Visitor Guide

The Roots of

History of stonefield Stonefield is located on land once part of Governor Nelson Dewey’s agricultural estate. Developed in the 1860s and encompassing 2,000 acres, the farm was divided by picturesque stone walls and several Gothic Revival structures. Original outbuildings remain. In 1936 the farm became part of Nelson Dewey State Park. In 1952 the Wisconsin legislature established the State Farm and Craft Museum, to be located on the site of Dewey’s Stonefield and administered by the

Wisconsin Historical Society. Stonefield Village opened in 1961 and now includes approximately 30 buildings. The State Farm and Craft Museum, renamed the Wisconsin State Agricultural Museum, welcomed the first visitors to its new exhibition gallery on the north end of the site in 1971. Stonefield’s extensive collections include superb examples of 19th century agricultural machinery, including the 1896 McCormick Automower, which is the oldest tractor in North America. Today through exhibits, interpretive programs and special events, the site tells the story of farming and village life in late 19th and early 20th century Wisconsin.

WELCOME TO STONEFIELD Discover your agricultural heritage as you explore the four parts of Stonefield.

WISCONSIN STATE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM The Farmer’s and Inventor’s Achievements—Historic photographs; colorful advertising art; and farm implements and tractors, including rare examples. 1900 FARMSTEAD The Progressive Farmer’s Home and Work Place—A re-creation based on a plan issued by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1901. 1900 VILLAGE The Farmer’s Shopping Center—A 30 building re-creation

based on Wisconsin villages of a century ago that provided the farm family with access to goods, services, and social activities. THE GOVERNOR NELSON DEWEY HOME SITE A Gentleman Farmer’s Estate—Historic structures that were part of an expansive late-1800s farm and orchard. Associated with the first state governor of Wisconsin and originally designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style, the buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

SITE POLICIES

For the safety and comfort of all:

• Observe caution around the active train tracks. Use designated crossing only and observe signals.

• Smoking is restricted to lawn areas only.

• Please stay behind barricades. Enjoy artifacts, plants, and

farm animals by looking rather than handling or feeding.

• Pets must be attended and held on a short leash at all times. Restrict animals to outdoors. Pick up after them, please. • Shoes and shirts are required dress at all times

while visiting Stonefield.

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A. STONEFIELD VISITOR CENTER D. VILLAGE 34. J. Brown, Blacksmith 48. Dr. Alfred Belitz, Physician & Surgeon Admissions, Restrooms & Stonefield Store 22. Covered Bridge 35. Livery Stable 49. Stonefield Co-op Creamery 23. Stonefield Railroad Depot 36. Fire House & Jail 50. Presbyterian Church B. STATE AGRICULTURAL MUSEM 24. Baum’s Broom Factory 37. Saloon 1–7 & 9–14. Implement Shelters E. NELSON DEWEY HOME SITE 25. Storage 38. Photograph Gallery 8. Main Exhibition Gallery 51. 1893 Home Reconstruction 26. One-room School 39. Stonefield Gazette Newspaper Office 52. Original 1860s Ice House C. FARMSTEAD 27. Mink & Rydell Drug Store 40. F. Eckstein: Furniture, Upholsterers,Undertakers 53. Original 1860s Smoke House 15. Farm House 28. Barbershop 41. Bank of Stonefield (public restrooms) 16. Chicken Coop 29. Betty’s Millinery 42. C & J Frank Dunn Law Office 17. Wood and Carriage Shed 30. Harrington’s Hardware & Harness 43. Cornelius Jewelry Store 18. Dairy Barn 31. Farmers Store & Meat Market 44. Sugar Bowl Confectionery 19. Honey House 32. Bandstand 45. Stonefield Cheese Factory 20. Corn Crib 33. Gastrow’s Carpenter Shop; Cooperage & 46. Stonefield Telephone Co. 21. Hog House Wheelwright Shops 47. Emil Wenzlaff, Cigar Factory VISITOR SERVICES For your convenience and safety:

• Restrooms are located throughout • For mobility needs ask for the site. Please consult the map in assistance at the Visitor Center. this guide or ask any staff member Stonefield is partially barrier free for nearest location. and largely wheelchair accessible. • Please ask Stonefield staff for any • Gifts and souvenirs are available for first aid assistance needed. purchase in the Stonefield Store, • Lost & Found is located in the located in the Visitor Center. Visitor Center.

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