The Manitowoc County Historical Society is holding a History Happy Hour program, a series that showcases local tavern history and the role taverns played in the development Wisconsin, on Wednesday, September 19 at Meat’s Opera Haus, 204 South 4th Avenue in St. Nazianz. History Happy Hour will be held at Meat’s Opera Haus from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The series features a handout of the history of the location, a souvenir photo coaster, and a 50/50 raffle to support the Meeme House Inn Project.
The series will also visit the former Svacina’s Red Lamp (3931 Grimms Road, Reedsville) on October 17.
History Happy Hour is a 21+ event with donations going toward the Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Meeme House Inn restoration project. There is no formal admission charge but donations are appreciated for the Meeme House Inn Restoration project. The Meeme House Inn (circa 1855) is currently being restored by the Manitowoc County Historical Society to its glory in 1915, under the ownership of Joe Schwartz. The historic structure will serve as in interactive living history museum, where visitors of all ages can be transported back in time and discover the Meeme House Inn, its livery, and poll house, in operation.
For more information about this event, please contact the Manitowoc County Historical Society at (920) 684-4445 or visit manitowoccountyhistory.org. The Manitowoc County Historical Society is a 501c3, private, non-profit organization operating the McAllister House Welcome Center and the historic structures of Pinecrest Historical Village.
