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New "Game On!" Experience at Old World Wisconsin a Winner
Sports, games and historic pastimes from the 19th- and early 20th-centuries
August 1-September 7
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Eagle, Wis.--Old World Wisconsin is poised to debut a family-friendly, winning experience with the new "Game On!" theme, celebrating historic sports, games and pastimes, August 1 through September 7.
The latest in Old World Wisconsin's interactive and innovative monthly themes, "Game On!" is being offered for the first time ever. From golf to basketball, cricket to croquet, ten-pins to table tennis, guests will be able to experience many of the historic pastimes of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Battledore and shuttlecock and draughts are examples of some of the many activities offered that are precursors to sports and games enjoyed today. There will also be many games played by early Wisconsin immigrants, like topfschlagen and hoppe tau.
"Game On!" will kick off August 1 with a historic base ball match on the site's new field, with Old World Wisconsin's Eagle Diamonds hosting the Wade House Red Jackets. The match begins at 1:30 pm and admission to the game is included with admission to Old World Wisconsin.
Dan Freas, director of the popular regional history attraction, shared the Old World Wisconsin team's enthusiasm for "Game On!": "This is definitely going to be one of our most engaging and interactive experiences. While we carefully researched each of the activities, 'fun' was our byword when determining what to include. We scheduled 'Game On!' during August through Labor Day, before back-to-school time, to provide families with many different ways to unplug and reconnect and stretch out their summer fun. We expect much laughter and lots of giggles!"

Admission, Hours and Contact Information:
August 1-September 7, 10 am to 5 pm daily. Adults $19; Children (4-12) $10, (3 and under) FREE. Family Pass (up to 2 adults and all children up to age 17) $50. www.oldworldwisconsin.org or 262-594-6301
Overview of Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society's 12 historic sites and museums, is located on Highway 67 just south of Eagle, Wisconsin in the Milwaukee/Chicago/Madison triangle. 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, Thursdays through Sundays September 10 through October 31; post-season Halloween and Christmas events are quite popular. The museum offers guests hands-on activities, led by period-clad staff members, as they visit 10 working farmsteads, explore 12 heirloom gardens, meet heritage animal breeds, and try historic crafts and skills.
In 2015 Old World Wisconsin was acknowledged as one of the nation's Top Living History Destinations by Family Tree Magazine and was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the second year in a row. For general information and details, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org or call 262-594-6301.
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