Wildcats Longbranch Saloon building dates to 1850s — Manitowoc County Historical Society

In the early history of Manitowoc County, Branch, originally named Lenaville, boasted many businesses and amusement places. Some of the earliest businesses included a shingle mill and logging camp, grist mill, brewery, two sawmills, and two blacksmith shops in the early 1850s. The name change from

Nestled in the scenic rolling Ice Age Kettle Moraine countryside of Eastern Wisconsin, the Manitowoc County Historical Society is a museum of living history.  

Feel the heat from the blacksmith's forge, take part in one-room school lessons, and find your ancestor's name in our archives. 

This 60-acre interpretive museum of local history features a Welcome Center with local history exhibits and research services and the outdoor Pinecrest Historical Village - a collection of over 25 historic buildings with period furnishings from Manitowoc County's early settlers.  

Driven by our Mission — Manitowoc County Historical Society

Government Buildings

Manitowoc bank failure of 1892 was felt throughout growing community

Manitowoc County Historical Society

Manitowoc County Historical Society

All Upcoming Programs and Events — Manitowoc County Historical Society

All Upcoming Programs and Events — Manitowoc County Historical Society

Manitowoc County Historical Society annual meeting looks back at 2023

On Premise Membership Directory & Buyers Guide 2014 by Nei-Turner

Sketches in Crude-oil, by John James McLaurin

Manitowoc history: More than 3,000 photos in Historical Society

Limbach Block Historic District - Wikipedia

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What Was That Building On Lovettsville's Locust Street? (2018) – Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum

On Premise Membership Directory & Buyers Guide 2013 by Nei-Turner