We continue our tradition of visiting a Victorian mansion decked out for Christmas in Kaukana , but first we visit Appleton and a museum of Fox Valley History with exhibits on Houdini, Nature, and Afghan Refugees as well.
Schedule:
11:30 Gather at museum. Tours are self-guided, so latecomers welcome.
ADMISSION $12 for Adults
1 Lunch at Wilder’s Cutting Edge Bistro (including Gluten Friendly menu)
https://www.wildersbistro.com/menu
3 or 3:20 or 3:40 Christmas Tour of the Grignon Mansion
ADMISSION $12 for Adults, $10 for seniors
NOTE: YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO PURACHASE MANSION TICKETS EARLY AS LAST YEAR SOLD OUT. WE CAN GO IN GROUPS IN THE 3 PM HOUR (im going at 3 but others may choose 3:20 or 3:40 to give more driving cushion after lunch)
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/grignonmansion/items/417781/calendar/2024/12/?flow=841632&full-items=yes
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“Experience the History Museum where generations connect
Step into the captivating world of the History Museum at the Castle, founded in 1872. Our three floors of exhibits unfold the rich history of Appleton and the Fox Cities, including a featured exhibit dedicated to Harry Houdini. Join us for field trips, walking tours, and more.”
https://myhistorymuseum.org
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“Come celebrate the holidays at the Grignon Mansion! Enjoy a unique holiday themed tour, horse drawn wagon rides, hot drinks, holiday crafts, and more!…
In 1837, Charles A. Grignon built this elegant home as a wedding gift for his Pennsylvanian bride, Mary Elizabeth Meade. Known as “The Mansion in the Woods” to countless travelers and traders, the Grignon home was built during a time of economic change from fur trading to farming, logging, and industry in the Fox River Valley.
The Mansion and the Grignon family were also familiar to local indigenous tribes. The grandson of a Menominee woman, Charles acted as an interpreter for the U.S. government at the Treaty of the Cedars, which transferred four million acres of Menominee land to the United States Government: the area now known as Northeast Wisconsin.”
https://www.grignonmansion.org/history.html
