Winter weather prevents continuation of the programs all year round.
People of the Portage Understanding the life and times of the Portage Railroad is easier if you attend a weekend People of the Portage program. The focus of this program is the People. How they lived, why they did what they did, and how important family and friends were. Not quite a living history program, but visitors do get a special feel for the workers and travelers of the Portage Railroad. Lifestyles of the Past Lifestyles of the Past focuses on everyday life.