Winter Dinner at the Meeme House: Historic Dinner Series
Guests gather in the historic Meeme House around the wood stove to learn about life in the past from dinner hosts and historical cooks. The event features parlor games alongside a family-style meal of onion soup, chicken pie, pork and beans, applesauce, green beans, and cranberry tart with whipped cream. Beverage options include cider, coffee, and tea, and tickets also cover general admission to the village's Holiday Open House.
What to Expect
Historic late-1800s Thanksgiving-inspired family-style meal and parlor games.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Manitowoc County Historical Society
Food & Drink
The Thanksgiving-inspired meal includes onion soup, chicken pie, pork and beans, applesauce, green beans, rolls, and cranberry tart with whipped cream; drinks include cider, coffee, and tea.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and history-minded diners
Vibe
Historic and intimate
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Attendees: $50; Museum Members: 15% discount. The ticket includes general admission for the day at the Holiday Open House. – Get tickets
- Hours: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM; the description also states 11:30 am.
Tips & Advice
- Register at least 10 days in advance because advance registration is required for the dinner.
- Arrive at the McAllister House Welcome Center 15 minutes before the program to check in before walking to the Meeme House.
- Wear warm clothing if you get cold easily; historic structures can be drafty during chilly weather.
- Contact the Society at least two weeks ahead with food-allergy questions, since family-style recipes generally cannot be altered.
- Allow time to visit the Holiday Open House; dinner registration includes general admission for the day.
Special Events & Promotions
- The dinner features a Thanksgiving-inspired menu.
- Museum members receive a 15% discount.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register in advance for the dinner?
Yes. Advance registration is required at least 10 days before the dinner.
Where do dinner guests check in?
Check in at the McAllister House Welcome Center, then make your way to the historic Meeme House.
What food and drinks are served?
The family-style, Thanksgiving-inspired meal includes chicken pie, pork and beans, applesauce, green beans, rolls, onion soup, and cranberry tart with whipped cream. Cider, coffee, and tea are offered.
Can the meal accommodate food allergies?
Meals are catered and served family style, and recipes generally cannot be altered. Contact the Society at least two weeks beforehand with allergy questions.
What should guests wear, and what else is included with registration?
Wear what is comfortable; warm clothing is recommended because historic buildings can be drafty. Registration also includes general admission for the day at the Holiday Open House.
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