Celebrate the Magic of the Season with Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides!

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What traditions conjure holiday magic for you? The winter season can bring the magical reunions of family and friends, magical music and culinary traditions, magical outdoor spaces aglow with winter lights, and deep meaning rooted in nature and world religions. Holiday magic is the Platteville community partners’ holiday theme this year and The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums are ready to be a part of Platteville’s Hometown Holidays again in 2023 with Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides the first three Fridays of December, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, from 4-8 p.m. 

All are invited to delight in the holiday magic with guided horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown Platteville! Each carriage is reserved for a single party of up to 10 special people of your choosing. Enjoy the scenery and holiday lights to the rhythmic cadence of hooves and jingle bells while learning about local architectural landmarks. Rides featuring the sights and sounds of a beautiful team of draft horses and an interpretive guide depart from the Museum regularly between 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Shop in the Museum Store before or after your ride. 

Cost is $120 per Carriage (up to 10 people per carriage). An Early Bird special rate of $100 is offered for the first two tours of each day (4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.). Advance registration is required. Register online at www.mining.jamison.museum/programs or by calling (608) 348-3301. 

The carriage rides are a complement to a variety of holiday offerings made by many Platteville organizations and businesses — including Katie’s Winter Wonderland on Dec. 1 and Hometown Friday Night on Dec. 15. Illuminations that add interest to the carriage rides include a festive City Park with the gazebo and evergreen tree decorated with lights, the park’s memorial statues lit by the Veterans Honor Roll Committee, and lights trimming City Hall. Learn more about other community holiday events and programs by contacting the Platteville Main Street Program and Platteville Regional Chamber. 

“I am delighted that Museum Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides have become an annual tradition for regional families,” said Museum Director Erik Flesch. “Not only is this cultural event a memorable holiday attraction for our community, but also it is a chance to celebrate Platteville’s history with an interpretation of Main Street.” 

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