Old World Wisconsin
historical site, Wisconsin, United States
Quick Summary
Old World Wisconsin is an outdoor living history museum located southwest of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It spans 600 acres and features restored and re-created 19th-century rural farm and village buildings. The museum preserves the pioneer life and heritage of the various ethnic groups that settled Wisconsin. Costumed guides demonstrate historical farming techniques using antique equipment and draft animals like oxen and horses, offering a glimpse into the state's past.12
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.