Milestones - From Moments & Memories

The enduring stories of objectsVest worn by Sgt. Joseph Richardson, Revolutionary War. Object #3952.00 In the summer of 1776, representatives to the Second Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence, officially declaring Thirteen Col......More

The enduring stories of objectsVest worn by Sgt. Joseph Richardson, Revolutionary War. Object #3952.00 In the summer of 1776, representatives to the Second Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence, officially declaring Thirteen Colonies in America free and independent of Great Britain. In 2026, that moment and memory has become a MILESTONE – the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. Inspired by this momentous occasion and its enduring legacy, the Sheboygan County Museum is proud to present MILESTONES – From Moments & Memories. Life is a series of moments – celebrating the centennial of a city, reminiscing on years past at a 50th wedding anniversary, realizing it was the last visit to a childhood home. Whether collectively shared communal events, deeply personal quiet occasions, or retrospectively life-changing turning points, the people and the Sheboygan County we know today have been profoundly influenced by such moments. These moments and memories may be fleeting but they often leave behind a physical trace. These tangible artifacts are left to reveal stories, reflecting the tapestry of carried traditions, witnessed events, and a past that influences the present and the future. MILESTONES – From Moments & Memories will explore the enduring objects of experiences that have shaped not only the nation but also Sheboygan County. Featuring a variety of artifacts from the Museum’s collection, alongside photographs and personal reflections, the exhibition will encourage visitors to reflect on the moments that have personally shaped their own lives. The exhibit will be on display from February 23 through October 24, 2026. Sheboygan Sesquicentennial Coat Tales, created by Wilson Elementary School staff and students. Object #5628.1 Included with Museum AdmissionMuseum HoursMonday – Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pmSaturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm(Closed holidays)

Sheboygan County Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States

Lantern Parade 2026 - Making Night

Let Your Light ShineFrom 1935–2011, the Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns, walked in the parade, spectated, performe......More

Let Your Light ShineFrom 1935–2011, the Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns, walked in the parade, spectated, performed skits, and showcased a flashlight dance. Throughout the summer, Sheboygan County Museum invites children and families to combine history with creation as this Sheboygan tradition is reimagined. Participants can stop by the Museum’s lantern-making tables on Mondays in August at Vollrath Bowl. Then, help our community shine brightly together at the culminating parade.Lantern Making at the bowl - August 10Vollrath Park4:30pm – 6:30pmFree Find us near the intersection of Bluff & 3rd Lantern Making at the Bowl - August 17Vollrath Park4:30pm – 6:30pmFree Find us near the intersection of Bluff & 3rd 2026 lantern parade - AUGUST 17Vollrath Park 8:00pm – 8:30pmFree RAIN DATE: August 24, 2026Making: 4:30pm-6:30pmParade: 8:00pm-8:30pm PARTNERING LOCATIONS & programsAbove & Beyond Children’s Museum Bookworm Gardens Camp Y-Koda Family Fun Fest  KidStop Mead Public Library  Play is Healing Sheboygan Recreation Department (SASD)purchase a throwback lantern kitBased on original lantern patterns and stencils from the Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade now part of the Museum’s collection. Purchase a kit and create a modern version of a classic. Available June – August at the Sheboygan County Museum gift shop.Made Possible In Part By kohler foundation, inc.

Lantern Parade 2026 - Making & Parade

Let Your Light ShineFrom 1935–2011, the Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns, walked in the parade, spectated, performe......More

Let Your Light ShineFrom 1935–2011, the Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns, walked in the parade, spectated, performed skits, and showcased a flashlight dance. Throughout the summer, Sheboygan County Museum invites children and families to combine history with creation as this Sheboygan tradition is reimagined. Participants can stop by the Museum’s lantern-making tables on Mondays in August at Vollrath Bowl. Then, help our community shine brightly together at the culminating parade. Lantern Making at the Bowl - August 17Vollrath Park4:30pm – 6:30pmFree Find us near the intersection of Bluff & 3rd 2026 lantern parade - AUGUST 17Vollrath Park 8:00pm – 8:30pmFree RAIN DATE: August 24, 2026Making: 4:30pm-6:30pmParade: 8:00pm-8:30pm PARTNERING LOCATIONS & programsAbove & Beyond Children’s Museum Bookworm Gardens Camp Y-Koda Family Fun Fest  KidStop Mead Public Library  Play is Healing Sheboygan Recreation Department (SASD) purchase a throwback lantern kitBased on original lantern patterns and stencils from the Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade now part of the Museum’s collection. Purchase a kit and create a modern version of a classic. Available June – August at the Sheboygan County Museum gift shop.  Made Possible In Part By kohler foundation, inc.

Plank Road Rendezvous 2026

Gather/ RENDEZVOUSExperience how everything changed during the Fur Trade in Wisconsin at the Plank Road Rendezvous.  REENACTORS Experience blacksmithing, cloth dying, rope-making, weaving, and cooking over the fires of fur trade travelers SPORTS DEMOS Active Atlatl, kni......More

Gather/ RENDEZVOUSExperience how everything changed during the Fur Trade in Wisconsin at the Plank Road Rendezvous.  REENACTORS Experience blacksmithing, cloth dying, rope-making, weaving, and cooking over the fires of fur trade travelers SPORTS DEMOS Active Atlatl, knife throw, black powder gun, and archery EXPLORE Animal Scavenger Hunt across the Museum campus PLAY Fur Trade-Era toys & games, crafts, maker’s market HoursLABOR DAY WEEKENDFriday, September 4, 2026  10:00am – 5:00pmSaturday, September 5, 2026  10:00am – 5:00pmSunday, September 6, 2026  10:00am – 1:00 pm Scheduled ActivitiesParticipate in these scheduled experiences during the Plank Road RendezvousBADGER TALK – First Peoples of Wisconsin: Tribal CourtsSaturday, September 5, 2026 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm BYO lunch and learn about the tribal judiciaries in the eleven federally recognized Wisconsin Native Nations, their relationships with each other,  and with the state of Wisconsin in this Badger Talk with Professor Larry Nesper. Wisconsin Adventures of Sheboygan’s First Documented Fur TraderSaturday, September 5, 2026 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm Get transported back to Jacques Vieau’s adventures throughout Wisconsin, learn about his blended family, and witness how the Northwest Fur Company connected Europeans and Native Americans in Wisconsin with local historian Ryan Protz. CAMP OBJECT TOURSunday, September 6, 2026 – 10:30am – 11:30am Buckskinners choose special objects from their encampment to share behind-the-scenes information with kids and adults alike.

Sheboygan County Museum, 3110 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States

Show & Tell REMIX

Family, work, pets, food, home: There is so much that defines us. Bring an object to help you share a story (any story!), or just listen. Sheboygan County Museum partners with local libraries to make this free offering about keeping your own personal history.Pre-registr......More

Family, work, pets, food, home: There is so much that defines us. Bring an object to help you share a story (any story!), or just listen. Sheboygan County Museum partners with local libraries to make this free offering about keeping your own personal history.Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Elkhart Lake Public LibraryTuesday, September 8, 2026  | 2:00pm-3:00pm Adult Show & Tell, plus a 15-minute record-keeping workshop. Pre-register with the libraryPlymouth Public LibraryTuesday, September 15, 2026  | 2:00pm-3:00pm Adult Show & Tell, plus a 15-minute record-keeping workshop. Pre-register with the libraryPast LocationsKohler Public Library, April 21, 2026Lakeview Community Library, May 4, 2026Mead Public Library, May 19, 2026Cedar Grove Public Library, June 1, 2026

Show & Tell REMIX

Family, work, pets, food, home: There is so much that defines us. Bring an object to help you share a story (any story!), or just listen. Sheboygan County Museum partners with local libraries to make this free offering about keeping your own personal history.Pre-registr......More

Family, work, pets, food, home: There is so much that defines us. Bring an object to help you share a story (any story!), or just listen. Sheboygan County Museum partners with local libraries to make this free offering about keeping your own personal history.Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Plymouth Public LibraryTuesday, September 15, 2026  | 2:00pm-3:00pm Adult Show & Tell, plus a 15-minute record-keeping workshop. Pre-register with the libraryPast LocationsKohler Public Library, April 21, 2026Lakeview Community Library, May 4, 2026Mead Public Library, May 19, 2026Cedar Grove Public Library, June 1, 2026Elkhart Lake Public Library, September 8, 2026

AMERICA'S KITCHEN - Old Farm Country Cookbook Lecture

America's Kitchen WorkshopsCelebrate local culture and history the the art and science of cooking.Old Farm Country Cookbook LEcture with Susan Apps-BodillyHear about cooking on the farm without electricity, share your own family cooking or farm stories, and explore two ......More

America's Kitchen WorkshopsCelebrate local culture and history the the art and science of cooking.Old Farm Country Cookbook LEcture with Susan Apps-BodillyHear about cooking on the farm without electricity, share your own family cooking or farm stories, and explore two hands-on stations about cookware, wood-burning stoves, and food preparation. Thursday, September 17, 20265:30pm – 7:30pmPre-registration Encouraged Free as part of the Wisconsin History Maker’s Tour Register HereUpcoming America's Kitchen programsGorditas Workshop with Maggie from José’s Food Truck/ Taller de Gorditas con Maggie de José’s Food TruckThursday October 15, 2026/ Jueves, 15 de Octubre, 2026 – 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Historic Church Architecture of Sheboygan Walking Tour

Experience an architectural walking tour led by local art historian Erin Brehmer in collaboration with St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox, Jake’s Café: A Lakeland Community (formerly First Baptist), St. Clement Catholic, Hope Reformed, Grace Episcopal, and St. Luke’s United Me......More

Experience an architectural walking tour led by local art historian Erin Brehmer in collaboration with St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox, Jake’s Café: A Lakeland Community (formerly First Baptist), St. Clement Catholic, Hope Reformed, Grace Episcopal, and St. Luke’s United Methodist. Discover a variety of Sheboygan’s distinguishing architectural features and hear about how it affects some congregations today.  Friday, September 25, 2026 |  5:00pm-7:15pmAdmission: $15 for Museum Members. $20 for the public.Pre-registration REQUIRED. PRE-REGISTER HERE