Hundreds Enjoy 67th Annual Ice Cream Social!

Hundreds Enjoy 67th Annual Ice Cream Social!

The Fond du Lac County Historical Society was excited to welcome so many of our neighbors and friends to our 67th Annual Ice Cream Social on August 13, 2023!

Even a little unexpected rain didn’t hinder the fun at this year’s event. Kids played old-fashioned games, made a variety of crafts, painted and raced pinewood derby cars, got their faces painted, took home custom-made balloon creations, and made friends with the puppies from Sandi Paws.

Visitors of all ages enjoyed the printing press demonstrations, special exhibits, schoolhouse experience, Great Fire of 1871 program followed by a Firehouse tour, scavenger hunts, petting zoo, 1917 steam engine, Fond du Lac Children’s Chorale, vet office tours, The Wisconsin Wheelmen, Page Four Band, a 1922 Model T, and antique carriages from the FCHS’s collection.

No one went hungry, with all the great food available! Gilles frozen custard scooped by our amazing Celebrity Scoopers, bakery-fresh apple and cherry pie, A&W root beer floats, burgers, brats, hot dogs, mac ‘n cheese, and pulled pork all proved to be favorites throughout the day.

A huge thank you to all who came to this timeless and great event! We also appreciate and thank the many volunteers, living history and program participants, interns, and Celebrity Scoopers who helped make this a fantastic day. We couldn’t have done it without you!

At left, Pete and Deb Doll take a shift serving our guests.

See below for more photos celebrating family, friends, history, tradition, and fun!

Young guests feed new friends from the Cristo Rey Ranch Petting Zoo.
Bob, Volunteer, demonstrates printing presses in our Print Shop.
Wisconsin Wheelmen always impress!
Dancing to the great sounds of local favorite, Page Four.
Dairyland Tin Lizzies members display their 1922 Model T.
Rose, FCHS Board Secretary and Volunteer, tries out a vintage bike.
Marion, Volunteer, begins a tour in the Galloway House.
Gilles Frozen Custard and A&W Root Beer Floats: treats for all ages!
FCHS Board President and Volunteer Lisa and husband Allen, Volunteer, help serve up frozen custard and pie.
“The Brothertown Indian Nation: Yesterday and Today” exhibit both engages and educates event guests.
Mary Ann, Volunteer, teaches visitors what it was like to attend a one-room schoolhouse.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT!

Thanks for a great day!