Thirsty Thursday Beer Tour

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Before craft brewing was trendy, it was a way of life practiced by immigrants across Wisconsin and beyond. Join our Historic Brewmaster for a private tram tour through Old World Wisconsin as you trace the story of frontier beer culture from field to fermentation. Round out your experience by enjoying a collaboration brew crafted exclusively for our guests.

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A welcome beer sample in the Brewhouse while watching the day’s brew get prepared
A private one-hour tram tour of Old World Wisconsin highlighting frontier brewing history at several locations
A return visit to the Brewhouse to check on the next stage of the brewing process—plus time to enjoy a beer-pairing snack
One draft beer ticket redeemable at Wittnebel’s Tavern anytime during your visit
Free time after the tour to explore Old World Wisconsin at your own pace
Your ticket includes the Thirsty Thursday Beer Tour experience and Old World Wisconsin general admission

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$55/person
Advance registration required
Guests must be 21+
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book Tickets: wihist.org/43zoaaK

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Old World Wisconsin includes 60 authentically restored historic homes, farms, stores and workshops—and a fully operational 1930s tavern. 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.