The Sauk County Historical Society invites you to a free ice cream social on the lawn of the Van Orden Mansion, 531 4th Ave, Baraboo. Frozen custard, generously donated by the Baraboo Culver’s, will be on hand; and old-fashioned and new-fangled lawn games will be set up for anyone who wants to play a vintage […]
Canfield Day will be celebrated this year at the Sauk County History Center, 900 Second Avenue in Baraboo on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 starting at 7 pm. Each year this award is given to a local individual who has contributed to the field of local history displaying the same passion as William Canfield. The evening […]
Christmas at the Mansion returns this year with three days to experience the warmth, charm, and cheer of the holiday season. Throughout the historic Van Orden Mansion at 531 Fourth Avenue in Baraboo twelve real Christmas trees and the rooms they are in will be decorated taking inspiration from this year’s theme – “Stories of […]
Christmas at the Mansion returns this year with three days to experience the warmth, charm, and cheer of the holiday season. Throughout the historic Van Orden Mansion at 531 Fourth Avenue in Baraboo twelve real Christmas trees and the rooms they are in will be decorated taking inspiration from this year’s theme – “Stories of […]
Christmas at the Mansion returns this year with three days to experience the warmth, charm, and cheer of the holiday season. Throughout the historic Van Orden Mansion at 531 Fourth […]
The Sauk County Historical Society Museum opens for Season! A new exhibit at the Sauk County Historical Museum this year will feature people that are from or have lived in Sauk County and have been ground breakers, influencers, or are just plain interesting.
Magical Mansion Tours are back! You can book a time to see the Christmas Wonderland inside the Van Orden Mansion and enjoy live music, holiday treats and room after decorated room. Our theme this year is "The Traditions of Christmas." You'll find everything from the Nutcracker to the poinsettia. You can enter with your own […]
The Jingle Bell Open House has been delighting people for over 20 years combining live music, horse and carriage rides, and bountiful holiday baked goods with a mansion packed with 11 real Christmas Trees! Stop by on Saturday, December 10 from 12 to 7 pm to see the Christmas Wonderland inside the Van Orden Mansion. […]
Christmas at the Van Orden Mansion kicks off this year with the Wine & Appetizer Premier. This festive event pairs delicous food (come hungry) with local wines, mulled wine, festive beers, cider and hot chocolate in the setting of the mansion at night with subdued lighting. Wander the mansion to see the 11 Christmas trees […]
The Baraboo Holiday Tour of Homes will combine the grandeur of four historic homes with the decorations of the season to create a memorable holiday experience. The houses range in […]
