Historic Unveiling: Abbot-Downing Stagecoach

Saturday, May 3 | 1 – 3:30PM
Photo credit: Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin 

In 1875, an order was placed for Hotel Style Concord Stagecoach #433 to be handcrafted by the Abbot-Downing Company in Concord, New Hampshire. Now, just shy of its 150th birthday, this beautiful coach—one of roughly 160 remaining today—joins Wisconsin’s largest collection of historic carriages and wagons!

Historic Unveiling: Abbot-Downing Stagecoach

Saturday, May 3 | 1 – 3:30PM
Photo credit: Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin 

In 1875, an order was placed for Hotel Style Concord Stagecoach #433 to be handcrafted by the Abbot-Downing Company in Concord, New Hampshire. Now, just shy of its 150th birthday, this beautiful coach—one of roughly 160 remaining today—joins Wisconsin’s largest collection of historic carriages and wagons!

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Wisconsin’s largest collection of historic carriages and wagons is yours to explore year ‘round at the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum. Weather permitting, check out snowshoes at our visitor center and experience the natural beauty of our grounds via a different form of historic transportation! Snowshoes are available with 4+ inches of snow cover. The remainder of our site buildings, including the original Wade House Inn, our sawmill, and blacksmith shop, reopen for general admission in May 2024.  


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Don't miss your chance to secure a spot for this weekend's exclusive Timeless Tales Speaker Series event featuring renowned State Historic Preservation Officer and co-author Jim Draeger! Dive deep into the fascinating world of Wisconsin’s historic bars and breweries as Jim shares captivating stories and insights from his acclaimed book, Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin’s Historic Bars & Breweries.

Book your tickets here: wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/
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Dont miss your chance to secure a spot for this weekends exclusive Timeless Tales Speaker Series event featuring renowned State Historic Preservation Officer and co-author Jim Draeger! Dive deep into the fascinating world of Wisconsin’s historic bars and breweries as Jim shares captivating stories and insights from his acclaimed book, Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin’s Historic Bars & Breweries.

Book your tickets here: https://wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/
 #wisconsinbreweries #wisconsinhistory #TimelessTales

Looking for an adventure this Saturday? Visit Wade House!

Begin your journey at the modern Visitor Center, and explore the impressive 20,000 square-foot carriage museum featuring nearly 100 historic carriages, some over 150 years old. Wade House offers a unique outing for everyone—families, friends, or solo visitors—promising a day of exploration and discovery in transportation history. Join us this Saturday and step back in time!

WINTER HOURS + ADMISSION
Visitor Center & Carriage Museum Only

Nov 8 – May 16, 2025
Saturdays
10 AM – 5 PM

Adults (18-64): $8
Teens (13-17): $8
Senior (65+): $6
Child (5-12): $4
Children under 5: FREE

Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free general admission and 10% off events.
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3 days ago
Looking for an adventure this Saturday? Visit Wade House!

Begin your journey at the modern Visitor Center, and explore the impressive 20,000 square-foot carriage museum featuring nearly 100 historic carriages, some over 150 years old. Wade House offers a unique outing for everyone—families, friends, or solo visitors—promising a day of exploration and discovery in transportation history. Join us this Saturday and step back in time!

WINTER HOURS + ADMISSION
Visitor Center & Carriage Museum Only

Nov 8 – May 16, 2025
Saturdays
10 AM – 5 PM

Adults (18-64): $8
Teens (13-17): $8
Senior (65+): $6
Child (5-12): $4
Children under 5: FREE

Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free general admission and 10% off events.

Join us for an exciting event Saturday, April 5th from 1-3 p.m. with State Historic Preservation Officer Jim Draeger, co-author of Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin’s Historic Bars & Breweries. He will discuss the history and architecture of over 70 Wisconsin bars and breweries, covering brewing culture, Prohibition's impact, and the evolution of breweries.

Enjoy stories, photos, a book signing, and local craft beer at the historic 1850 Wade House Stagecoach Inn taproom.

Get your tickets here wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/🍻📚

#WisconsinHistory #CraftBeer #BottomsUp
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4 days ago
Join us for an exciting event Saturday, April 5th from 1-3 p.m. with State Historic Preservation Officer Jim Draeger, co-author of Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin’s Historic Bars & Breweries. He will discuss the history and architecture of over 70 Wisconsin bars and breweries, covering brewing culture, Prohibitions impact, and the evolution of breweries. 

Enjoy stories, photos, a book signing, and local craft beer at the historic 1850 Wade House Stagecoach Inn taproom. 

Get your tickets here https://wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/🍻📚

 #WisconsinHistory #CraftBeer #BottomsUp