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General Information:
1.Public tours of Alliant Energy's Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Generating Station will be offered:
a. September 23rd 3pm to 6pm
b. September 24th 9am to 3pm
c. September 25th 9am to 3pm
2.Tours are for Adults and Children of Kindergarten age and up (~5 years old)
3.Tours are 90 minutes. They start and end at the Tripp Heritage Museum located at 565 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578. There will be a display commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Dam and the forming of Lake Wisconsin to view prior to or after the tour.
4.All tours will travel by bus from the Tripp Museum to the Dam. The bus ride takes approximately 5 minutes. Each tour time slot allows 20 people.
5.Tours will be given by retired and current dam employees.
6.Tours are not ADA accessible due to the age of the facility.
7.People will small children or people with physical limitations (ADA, trouble with stairs) may contact the Tripp Heritage Museum for alternative viewing accommodations. 608-644-8444 or spahs@frontier.com
8.Photos are allowed in all areas of the facility. Photos should not delay the tours progress though, so tour guides may ask the group to move on after sufficient time for photos has been allowed.
9.Tickets are $5/each. All proceeds go to the Tripp Heritage Museum, a non-profit community education, research and preservation center, to support its programs and displays.
10.Alliant Energy and the Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society are pleased to again offer this special opportunity to the public!
Safety Information/Required Clothing:
1.All participants will be required to sign a waiver and show a photo ID. The tour is of a working hydroelectric power plant.
2.Must have closed toe shoes with a sturdy sole. No flip flops, no high heels, no sandals, no crocs, etc.
3.Must wear long pants. No shorts, no skirts, no dresses.
4.Hardhats, safety glasses and ear protection will be provided.
5.Must follow tour guides' instructions at all time. Must stay inside designated areas and behind fencing at all times.
6.If proper attire is not worn, participants will not be allowed on the bus. Please ensure you dress appropriately for the tour.
Parking information:
Parking available throughout downtown Prairie du Sac within blocks of the Tripp Heritage Museum.
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LocationTripp Heritage Museum (Tour start) (View)
565 Water Street
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 5 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Q&A
| Question: |
We have tickets to the Prairie du Sac Dam on Sept 24th at 9:30am. We can't all make it at that time now and was wondering if there is a way to change our ticket time? Thank you. |
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Hello,To exchange your ticket please contact Brown Paper Tickets directly. We can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-838-3006 x1 or support@brownpapertickets.com. We need to hear from you before September 22, 2016 9:30 AM to change tickets for September 24 at 9:30 AM.Please have your order confirmation number ready when you contact us to expedite service.Thanks,Romana NewboldContact Center RepresentativeBrown Paper Ticketsromyn@BrownPaperTickets.com1-800-838-3006www.BrownPaperTickets.com |
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