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Breakfast at the Inn
August 20
8 - 11am
Help prepare an 1860s breakfast in the Wade House kitchens, working at the open hearth or period cookstove, and savor the hearty meal in the inn's dining room.
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Railroad Days
August 20 - 21
10am - 5pm
Enjoy the 10th annual Railroad Days! See train displays, check out the restored railroad equipment, climb aboard a caboose and a box car, enjoy riding in the kiddie car train, and more!
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Ojibwe Artist Residency with Dave and Sandy Peterson
August 20 - 21
Interact with the artists during their two day residency as they demonstrate traditional wiigwaasi makak, or birch bark basket making, but with a contemporary flare.
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August 20 - 21
Experience a competition that celebrates the carriage-driving style of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
This encompasses horsemanship, driving acumen, care and preservation of carriage and harness, and the intangible qualities of good sportsmanship.
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History Sandwiched In: The Battle for Prairie du Chien
Listen as historian Mary Antoine, author of "The War of 1812 in Wisconsin: The Battle for Prairie du Chien," details the strategic story of a years-long fight for control of the Northern Mississippi and the "western country."
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The Phenology of Mammals, Birds, and Other Creatures of the North Country
August 24
7 - 8pm
Hear John Bates, author of seven books on the natural history of the Northwoods, speak on phenology. He will make connections to the timing of physical events and offer insights into how the natural world works.
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August 26 - 27
10:30am & 2:30pm
Explore the mansion from top to bottom in this special tour and get an extended glimpse into the life of a historic house museum.
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Beer Barons of Geneva Lake: Cruise and Beer Tasting
Join us in raising a pint together during an afternoon cruise of Geneva Lake and learn about the history of the six beer barons that vacationed and lived along its shores.
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Closing Weekend
August 27 - 28
9am - 5pm
Enjoy one final opportunity for the summer performances to dazzle and delight young and old alike during the closing of the 58th summer season.
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