Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day celebrates the historic Yellowstone Trail, the first coast-to-coast automobile route across the Northern United States. Hudson in St. Croix County, is the first stop when entering into Wisconsin from the west on the Trail.

Along the Trail: Hudson and St. Croix County

Join us for these great activities!

Schedule:

Pre-Event Thursday, August 11, 2022

6 - 9pm: Yellowstone Trail Canvas Party

Location: Cracked Barrel Winery, 570 Coulee Trail, Hudson

Audrey Martin will lead a Yellowstone Trail painting class. $45 per person. Must preregister at audreyscanvasparties.com

Saturday, August 13, 2022

7 - 10:30am: Pancake Breakfast

Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1500 Vine Street, Hudson

Pancake breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, rolls and beverages - Free will offering.

9am: Geocaching the Yellowstone Trail - FREE

Location: 111 Walnut Street, Hudson

Meet and Greet at Dick’s Bar and Grill (breakfast option available) followed by CITO (Cache In - Trash Out) in the Hudson parks. Meet Yellowstone Trail historians and authors John and Alice Ridge.
Find caches in trail-side communities at www.geocaching.com

9am - 4pm: Yellowstone Trail Poker Run and Sociability Drive - Free

Location: On the Yellowstone Trail from Hudson to Baldwin.

Begin at the Hudson Arch and take the Yellowstone Trail east out of Hudson on Vine Street. Continue east through St. Croix County along Hwy 12 and County Road TT from Hudson to Roberts, Hammond and Baldwin. Explore the Yellowstone Trail, enjoy the scenery and spot some local landmarks.

9am - 1pm: Hammond Community Library History Display and Poker Run Stop

Location: 850 Davis Street, Hammond

View a display on Hammond history. FREE

10 am - 1 pm: Vintage and Classic Car Show

Location: Lakefront Park, Hudson - FREE

Join us for an up-close look at the vintage vehicles and classic cars on display.

10am - 1pm: Model A and Model T Ford Car Show - Free

Location: Lakefront Park, Hudson

The Twin Cities Model A Ford Club and the North Star State Model T Club will be joining the event with restored vehicles of the Yellowstone Trail era.

10am - 1pm: Britfest Car Show

Location: 111 Walnut Street, Hudson

Free

It’s a British invasion with the Britfest Car Show. Walk Walnut Street and take in the showcase of automotive excellence!

11am: Dance Demonstrations

Location: Lakefront Park, Hudson - FREE

Dance and Entertainment Studio will present a selection of dances from the 1920s and 30s.

10am - 2pm: Hudson Hospitality Center

Location: Living Vine Church, 309 Vine Street, Hudson

History of the Yellowstone Trail video viewing (at 11am, 12pm and 1pm). Public restrooms available, kids fun area, free water and Icee Pops - FREE

10:30am - 12:30pm: Hazel Mackin Community Library History Display and Poker Run Stop

Location: 311 W Warren Street, Roberts

Roberts/Warren history display - FREE

9am - 1pm: Baldwin Hospitality Center and Poker Run Stop at Baldwin Public Library

Location: Baldwin Municipal Building, 400 Cedar Street, Baldwin

FREE

Poker Run Stop with public restrooms and water fountain. View the Village of Baldwin Historic Preservation Committee history display.

11am - 4pm: Octagon House Museum Tours and Poker Run Stop

Location: 1004 3rd Street, Hudson

Open for hourly tours. Reservations recommended. The last tour begins at 3pm.

1 - 4pm: Book Signing with John and Alice Ridge

Location: Octagon House Museum, 1004 3rd Street, Hudson

Meet John and Alice Ridge, Yellowstone Trail historians and authors of A Good Road from Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound (Books available for purchase)

Date: August 13, 2022

Location: Various Towns in WI

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