Loading...
Skip to Content

Current News

Learn What's New at Old World Foundation

There is so much to do at Old World Wisconsin this summer!

The Wittnebel’s Tavern and Biergarten are open, Independence Day weekend is approaching, Kids Get in Free on Wednesdays, we are preparing to welcome our Friends at Friends Appreciation Day on July 19 AND we have begun our annual fundraising campaign that ends with Sunset Soiree on August 23.

Kids get in Free at Old World Wisconsin on Wednesdays

If you have not yet subscribed to our monthly newsletter packed with information about Old World Wisconsin and how your support impacts their programs, you can Subscribe Now and get information delivered to your inbox approximately once a month. In case you missed it, here is our June Newsletter.

Friends of Old World Wisconsin

Our Friends are those who support Old World Wisconsin through our Foundation. To recognize the tremendous impact our Friends have on Old World Wisconsin, we host an annual "Friends Appreciation Day." On this day, we celebrate our Friends and offer a short morning program with food and beverages. This year, we will be celebrating the generosity of our Friends on July 19. If you have made a donation through our foundation in the past year, you are welcome to attend, but we must receive your reservation no later than July 11. Please send an email to friends@friendsoww.org or call our office at 262-594-2922. For more information on our Friends Partner Program, visit our Friends Partner page.

Sunset Soire Poster 2025

This year, Sunset Soiree will be held on August 23. We are excited to be raising money to support STEM-based, hands-on programs at Old World Wisconsin. Sunset Soiree... an enchanted evening celebrating how hands-on learning ignites curiosity at Old World Wisconsin.

For more information on how you can join us, visit our Sunset Soiree page.

Did you know that thanks to our supporters, Old World Foundation sponsors Animal Encounters at Old World Wisconsin? We also offer a "Sponsor an Animal" program to help care for the rare heritage breeds that Old World Wisconsin is working to conserve. You can sponsor one of the animal breeds and have a positive impact on their conservation efforts. For more information, visit our Sponsor an Animal page.

For more information about the daily experience at Old World Wisconsin and their events, visit: oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org

We hope to see you at Old World Wisconsin soon!

2025 Events

Visit Old World Wisconsin for more information about their programming and special events.

OWW Independence Days
July 4 & 5
OWW Independence Day 2024
Friends Appreciation Day
Saturday, July 19
Friends Appreciation Day
Sunset Soiree
Saturday, August 23
Sunset Soiree raffle winner
End of Season Celebration
Thursday, September 18
End of Season Celebration
Halloween Legends and Lore
Oct. 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25
Halloween Legends and Lore
Home for the Holidays
Dec. 6 & 7, 13 & 14
Home for the Holidays

Check the Old World Wisconsin website for more information about their programming and special events.

Newsletters

Stay informed with our newsletter.

Subscribe Now