Experience the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Readers of Wisconsin-born Laura Ingalls Wilder no longer have to solely imagine many of the 19th-century activities described in the Little House books. During The World of Little House at Old World Wisconsin they may try Laura’s activities, witness Pa’s chores, and even help prepare some of the foods Ma might have made.
The event runs June 15 through July 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Ma’s Tale
New this year is Ma’s Tale, an interactive storytelling experience. Shared from the perspective of Laura’s mother, Caroline Quiner Ingalls, herself the earliest known settler born nearby in the Town of Brookfield, the performances will invite guests to step into her story, before and after she became the mother of Laura and her sisters.
Performance times will run throughout the day; there is no additional charge for this theatrical experience.
Guests are welcome to join in many other activities. On weekdays they may chink a log wall, pump water and use a water yoke and test their Little House knowledge with a trivia game. Activities change on weekends, and could include discovering how Ma made soap, sampling horehound candy at the General Store, jumping in the straw, helping churn butter and more.
The seven-week run of The World of Little House culminates with a threshing weekend July 25-26. Details for all activities at wihist.org/OWWLittleHouse
Special admission
Guests may dress like a Little House character to receive 20 percent off individual admission. Admission is: adults (13-64) $19; children (4-12) $10 (children younger than 4 are admitted free); senior citizens (65 and older) $16; Family Pass $50. Fees include an all-day tram transportation pass. Parking is free.
Wedding dinner
The Little House Wedding Dinner begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26. Guests may celebrate the wedding of a pioneer couple and attend a lively and theatrical dinner reception at the Clausing Barn with food, drink, music and dancing. Tickets are: adults $65; children (12 and youger) $50. Reservations required; available at (262) 594-6301.
For more information, visit wihist.org/OWWWeddingDinner.
Day camp
Little House Adventures Day Camp, single-day sessions are available on July 6, July 14, July 24 and July 29. For campers entering grades 3-4. Cost is $50 per camper. Reservations required and available online or at (262) 594-6301.
For more information, visit wihist.org/LittleHouseCamp.
About the museum
Old World Wisconsin is at W372 S9727 Highway 67 in Eagle. The 600-acre regional history attraction features interactive environments and immersive stories of 19th- and early 20th-century Midwestern immigrant farm and rural life.
The operating season runs weekends in May, daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, then Thursdays through Sundays Sept. 10 through Oct. 31. The museum offers hands-on activities, led by period-clad staff members, as guests visit 10 working farmsteads, explore 12 heirloom gardens, meet heritage animal breeds, and try historic crafts and skills.
For general information and details, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org.
