Wisconsin Automotive Museum, the largest auto museum in the state features a display of classic, vintage autos and automotive artifacts. One of the most popular attractions in the “The Kissel.” The Kissel was originally manufactured in Hartford from 1906 to 1931. The "Speedster" is the most famous Kissel model and was affectionately known as the “Gold Bug.” This car was popular among stars like Fatty Arbuckle and Amelia Earhardt. Other attractions include an exhibition dedicated to the Nash, first built in Kenosha in 1916, an all-new display area for the Hudson Essex Terraplane and over 90 other rare treats, such as Reos, Pierce-Arrows, Pontiac's, Studebaker's, Chevrolet's and Fords, set off in a striking Art Deco interior. Other automotive artifacts such as license plates, spark plugs, oil cans and signs are found throughout the museum. Dont forget to visit the Automotive Museum gift shop for you little piece of history.
Location:
147 North Rural Street, Hartford Wisconsin 53027
Telephone
262-673-7999
Other History nearby:
(Lake Mills) Aztalan State Park Archaeological Site
(Milwaukee) Basilica of St. Josaphat
(Milwaukee) Calvary Baptist Church
(Milwaukee) Cathedral Of St. John The Evangelist
(Milwaukee) Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design
(Milwaukee) Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
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02/21 Coming to The Hartford area
Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival Kenosha WI April20 This fun-filled event includes cheese from around the state of Wisconsin, some of the area’s finest beers and live music.
North Shore Unitarian Church Art Fair Deerfield IL April27-28 NSUC's annual ART FAIR is a juried show featuring the original works of 65+ talented artists and artisans. The fine art and fine crafts exhibited include photography, painting, ceramics, glass, paper, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, clothing and mixed media. Exhibiting artists come from Illinois as well as from several surrounding states.
Dutch Days Festival Fulton IL May3-4 Arts and Crafts Vendors; Food and Concession Stands; Windmill Tours; Dutch Dancing and Costumes; Antique Tractor Display; Dutch Treasures Display; Heritage Canyon w/Early American Crafters; Hindeloopen Painting Demo and Sales; Stippling Display and Parade.
Montello's Fish-n-Fun Montello WI May3-5 Fly over the city in a helicopter, paddle down the Fox River like Marquette and Joliet in a guided canoe, munch on cotton candy between thrilling carnival rides, send the kids fishing with the pros on Montello Lake.
Chocolate Fest Long Grove IL May3-5 Dive into three days of nothing but CHOCOLATE! Mmm, chocolate strawberries, donuts, and much more! Every spring, the Village of Long Grove celebrates the existence of the world's best tasting antioxidant.
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair Lombard IL May5 The Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair is held annually on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth in downtown Lombard. All of the proceeds received from the craft booth rentals are donated to local charities. Features 140 craft exhibitors and 4000 attendees throughout the day.
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