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The name "Menominee" comes from the Ojibwe name manoominii, meaning "wild rice people."

 

Henschel's Museum of Indian History


Details

Since the first Henschel homesteader settled in Sheboygan County in 1849, the family's land has yielded evidence of 10,000 years of human occupation. Today, the Henschel collection of prehistoric artifacts is one of the most complete in Wisconsin. A truly captivating collection of Indian artificats including chipped and ground stone tools, bone tools, projectile points, copper implements, pottery and antler artifacts track the lives and times of the original culture inhabiting the area.


Address

N8661 Holstein Rd
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020


Contact Information

Voice: 920-876-3193

Amenities and Services All Interests
Runs Memorial Day through Labor Day
Hours of Operation

Tues-Sat 1pm-5pm.


History & Heritage
Type
Native American Heritage