For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience

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In partnership with military history interpreters Badger Light Infantry, Old World Wisconsin presents For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience. Explore the impact of Wisconsin's communities in the American Civil War in the theater of battle and at home. For 2026, Old World will focus on the 23rd Wisconsin regiment, a group made up of multiple immigrant groups , from across southern Wisconsin.
Please note that out of respect to service members who have experienced active combat, OWW's living history interpreters will not re-enact live battles. Demonstrations featuring blank ammunition may be included in the program.
This Living History Experience is performed in partnership with the Badger Light Infantry.

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Your ticket includes For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience and Old World Wisconsin general admission access
A historic interpretation of the history of the 23rd Wisconsin regiment, a group of soldiers from across the state

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Adult (18-64): $24
Teen (13-17): $24
Senior (65+): $20
Child (5-12): $16
Children under 5: Free
Society members receive free general admission, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book Tickets: wihist.org/4e8LEdt

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Old World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes, farms, stores and workshops. Each region features a distinct set of stories that invite you to experience the hopes and dreams of those who came before us. From the 1840s to the 1940s, you’ll find a true panorama of early Wisconsin history, covering more than 70 years and many cultures, including African American, Danish, Finnish, Hessian, Irish, Norwegian, Polish, Pomeranian and Yankee.
Old World Wisconsin first opened in 1976. Researchers traveled throughout Wisconsin in search of historic buildings crafted by the first generation of Wisconsin immigrants and migrants. From Lake Superior to the Illinois border, and from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, historians documented countless historic farmhouses, outbuildings and small-town structures. Once research was complete, the meticulous construction of Old World Wisconsin began. Piece by piece, workers carefully dismantled historic structures from around the state and reconstructed them in their new home.