LOCAL TOURS, LOCAL HISTORY, LOCAL CULTURE


You don't need to wander far to discover captivating histories, local cultures and historic architecture. It's all here in Southern Wisconsin.



TOURS

Enjoy these mobile-ready self-guided tours at your leisure. Please check back soon for more new

tours on the way. 


Experience the Living History of Rural Life From a Bygone Era 

Wisconsin’s cultures and people are as varied and beautiful as its’ topography. One of the more, unique ethnic settlements in this state are the Amish. Originally from Switzerland and known as the Anabaptists,

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TOURING HISTORIC EVANSVILLE


Tour what the Wisconsin Historical Society says is “the finest collection of 1840s to 1915 architecture of any small town in Wisconsin,” welcome to Evansville!

What makes this Southern Wisconsin town a must-see architectural destination? To start, Evansville a town of a little over 5,000 people, has three historic districts. 

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Touring Janesville’s Architectural Heritage


In last two years, close to $42 million of private and public funding has flowed into downtown Janesville according to the Janesville Gazette. Some of that transformative money has already kickstarted renovations along the downtown streets and city’s infrastructure.   


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Step Inside The Past With A Visit To Luther Valley Historical Society's Impressive Collection Of Historic Buildings


In the 1970s, the state of Wisconsin's historical society embarked on an ambitious preservation endeavor bringing historic buildings from every corner of the state to one central location. That project which became "Old World Wisconsin," gives visitors a chance to imagine living history

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TAKE A SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF DOWNTOWN EDGERTON 


Once The Cigar Tabaco Leaf Capital of America, reminders of this great town's past still stand. Many of the downtown structures have been restored and converted to new uses.  This tour will also visit the sites featured in Edgerton's native son, the author Sterling North's classic children's book, Rascal.

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Events

Tour Downtown Edgerton At 2nd Annual Edgerton History Hop This August 15th


The one tour day event includes live music, crafts, special displays and snacks. Register for the History Hop at the Edgerton Public Library Visit FOUR Historic Sites in Edgerton, WI. Activities at EACH STOP! Choose one of two FREE OPTIONS!


OPTION ONE- Group Tour & Lunch

930am-130pm- Travel by bus to visit four historic sites in Edgerton. Start and End at the Edgerton Public Library! Picnic Lunch Provided


OPTION TWO- Self Guided Tour

Transport yourself and visit any or all four historic sites in Edgerton during their drop in times.


Sites include:


  • 10am-11am: Edgerton Public Library 101 Albion Street
  • 11am-12pm: Sterling North Museum 409 W Rollin Street
  • 12:30pm-1:30pm Albion Academy Museum  605 Campus Lane
  • 1:30pm-2:30pm: Jacobus Log Cabin at Fish Pond Park 415 W Lawton Street