Manitowoc County Historical Society and Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Agriculture of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Field Trip Experience
Recommended for Grade 4 and above
We’ve created the perfect itinerary to connect agriculture of the past with the present and future. With a morning at our Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village and an afternoon tour at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, students will come full circle in their exploration and understanding of Wisconsin agriculture.
The immersive experience offers students the chance to visualize, interact with, read about, and investigate the food, fuel, and fiber produced in Wisconsin. Each section of the field trip is designed to tap into a different learning style, ensuring a positive educational experience for students and teachers alike.
At the Manitowoc County Historical Society, students will discover that time is a resource to use wisely on a farm. Follow an early 1900s farm family through turning grains into food, tending to their fields, taking their milk to the cheese factory, and creating a meal for the family. See how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and history connect through pioneer power on the 19th century farm.
Students will then travel (with their own transportation) to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. There, they will have time for a lunch break. Throughout the visit, students will listen to local producers, lift a 40-pound block of cheese, watch how cranberries are harvested, smell what a dairy cow eats, and, if added-on, enjoy a scoop of Wisconsin-made ice cream.
The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Dive into the wonders of agriculture at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. Spend a day as a family or group exploring interactive exhibits, seeing a local farm firsthand through a bus tour, or experiencing the miracle of birth in the birthing barn.
Registration and Additional Details
This program is open to all public, private, and home school students. Choose a date that works best for your group and fill out the booking form below with your desired tour schedule.
Schools will be divided into groups of no more than 30 students and adults.
Program fees are: Primary Family Educator/Teacher: FREE (One primary adult educator per family is admitted free.); Additional Adults/Chaperones: $25; Youth (4 – 17): $12 ; Children under 4: FREE.
Program format: This is a 5 and a half hour guided tour, including lunch and travel from one site to the next. We encourage a 1:10 ratio of adults to students (teachers are included in with adults).
Review our Museum Manners and Code of Conduct before your visit to best prepare you and your students.
Max Capacity: 300 students per day. Group attendee numbers need to be updated or confirmed at least 2 weeks before your visit or you will be financially responsible for the number you register with.
Availability: Programs are available May 1 through October 31, Tuesday through Friday. Limited availability from November through April.
Journey into the past with us:
Contact our Education Coordinator to create an experience that will meet the specific needs of your group!
Phone: (920) 684-4445