Heritage Hill Opening Week!
When:
April 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2025-04-23T09:00:00-05:00
2025-04-23T16:00:00-05:00
Where:
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
For the NFL Draft taking place in Green Bay, Heritage Hill will be opening early this year and have special programming!
- April 21-26 | 9 am – 4 pm
- April 27 | noon – 4 pm
PROGRAMMING:
Tram Tours (10 am & 1 pm, daily)
- Take a 90-minute tram tour of Heritage Hill State Historical Park with an expert guide. Participants will receive an overview of Northeast Wisconsin history from the 1600s to the early 20th century while touring multiple historic buildings. Participants can expect a tour that touches on topics as varied as French fur traders, 1830s military life, 19th century immigration, and more, all while enjoying a picturesque, natural setting. Tours take place rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as they will have the opportunity to step off the tram and into some of the historic buildings.
- Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins will be accommodated the day of the tour if space is available. Cancellations can be made up to 7 days before the event for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour and no-shows to the tour are not eligible for a refund.
- Maximum 55 participants
- Cost: $20/ person (members are free! Become a member or learn more, here. )
- Register by selecting a time under the desired date below:
Opening of the *NEW* Growing Community exhibit (open daily)
- Discover the rich tapestry of our town’s past with our new self-guided exhibit. Set in the annex of the Library, this immersive exhibit transports visitors to the early 19th century, showcasing the pivotal moments and everyday life of our burgeoning community. Through carefully curated artifacts, interactive displays, and vivid narratives, you’ll explore the stories of pioneering settlers, their challenges, and their triumphs. Engage with an exhibit that will paint a vivid picture of how our ancestors laid the foundation for the vibrant town we know today.
Hands-on-history activities (available daily throughout the Park)
- At Heritage Hill, visitors can delve into the past through an engaging array of historic games that bring history to life. From traditional outdoor games like egg and spoon and jump rope to draughts that entertained generations, these interactive experiences offer a playful glimpse into bygone eras. Each game is carefully preserved to reflect the era it represents, providing a fun and educational way to connect with history and see how past generations spent their leisure time beyond football.
Costumed Interpreters (select buildings, daily)
- Experience our past, brought to life! Dressed in period-appropriate attire, interpreters (so called because they interpret our history) will be in select buildings throughout the week to engage you through storytelling and historic demonstrations, offering an immersive glimpse into Wisconsin’s history. Help them complete traditional crafts, watch them fire muskets, smell their cooking over an open hearth, or simply ask them questions about daily life to learn how relevant history is to today.
Frozen in Time: The Legacy of the 1967 Ice Bowl (Thursday, April 24 | 1 – 3 pm)
- A lecture with Ice Bowl reporter, Warren Gerds
- Learn more, here.
Drafting a Legacy: How “forgotten architect” Jack Vainisi transformed football (Friday, April 25 | 1 – 3 pm)
- A panel discussion on the lasting impact of Jack Vainisi and why he should be inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame
- Learn more, here.