Decoration Day - Old World Wisconsin
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 05/31/2026
Before Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day—a historic precursor in which participants honored soldiers who died in the Civil War by visiting cemeteries and bringing flowers to the fallen. Visit Old World Wisconsin and learn the story behind this unique predecessor to our modern day of observance at Pleasant Ridge, a replica of one of the earliest refuges for formerly enslaved people and an early example of integrated communities in America.
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What You’ll Experience
- A unique opportunity to learn about the origins of Memorial Day
- An educational experience in a replica of Pleasant Ridge, an early integrated community with history dating back to 1850
- Your ticket includes Decoration Day experience and Old World Wisconsin general admission access
Location:
Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Wisconsin 67, Eagle, WI 53119, United States
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The event has already taken place on this date:
05/31/2026
Time:
10 AM–4 PM
Ages
All AgesWeb Service