Is it a Jam? Is it a Jelly?

𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙅𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨: 𝘼 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚
Preserve history and raspberries at the same time during a vibrant summer day at Wade House. Watch costumed interpreters bring the past to life as they transform fresh berries picked straight from the Wade House grounds into flavorful, fresh fruit spreads using authentic 1858 recipes. Experience the traditional canning process from start to finish, including the historic sealing method involving brandy-soaked paper rounds and five layers of tissue paper. Above all, learn the surprising differences between these two beloved spreads—jams and jellies—and the history behind each. The best part? Once you’re done watching, sample the spoils for yourself. Your ticket includes general admission to Wade House.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
A close-up view of authentic preserving processes used in traditional 1800s recipes
Delicious jams and jellies for sampling
An engaging history lesson on the significance of jams and jellies in mid 19th-century Wisconsin
Your ticket includes Is it a Jam? Is it a Jelly? experience and Wade House general admission access.

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Adult (18-64): $15
Teen (13-17): $15
Senior (65+): $13
Child (5-12): $8
Children under 5: Free
Society members receive free general admission, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book your Tickets: wihist.org/4dbHMaM

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Wade House Stagecoach Inn was constructed conveniently between the cities of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, along a well-used stagecoach trail. This made the 27-room Greek Revival hotel a popular resting point for weary travelers. Three generations of the Wade family resided on the Wade House property, with the stagecoach inn operating until around 1872. The Kohler family and the Kohler Foundation purchased Wade House in 1950 and began a top-to-bottom restoration. The site became property of the Wisconsin Historical Society and opened to the public in 1953. Here, visitors can journey back to the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and trains. The site features the stagecoach hotel built and owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade, early settlers of Greenbush, as well as a blacksmith shop, sawmill, and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, which houses Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from the visitor center to the historic core and back again.
Wade House Historic Site & Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum
(PO Box 34)
W7965 State Hwy 23
Greenbush, WI 53026

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Ticket includes Is it a Jam? Is it a Jelly? experience and Wade House general admission access.
The museum store is open daily during business hours.
Guests may exit and return throughout the day.
Water is the only outside beverage allowed.
Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
The site will remain open rain or shine.
Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather.
No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 920-526-3271 or wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org. Please contact Wade House at 920-526-3271 if the box office is closed.