Civil War Remembered

Join Manitowoc County Historical Society as they step beyond the history books and the battlefield and onto the homefront to connect with the people, stories, and ideas that link Manitowoc County, Wisconsin to America’s greatest conflict – the Civil War.

Pinecrest Village is transformed into a Civil War encampment where guests can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation’s history. Join reenactors as they stage a battle complete with raging cannons and marching infantry. Learn how the nation changed through the insights of local people who made a difference in history.

Ongoing Activities:
-Fall In! Marching and Drilling practices
-Enlist in the Army–sign up and receive a reproduction volunteer enlistment letter
-Enjoy Civil War era music
-Visit the Union, Confederate, and Civilian Camps. Military demonstrations will be ongoing
-Stop in to have your image immortalized as a tintype photograph
-Stop by the Rank Dress Shop to see how the ladies created the flag for the Manitowoc Volunteers, 5th WI, Co. A.
-Visit our historic trade shops and homes to learn about the efforts on the homefront.

Time Activities:
-The Niles Church bells will ring each day at Noon as we remember those from Manitowoc County who were killed in the war.
-Battle reenactment at 1 PM daily.
-Medical scenario following the main battle at the field hospital.
-Sunday: 11:00 AM–Church Service at the Niles Church.

Price:
Museum Members: FREE
Adults: $15
Seniors (62+): $13
Youth (4-17): $10
Children under 4: FREE

Time:10:00 AM to 4:00 PM