Area Tours

There will be an additional charge for each area tour.

Portage County Tour

Wednesday, July 16  1:00 PM

Air-conditioned Motor Coach - Stops include:

• Nelsonville (Rising Star) Mill    The dam and sawmill were built in 1855 and operated as a business until 1984.  The dam was removed in 1988, but the building continues to be maintained by the Portland County Historical Society.    Website

• Reflections Antiques

• A Century Farm   Wisconsin's Century Farm program was established in 1948 in conjunction with the state's Centennial.  Farms that have been owned by the same family for at least 100 years are eligible for designation as a "century farm." The farm we will visit retains many of the original buildings erected by Numedal immigrant Hellek O. Foss. more...

• South New Hope Lutheran Church was founded in 1889.  Although it is no longer an active congregation, the Wisconsin Historical Society is active in preserving it because of the strong Norwegian influence found in its appointments.   Website

• Meatball Supper at Nelsonville Lutheran Church.  Organized in 1887, the church building was erected in 1888.  Website

Tour will return in time for the evening movie, "Sweet Land"

Waupaca County Tour

Thursday, July 17  10:45 AM

Air Conditioned Motor Coach - Stops include:

• Hutchinson House Museum   Box lunches will be served at this first stop on the tour.  Built in 1854 as a farm home, Hutchinson House has been maintained by the local historical society since 1957   Website

• Log Cabin Museum, Scandinavia WI   more...(pdf file)

• Iola Railroad Museum  Along with the Railroad depot, a county school and other old buildings have been moved to the grounds.  Website

Tour will return for dinner on your own and the evening movie, "Our Vines Have Tender Grapes"