Manitowoc County is home to rich heritage and fascinating history. Between our two sites, the Heritage Center (1701 Michigan Avenue) and Pinecrest Historical Village (924 Pinecrest Lane), the Manitowoc County Historical Society works to enrich the quality of life in our community by building connections to the past and providing interactive learning experiences.
The Manitowoc County Heritage Center1701 Michigan Avenue
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Open Year-round, Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children, $12 for families
The Heritage Center is home to the remarkable Civil War Flag of Company A, hosts our flagship exhibit “What Makes Us Who We Are”, an archaeology exhibit featuring hundreds of Native American artifacts and and fascinating seasonal exhibits. Our staffed research library is available to researchers and history enthusiasts and features thousands of records, photographs, and books.
Pinecrest Historical Village924 Pinecrest Lane
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Open Daily May 1st – October 24th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children, $15 for families
Located just 3 miles west of Manitowoc on County Highway JJ, Pinecrest Historical Village brings the past to life with over 25 historic buildings including homes, a one room school, cheese factory, blacksmith shop, and locomotive. Daily visitors can enjoy our “Voices from the Past” audio tour and school or community groups can schedule a guided tour. See our calendar of events for our exciting line up of hands on history experiences.