An Evening at Wade's Tavern
Immerse Yourself in 1800s Taproom History
Come on down to the Wade House taproom and experience a fun and exciting evening in what was once the social hub of 19th-century life for Greenbush locals and weary travelers alike. Sample specialty beers and apple cider and nosh on snacks as you explore this stately Greek Revival hotel. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Belle Weather, a Sheboygan-based modern folk and indie rock group featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass, cello, and violin. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Admission includes one drink ticket and light snacks.
An Evening at Wade’s Tavern is made possible with support from The Friends of Wade House.
What You’ll Experience
The chance to explore 1800s taproom history in a historic setting
Self-guided tours of the second and third floors of Wade House
Specialty beer, apple cider tastings, and snacks
Music performed on acoustic guitar, upright bass, cello, and violin by local Sheboygan act The Belle Weather
Cost
Adult (21-64): $22
Senior (65+): $22
Guests must be 21+
Society members receive a 10% discount; please verify your membership where prompted to receive the discount at checkout.
About the Location
Wade House Stagecoach Inn was constructed conveniently between the cities of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, along a well-used stagecoach trail. This made the 27-room Greek Revival hotel a popular resting point for weary travelers. Three generations of the Wade family resided on the Wade House property, with the stagecoach inn operating until around 1872. The Kohler family and the Kohler Foundation purchased Wade House in 1950 and began a top-to-bottom restoration. The site became property of the Wisconsin Historical Society and opened to the public in 1953. Here, visitors can journey back to the horse-powered world that existed before planes, cars, and trains. The site features the stagecoach hotel built and owned by Sylvanus and Betsey Wade, early settlers of Greenbush, as well as a blacksmith shop, sawmill, and the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, which houses Wisconsin’s largest collection of carriages and wagons. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides from the visitor center to the historic core and back again.
Wade House Historic Site & Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum
(PO Box 34)
W7965 State Hwy 23
Greenbush, WI 53026
This program starts at the Wade House Stagecoach Inn located at:
W7767 Plank Rd.
Greenbush, WI 53026
Know Before You Go & Accessibility
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
The museum store is open daily during business hours.
Water is the only outside food/beverage allowed. Food/beverage are available for purchase.
Restrooms and water fountains are available on site.
The site will remain open rain or shine.
Guests are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and to dress for the weather.
No pets are allowed. Service animals are permitted.
Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 920-526-3271 or wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org.
Have Questions?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org.