults; $10/seniors; $8/ages 4-15; FREE/3 and under MEMBERS FREE Concessions available
Movie on the Green
Thursday, June 18th – National Treasure
Historian and code-breaker Ben Gates
(Nicolas Cage) has been searching his whole life
for a rumored treasure dating back to the creation
of the United States. Joining an expedition led by
fellow treasure hunter Ian Howe (Sean Bean).
Thursday, July 16 - Field of Dreams
When Iowa farmer Ray (Kevin Costner) hears a
mysterious voice one night in his cornfield saying
“If you build it, he will come,” he feels the need to
act.
Thursday, August 20 - Homeward Bound:
The Incredible Journey
Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San
Francisco, they drop off their pets; Chance (Michael
J. Fox), an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow
(Don Ameche), a wise golden retriever; and Sassy
(Sally Field), a cautious cat - at a friend’s ranch. But
when the animals start to worry that they’ve been
left for good, the three embark together on a
treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way
back home through the California wilderness.
Gates open approximately one hour prior
to sunset. $2/person
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Music on the Green - FREE
The 2015 Music on the Green concert series
promises to be one of Heritage Hill’s best seasons
ever with an eclectic blend of patriotic, folk,
bluegrass, country rock and acoustic musical
performances. Carry-ins allowed, concessions
available. Gates open at 5 pm, Concert at 6 pm.
Guard House Opening Brings New Exhibit
June 8 - Allouez Village Band: The band plays a
wide array of traditional concert band music,
patriotic pieces, show tunes and other lively genres.
June 22 - Monroe Crossing: This band dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic
bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals. Sponsored by David Meade
July 6 - Diamond & Steel: A high energy, country rock band that is a mainstay act in clubs
and on festival stages throughout the US.
July 20 - The Cougars Band: A primarily rock
& roll group fronted by 3 female vocalists.
Their specialty is belty, high energy songs with
lots of dynamic harmonies.
August 10 - Bent Grass: Enjoy bluegrass
music with a twist. These four guys will have
you smiling from start to finish. Sponsored by
David Meade
August 24 - The Presidents: Experience a
whole different spin to rock in their engaging
music performances. With a perfect mix of
song selection and stage persona.
Printing sponsored in part by
Experience Living History
Spring 2015
A JOINT PUBLICATION OF HERITAGE HILL STATE HISTORICAL PARK & HERITAGE HILL FOUNDATION, GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
June 16 - August 25Kids FREE Tuesdays
Based on the interest we had
when we introduced this late
last summer, we are featuring
Movie on the Green 3 times
this summer! This is great for
a family night, date night, or for any movie
fans. Bring your chair or blanket, snack, or
better yet, buy them from our concessions
stand, and sit back and enjoy the show.
HERITAGE HILL HERALD
2640 S. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301
920.448.5150
800.721.5150
www.heritagehillgb.org
e: [email protected]
register online today!
visit www.heritagehillgb.org for links!
As visitors enter Heritage Hill’s Fort Howard through its new entrance, they will not only be treated
to a large whitewashed stockade and restored Guard House, but will find a modern exhibit housed
in the Fort area. This space, designed by Crux Creative of Lake Geneva, offers an engaging
introduction to the Fort, and supports the interpreters as they engage the visitor in Heritage Hill’s
traditional method. Entering the Fort through the sally port, visitors encounter prison cell doors on
their right and left. The doors on the right open to prison cells, which invite visitor interaction. The
doors to the left, open to a modern exhibit space that tells the story of Fort Howard in Green Bay.
Exhibit panels provide an overview of the Fort – from the 1816 building to Camp Smith to the
Fort’s redesign and relationship with the city. One panel focuses on the restoration project. Several
iPads, secured in the exhibit, enable visitors to discover more about the Fort, including court
martial cases, women in the fort and more. A free-flow timeline of national and local events helps
visitors put Fort events in context. Outside, reading panels overlooking the Fort continue up the
A hand-colored lithograph of Fort Howard,
ca. 1842 Wisconsin Historical Image, WHS-3773
ADA ramp. The panels share the story of the buildings currently in the Hill’s Fort Howard
area – their historic/reproduction status and their location in the 1830s Fort. Many have been involved during the evolution of this exhibit.
Heritage Hill staff, community historians and independent researchers have been involved throughout the process, including concept,
information, management and script writing.
Preservation Corner - Home Stretch for the Guard House
Work is almost complete on the Guard House and a thorough overhaul of the Fort Howard interpretive area.
The last phases of the project are installation of the exhibit area below the Commander’s office, construction of the
massive stockade, and lastly raising the 70 foot high flag staff. The new exhibit space will combine technology,
artifacts and visual displays to provide an overview and history of the fort. The 1833 stockade consisted of 4-300
foot long walls creating a square to enclose the Fort. Heritage Hill staff and volunteers will replicate 200 feet of
the stockade with sections extending to the East and West of the Guard House complex. 240-10x10 inch timbers
will be installed to replicate the 12 foot high walls with an additional 4 feet set into the soil. The replicated flagstaff
will display a large 1836 American flag. Congratulations to the talented and dedicated staff and volunteers whose
work was recognized by the Brown County Historical Society with a Historic Preservation Award.
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Park News
Summer Events
Segway
Tours at
Heritage
Hill!
Wednesdays,
May 13;
June 10; July 8;
& August 12 begins at 5:30 pm
Experience a unique and fun way to see
Heritage Hill . . . on two wheels of a Segway!
Heritage Hill and Glide NEW has teamed up
for this great adventure. Make a reservation
for a 30 minute experience through Heritage
Hill after hours. Advanced ticket sales only.
Tickets can be purchase at Heritage Hill or
online at www. glidenew.com. Deadline for
ticket purchases are the Monday prior to the
date of the tour.
Ages 11 and up
(must be comfortable on your feet)
$30 per 30 minute tour
into
Summer
Monday, May 25;
10 - 4:30 pm
Sunday
May 31;
10 - 4:30 pm
Heritage Hill pays tribute to past and present
members of the United States Armed Forces.
Speeches, poems, a 21 dove release by Wings of
Heart and a 21 gun salute will make this date a
truly memorable one. The day begins at 10:00
am as local veterans and historic Fort Howard
soldiers conduct a memorial service at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of Camp Smith.
Following this FREE ceremony, the focus of
the day will be Fort Howard. Local musicians
will perform patriotic songs and music.
Concessions will offer grilled summer
favorites. Join us on this day that honors our
veterans.
Regular admission rates apply (after the FREE
ceremony). MEMBERS & VETERANS FREE
Kick off the summer season with our
opening day event, Cruise Into Summer. See
different forms of transportation and how
they have changed over time. Stop by our
Fur Trade area and see traditionally made
birch bark canoes, learn how they are made
and what they were used for. Check out the
vintage fire truck at the Hose Company, hear
about the history of Green Bay firefighting
from one of the city’s own firefighters and
learn about the types of transportation
equipment they used to fight fires. See a
timeline of vehicles from a horse-drawn
1893 coach to a 1949 Chevy. Talk with the
local owners and learn about the
technological feats of each generation. Print
a letter at the print shop, see what goods
the steamers, schooners, and ships brought
to Fort Howard, and hear what travel was
like for an immigrant journeying to North
America. Concessions available.
Regular admission rates apply
MEMBERS FREE
(FREE ceremony at
10 am)
Saturday
June 20;
10 - 4:30 pm
Sunday
June 21;
Noon - 4:30 pm
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Cruise
A Soldier’s
Remembrance
Memorial Day
Civil War
1865, the final year of the Civil War, would
begin the process of healing a nation. Join us
to commemorate the final battles and those
who fought them including General Grant,
General Sherman, and General Lee. Two
battles will take place on Saturday and one on
Sunday. The Sons of Union Veterans of the
Civil War will be here to share their history,
mission, and tradition of the Grand Army of
the Republic. Green Bay War Gamers Guild
and Gnome Games will be conducting miniature battles in which visitors can take charge of
a regiment. Union civilian sutlers of the
Historical Timekeepers will be camped
throughout the park demonstrating trades and
goods that were essential to the war and home
effort during the 1860’s. The 1st Brigade Band
out of Watertown, Wisconsin will provide
period music concerts and a parade during
the day on Saturday and our Volunteer Music
Group will be playing period music
throughout the weekend. Take part in a soldier
scavenger hunt by interacting with
re-enactors and find out the fate of your
soldier. Concessions available.
$11/adults; $10/seniors; $8/ages 4-15; FREE/3
and under MEMBERS FREE
by Steve Sengstock, Executive Officer
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
History Treasure Tour
Heritage Players Commemorate 20
years of Local History Programs
Sundays June 28, July 5, 19 and 26; 1 pm
(Saturday, July 4; 1 pm at Historic Hazelwood)
To commemorate their 20th anniversary, this
summer The Heritage Players will present
“1865”; 150 years Ago in Song and Story.” For
the past 20 years, the award-winning Heritage
Players have brought local history to life with
programs of traditional songs and dramatic
stories. They will host five performances this
summer. Concessions available.
Regular admission rates apply
MEMBERS FREE
Save the Date
Bootlegger’s Party!
Thursday, September 17;
5:30 - 9 pm
Details in the next Heritage Hill Herald or visit
our website at www.heritagehillgb.org
Thursday, May 14; 5 – 8 pm
Experience seven museums and archives in
one evening. Seven Brown County
historical organizations will open their
doors free to the public for special
behind-the-scenes tours, performances, and
exclusive conversations with staff as part
of its first annual History Treasure Tour.
Visit any or all Brown County Federation
of History Museums partner organizations
throughout the evening: Brown County
Historical Society (at Hazelwood Historic
House), The Green Bay - De Pere
Diocese Museum), Heritage Hill State
Historical Park, National Railroad Museum,
Neville Public Museum, Oneida Nation
Museum, and the University of Green Bay
Archives and Area Research Center.
Revealing many of the community’s
“hidden” historical treasurers, the relaxed
event encourages the public to explore
Brown County’s rich historical past, while
enjoying fun, hands-on activities in unique
historical environments. A brochure
providing full details of the event and the
locations is available at any participating
historical organization or online at
www.heritagehillgb.org.
Parking lot improvements continue with clearing of trees and fence line to the
south of the property. This upgrade will increase the number of parking spaces,
improve parking safety and accessibility to the Education Center for handicapped guests, and
will improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety within the lot. The majority of the project work
will be completed in August so there will be minimum disruption for visitors during the
construction phase. This project is made possible through the support of Lucille Muesel Fund
of Heritage Hill Foundation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Village of
Allouez.
Shop to support Heritage Hill. In the near future we will launch a new sales and fundraising
program called SHOP.COM which is a web portal that connects site visitors to thousands of
partner stores like Best Buy, Home Depot, Kohls, J.C. Penny, Office Depot, Target, Travelocity,
Wal-Mart and more. When linking to the Heritage Hill SHOP.COM web portal, buyers like
you will generate royalties good for up to 50% cash back to Heritage Hill on qualified purchases.
Enjoy the convenience of shopping on line from trusted retailers and help support Heritage Hill
in the process. Watch for more information on when this will launch on our website.
Check us out in the May issue of Allouez Neighbors magazine as we celebrate Historic
Preservation Month and the value of historic parks to our community. Watch for Heritage Hill
happenings in future issues.
Introducing Three New Employees to Heritage Hill
Rob Kruszynski, Maintenance Technician: Rob comes to us with award winning
experiences in construction and renovation. Rob has several years of experience
in production and like many of our staff, has education and experiences in other
fields such as visual marketing, sales, and graphic arts. He was most recently a
freelance writer and photographer for Our Wisconsin magazine.
Katie Schmidt, Education and Interpretation Manager: Katie has a long history
with Heritage Hill – starting from age 9, where she attended camp here! She has a
BA in History and Music and a MM in Vocal Performance. Throughout the years,
Katie has provided support to the Education and Interpretation Department as an
Education Assistant and Interpreter.
Angela Vandenack, Volunteer Coordinator: Angela has been an active participant
and supporter of the Park for over 10 years. Angela offers customer service skills
and volunteer coordination experience. She will be assisting with organizing,
recruiting and coordinating our growing numbers of volunteers throughout the
Park.
Donor Bricks
Celebrate your family, remember a loved one, and
support local history! Your commemorative brick
will pave the way to the future by providing
engaging, exciting, and educational living history
experiences. These highly visible bricks will be
located at the entrance of the Betsy Hendrickson and
Lucyanna Hitch Education Center on the front
porch.Celebrate your family, remember a loved one,
and support local history! This also makes a very
unique gift that lasts forever!
$300.00 - 8” x 8” Brick--5 lines of text with 13 characters per line
$150.00 - 4” x 8” Brick--3 lines of text with 13 characters per line
Please call Barb or Julie at 920.435.2244 or email [email protected] to learn how
you can order your commemorative brick today!
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100°F gas Torch
Air Compressor - 6 Hp
Battery Cable
Commercial Dishwasher
Coolers
Gas Weed Trimmer
Golf Cart (6-8 person)
Laptops, Tablets
Laundry Baskets
L-Shaped Office Desks
Network Server, Switches/Routers
Period Clothing (1930’s & Earlier)
Phone System (Multi Phones)
Point Of Sale System
Pretzel Warmer
Snow Blower For Education Center
Soft Coal For Blacksmith Shop
Tractor/Tiller For Farm
Upright, Frost-Free Freezer
Foundation Office Needs:
Dolly
Shredder
Two Step Folding Step Stool
A huge thank you to Bay
Industries, Inc. for their
donation of a beautiful
desk ensemble to Heritage
Hill Foundation. We are
VERY appreciative!
Seasonal Part Time
Positions Available
Educational Interpreter,
Private Event Assistant,
Visitors Services Associate,
Carpenter Helper 2. Please
visit our website for more information:
www.heritagehillgb.org.
MISSION OF HERITAGE HILL STATE HISTORICAL PARK
Heritage Hill is a living history museum devoted to the
preservation of its buildings and artifacts and the
interpretation of history with a focus on the impact on
Northeastern Wisconsin, and its people. Heritage Hill
provides an educational and interactive experience that
encourages visitor awareness, understanding, and
appreciation of its diverse regional history of people’s cultures and industries.
MISSION OF HERITAGE HILL FOUNDATION
Heritage Hill Foundation exists for the charitable and
educational purposes of encouraging, promoting and
assisting in the development of Heritage Hill State
Historical Park
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Summer Opportunities
Summer Events
Family Reunion . . .
Family Fun!!
Relax and spend the afternoon with
your family enjoying a day at
Heritage Hill State Historical Park.
With a great view of the park along
with our friendly staff we are the
perfect venue for a family gathering.
We offer private room rentals and discounted group admission rates
for the park. Take a step back in time and experience how your
relatives of generations past would have lived and worked in our
community. You are welcome to hold a pot luck or have your food
catered in by one of our preferred caters. For more information or to
check on availability call Kathleen 920.448.5150 x304 or email
[email protected].
Now is the Time to Purchase your Membership
Becoming a member of Heritage Hill helps to sustain and support
educational opportunities that benefit visitors of all ages. Most members
can see a savings after just two or three visits to Heritage Hill. 2015
Heritage Hill Members receive great benefits such as unlimited
admission from Memorial Day to Labor Day, as well as when the park is
open for Stroll through the Park; FREE admission to park special events,
however fundraisers are not included in memberships—Movie on the
Green, Hops on the Hill, Bootlegger’s Party, and Brothers Grimm
Halloween at Heritage Hill. Members also receive 10% off their
purchases in the Heritage Hill Gift Store and a complimentary
subscription to the Heritage Hill Herald newsletter and the Heritage Hill
E-Newsletter. Annual memberships can be purchased at the Education
Center at 920.448.5150 or on our website
http://heritagehillgb.org/plan-your-visit/become-a-member/
There are 5 different memberships available for 2015:
•Individual Membership $30 – Free admission during regular hours for one
member through 12.31.15
•Two-Party Membership $45 - Free admission during regular hours for a
member and one guest through 12.31.15
•Family Membership $75 - Free admission during regular hours for 2 adults
and up to six children age 15 and under, through 12.31.15
•Five-Party Membership $75 - Free admission during regular hours for five
individuals through 12.31.15
•Grandparent Membership $75 - Free admision during regular hours for two
adults up to six children age 15 and under, through 12.31.15
Volunteering at Heritage Hill
We are coming close to the start of our 2015 season and we can’t wait to
get the season started with all of our wonderful volunteers! The park is
already full of activity with the start of spring school tours, and we are
still looking for volunteers to welcome all of the enthusiastic students
to their field trip at Heritage Hill. We will be having our Memorial Day
event, A Soldiers Remembrance, on May 25th to celebrate and honor
the men and women who have given their lives for our country. Then on
May 31 we welcome everyone to “Cruise into Summer” with us! Let us
know if you are interested in being a part of any of these great events! If
you are not a volunteer yet, but would like to become a part of the fun at
the park, please stop by and pick up a Heritage Hill volunteer
application, or you can get one from our website. If you are already a
volunteer at Heritage Hill, and would like to help out with bus greeting,
Memorial Day, or our Cruise into Summer event, please call Angela at
920.448.5150 x122, or [email protected].
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Weddings and Private
Events
Heritage Hill offers beautiful
venues for your wedding, showers,
rehearsal dinner, receptions, and
family or business gatherings. Our
main event room with a spectacular
view of the park and Fox River are
sure to impress your guests. With seating for up to 130 guests in our
upper private event room or 80 guests in our lower level private event
rooms we can accommodate groups of many sizes. Enjoy the outdoors?
Our garden patio offers a space large enough for a 40x60 tent for up to
200 guests. Or if you’re looking for a unique venue for your wedding
ceremony check out our Moravian Chapel that was built in the 1850’s
or our Victorian Gazebo for an outdoor ceremony of your dreams. For
more information or to check on availability call Kathleen at
920.448.5150 x304 or email [email protected]
Book Presentations and Signings - FREE
Tuesdays, June 2 and July 7; 6:30 pm
Heritage Hill is excited to welcome Kathe Crowley Conn and Susan
Apps-Bodilly for book presentations and signings in June and July.
Both presentations are held on the first Tuesday of the month. The
Heritage Hill Gift Store will open at 6:00 pm to allow guests to
purchase that evening’s author’s book among other items.
Presentations will begin at 6:30 pm and will be followed by the book
signing. Please do not bring carry-ins for signing.
Our June Book Presentation and Signing will be with
Kathe Crowley Conn on her book “Juliette Kinzie:
Frontier Storyteller.” Ms. Conn’s presentation is entitled
“Cheer Up, Wifie!” She will share the amazing story of
Juliette Kinzie and her adventures in Green Bay and the
1830 northwest frontier.
In July, Susan Apps-Bodilly presents her book
“One Room Schools: Stories from the Days
of 1 Room, 1 Teacher, and 8 Grades.” This book
will transport young readers back in time and
make their grandparents and others of that
generation nostalgic--perhaps even prompting them to
share memories of their school days.
Hops on
the Hill
Thursday,
July 23;
6 - 8:30 pm
Ever tried a
firkin? Not all
beer comes
in bottles or kegs. Some beer is served up in
a special container called a firkin. A firkin,
which is derived from the Middle Dutch
word vierdekijn (meaning fourth), is actually
a small barrel of beer that is one-fourth the
size of a regular barrel of beer. Besides its
smaller size, what makes the firkin so special?
The firkin is typically dedicated to housing
Real Ale (i.e., cask-conditioned ale), or beer
that has not been cold-filtered, pasteurized
and carbonated by outside equipment. The
ale beer that is housed inside the firkin is
naturally carbonated by its resident yeast. In
essence, firkin-contained Real Ale is
comparable to the ale beers that were
produced hundreds of years ago without the
modern processing which strips the beer of
many of its inherent vitamins, minerals, and
perhaps most importantly, taste. Join us this
year for the tapping of the firkin and enjoy
this historic brew. Heritage Hill along with
Dean Distributing has planned an
entertaining evening filled with the enticing
smells and mouthwatering samples from
local restaurants, over 50 selections of crafts
brews and a few samplings of wine. We will
have a bucket raffle and 50/50 raffle along
with Bill Jartz, who will be joining us for our
live auction featuring Green Bay Packer items
and many other great prizes. The live music
this year is Nashville Pipeline so wear your
dancing shoes and join in on the fun!
Proceeds from this event help support the
park and educational programming.
For ticket information please call us at
920.448.5150. Available now at the front desk
or online at www.heritagehillgb.org.
Ages 21 and up
$45 in advance $55 at the door
Celebrate
the 4th!
Saturday, July 4;
10 - 4:30 pm
Celebrate
Independence Day
at Heritage Hill!
Play historic
games, listen to a reading of the Declaration of
Independence and more! Heritage Hill
provides Fourth of July festivities that are fun
for the entire family. Enjoy
listening to the
presentation of the
Declaration of
Independence by Uncle
Sam. Gain a greater
appreciation of what our
freedom means and why we
continue to defend and fight for it. Explore the
history of northeast Wisconsin with a family
outing here. Have a
picnic on the Green
with grilled food
from our
concessions stand!
Regular
admission
rates apply
Join Cotton Club 2015
A building is just wood and nails and a
textbook just words until they meet at
Heritage Hill where wood and words come to
life through the stories of period attired
interpreters.
These skilled
historians
draw
students and
visitors into
the reality of
the past as
they share the daily lives of the people who
lived and worked in the historic structures.
This year more than 30 trained interpreters
will graciously greet guests and transport
them through time to participate in our past.
Your Cotton Club membership supports the
interpreters who bring history to life. As an
added benefit to your membership you will
receive a one year pass and an invitation to
the 28th
annual
Cotton
Club Soirée.
Please help
Heritage
Hill
preserve
our rich past for future generation. We hope
you will consider joining the Cotton Club and
support living history at Heritage Hill. Please
call Barb at 920.435.2244 or
email [email protected]
Come to the County Fair!
Saturday, August 1; 10 - 4:30 pm
Sunday, August 2; 10 - 4:30 pm
Come to Heritage Hill for an old
fashioned county fair complete with tasty
foods and plenty of hands-on activities.
Help with chores and see the cows,
chickens, goats and pigs at the farm. Lend a hand in the garden or in the
farm house kitchen. Test your strength and agility with our strong
person contests and lawn games including sack races, three legged races, and many more. Take
part in a pie eating contest or cheer on the contestants. Meet area 4-H club members and see
their many talents including arts, crafts, and animal care. Visit with local artisans or grab a bite to
eat at one of the many local vender stalls.
$11/adult; $10/seniors; $8/ages 4-15; ages 3 and under FREE; Members FREE
Heritage
Hill
County
Fair
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Upcoming Home School Programs
Discovery History Camps
A variety of new and established programs will keep homeschoolers engaged, educated and entertained throughout the year through cooking,
crafts, songs, games, activities and more. The complete line-up can be found on our website or call Laura x102 with questions or to register.
Work and Play on
the Farm
Wednesday, June 24;
1 - 2:30 pm
Meet the animals, do
laundry and help with chores during the
program focused on our 1905 Belgian Farm.
Outdoor program - dress for the weather!
Ages 5 & up Minimum 10/Max 25
$7/student; $3/one adult chaperone/family;
$7/additional adults
Fire & Fun in a
Small Town
Wednesday, July 15;
10 - 11:30 am
Have fun in this program
filled with activities from
our Town. Meet the blacksmith and watch
as he twists hot iron. Help the volunteer fire
department put out a “fire,” and play historic
games on our green.
Ages 6 & up Minimum 10/Max 25
$7/student; $3/one adult chaperone/family;
$7/additional adults
From Field to Fork
Wednesday, August 26;
10 - 11:30 am
Take a guided walk
through three of the park’s
gardens and learn about
the crops and planting methods used.
Participants will be able to take home some
of the gardens’ faire and will be provided
with a historic recipe to try at home using
their bounty.
Ages 6 & up Minimum 10/Max 25
$9/student; $5/one adult chaperone/family;
$9/additional adults
Upcoming Lectures and Workshops
Fort Howard Officers
Fort Howard Soldiers
Conducted by Daniel Liedtke,
Curator, National Railroad Museum
Conducted by Daniel Liedtke,
Curator, National Railroad Museum
Thursday, June 25; 1-2:30 pm
Educated and priviledged, the men
who were granted commissions and
stationed at Fort Howard over its
years of operation made their impact
on the area. Leaving lives of comfort
in the east, these men made their mark on
Green Bay and some made national
contributions. Learn about some of the more
colorful characters of Green Bay’s military
history from 1816 to 1852.
Ages: 12 & up
$10/person
Must register by Friday, June 19
Wednesday, July 1; 1 - 2:30 pm
The common misconception
of the enlisted class is that
they were all uneducationed
low class, drunkards that were
only capable of being cannon
fodder. While some certainly
had problems, the soldiers of Fort Howard,
and the miliary of the 1830s, came from a
broad background and educational levels.
Learn about the lives of Fort Howard soldiers
and how they helped shape both Green Bay
and Wisconsin.
Ages 12 and up
$10/person
Must register by Friday, June 26
Heritage Hill
Gardens Tram Tour
Conducted by Dan Katers,
Farmer/Gardner, Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Friday, July 17th,
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Take a tour of the gardens
at Heritage Hill. Learn
about the different techniques and varieties
of gardening throughout the park. Bring
home some tasty samples, freshly picked,
from our gardens. A tram will take
participants through the park to visit each
garden.
$10/person
Must register by Wednesday, July 5
Kids Free Tuesdays
June 16 - August 25
Summertime is family fun time so why not spend
Tuesdays at Heritage Hill! Tour our historic buildings,
visit our farm animals, participate in historic activities
throughout the park. Bring a picnic lunch and eat on
the village green. Summer will be here before you
know it! Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, join in
the fun on Kids Free Tuesday’s!
One adult FREE/four kids
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are still many opportunities, tailored to your interests, to
become a 2015 Heritage Hill sponsor. From special events to Music
or Movie on the Green we have an opportunity for you to support Heritage Hill. To learn more
about sponsorships, please call Steve at 920.448.5150 x118 or email [email protected].
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Looking to keep the kids excited, educated and entertained this summer? Keep them running,
laughing and engaged by signing them up for one of these camps. Whether your child is
looking for an adventure or simple crafts or cooking, the camps have something for everyone.
Military Camp
June 17-18; July 8-9 and
28-29; Aug 12-13
9-3 pm
Be mustered into the
army during the Civil War; spend time
marching like a soldier and trying hard tack.
While most of the focus will be on the Civil
War, campers will make a
parachute, plant a Victory Garden and learn
about other military and home-front
experiences.
Ages 6-13 Minimum 7/Max 20
$75/camper
Adventure Heritage
Hill
June 22-23; August 3-4;
9-3 pm
Discover some favorite activities as you
adventure through Heritage Hill. Campers
will do fun projects such as papermaking,
ice cream making (and tasting), scarecrow
stuffing and more.
Ages 6-13 Minimum 7/Max 20
$75/camper
Life of Laura
June 25-26; July 13-14;
Aug 10-11; 9-3 pm
Experience life as it was
during Laura and Almanzo’s
time by taking part in
activities from the Little
House books. Meet our farm animals, churn
butter, make a calling card and much more!
Ages 6-13 Minimum 7/Max 20
$75/camper
Life of Laura II
2015 Regular
Admission Rates
$10/Adults
$9/Seniors (62+)
$7/Children (4-15)
FREE/Children 3 and under
MEMBERS FREE
July 21-22; Aug 5-6;
Aug 19-20; 9-3 pm
Enjoy more Little
House activities
including planting
wildflowers, carding wool and making a yarn
doll. Learn even more about what life was
like for Laura and her family.
Ages 6-13 Minimum 7/Max 20
$75/camper
Cooking
Workshops
June 29: Herb Bread;
July 20: Belgian Pies;
August 17: Dilly Beans
9-11:30 am or 12:30-3 pm
These “field to fork” cooking workshops have
campers picking their own goods from our
gardens and making something
scrumptious to take home. If your camper
enjoys cooking, these workshops are a
perfect way to spend the morning or
afternoon! Planned recipes listed may change
based on the crop.
Ages 8-15 Minimum 6/Max 15
$20/camper
Heritage Hill:
Mission 1
June 30 and July 27;
9-3 pm
This one-day camp, should
you choose to attend, will have
campers all over the park. Work your way
through clues and activities to complete the
mission and get your treat!
This mission differs from “HH: Mission 2”
Ages 8-15 Minimum 7/Max 20
$35/camper
Spring Events
Girl Scout Day
Saturday, May 16; 10-3 pm
It’s a special day just for Girl
Scouts! Walk into a Little
House book and experience
life in Laura’s time. Learn about this pioneer
girl who grew up to be a strong pioneer
woman and the challenges and joys that she
experienced. Come for an hour or come for
5 hours-your choice! Scout troops will travel
from activity to activity at their own pace,
spending as much or little time at each as they
wish. Enjoy one-room schoolhouse lessons,
cooking over an open hearth, historic dancing
and more! Bring your own bag lunch and
choose one of our picnic areas.
$7/person
Pre-registration required
Minimum 70/Max
Sommerville Greenhouse
Speaking of “Spring Events”, did you know we
have our very own greenhouse . . . which is
showing amazing signs of growth, color and
an incredible aroma of happy things!
Heritage Hill:
Mission 2
July 16 and August 18;
9-3 pm
This one-day camp, should
you choose to attend, will have
campers all over the park. Work your way
through clues and activities to complete the
mission and get your treat!
This mission differs from “HH: Mission 1”.
Ages 8-15 Minimum 7/Max 20
$35/camper
2640 S. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301
920.448.5150
800.721.5150
www.heritagehillgb.org
e: [email protected]
register online today!
visit www.heritagehillgb.org for links!
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