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Trinity Freistadt Historical Society · Est. 1965

Events

A year in Freistadt: pancakes when the sap runs, a parade on the Fourth, sundaes in August, sauerbraten in March, and history come to life in between.

  1. Late winter, in maple-sap season (February or March)

    Pancake Breakfast

    All-you-can-eat pancakes when the maple sap starts to run — proceeds help build the Exhibition Barn.

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  2. A Saturday or Sunday in March

    German Dinner & Entertainment

    Sauerbraten, kassler rippchen, German beer and live entertainment — an annual fundraising feast running since about 2010.

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  3. Every July 4

    Freistadt 4th of July

    A patriotic church service, a small-town parade, the Alte Kameraden Band, and a full day of living history — a Freistadt tradition since 1845.

    Next: Sunday, July 4, 2027

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  4. The third Sunday in August

    Ice Cream Social

    Sundaes, picnic food, and the historic buildings open to wander — a relaxed August afternoon on the grounds.

    Next: Sunday, August 16, 2026

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  5. Evenings through the year, often fall and winter

    Special Programs

    Living-history evenings and presentations — meet Helen Keller, Katharine Wright, Martin Luther, and the settlers' own Heinrich von Rohr.

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Dates and day-of details land on Facebook first. For RSVPs, weather updates, and anything last-minute, follow the Trinity-Freistadt Historical Site page. Watch there too for occasional extras — open-house afternoons, fundraiser evenings like Freistadt Night at Old Germantown, and chili suppers for the Exhibition Barn fund.