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SUMMARY:"Mid-Century Moments" at the Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:“Mid-Century Moments” celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit\, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House\, will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall\, the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size of our city\, the construction of the civic center and library\, and other significant happenings. \n\n\n\nSee the exhibit for free as part of your Firefly Art Fair entry on August 1 & 2. The exhibit will b open both days from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.\, with docents on hand to guide you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets for Firefly Art Fair Now!\n\n\n\n\n40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/mid-century-moments-at-the-firefly-art-fair/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Firefly Art Fair
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SUMMARY:"Mid-Century Moments" at the Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:“Mid-Century Moments” celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit\, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House\, will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall\, the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size of our city\, the construction of the civic center and library\, and other significant happenings. \n\n\n\nSee the exhibit for free as part of your Firefly Art Fair entry on August 1 & 2. The exhibit will b open both days from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.\, with docents on hand to guide you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets for Firefly Art Fair Now!\n\n\n\n\n40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/mid-century-moments-at-the-firefly-art-fair/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Firefly Art Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T204617Z
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SUMMARY:Midcentury Moments -Friday Night Sneak Peek
DESCRIPTION:“Mid-Century Moments” celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit\, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House\, will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall\, the annexation of nearby areas that tripled the size of our city\, the construction of the civic center and library\, and other significant happenings. \n\n\n\nGet a preview before the Firefly Art Fair crowds arrive! Join us on Friday\, July 31\, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for an exclusive Preview Night. If you like to read every word of an exhibit\, this is your chance to take your time with the display boards. \n\n\n\nWauwatosa Historical Society members attend free\, but please RSVP! \n\n\n\nNon Members\, ticket price is $5.00. Friday night sneak peek is limited\, so secure your ticket below!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your seat!
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/midcentury-moments-friday-night-sneak-peek/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Firefly Art Fair
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20250701T221840Z
CREATED:20250701T210710Z
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SUMMARY:Wauwatosa Goes to War
DESCRIPTION:Step Back in Time: Wauwatosa’s Military Heritage Through the Centuries \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the remarkable story of courage that spans nearly 250 years. From the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts\, Wauwatosa residents have answered their country’s call to service in every significant chapter of American military history. \n\n\n\nAn Immersive Journey Through Time Walk through the historic rooms of the Kneeland-Walker House and experience eight distinct military eras brought to life through authentic photographs\, uniforms\, and personal memorabilia. Each room transports you to a different conflict\, creating a powerful timeline of service and sacrifice: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRevolutionary War\n\n\n\nWar of 1812\n\n\n\nWar of the Rebellion (Civil War)\n\n\n\nSpanish-American War\n\n\n\nWorld Wars I and II\n\n\n\nKorean War\n\n\n\nVietnam War\n\n\n\nRecent Military Actions\n\n\n\n\nSee History Come Alive View authentic artifacts and learn the personal stories behind them with knowledgeable docents on hand to provide historical context and answer your questions. These aren’t just museum pieces—they’re connections to real people who lived\, served\, and shaped the community we know today. Our expert guides will help you understand how these ordinary Wauwatosa citizens became part of extraordinary moments in our nation’s past. \n\n\n\nFree with Fair Admission Experience this compelling exhibit at no additional cost as part of your Firefly Art Fair experience. Open Saturday and Sunday\, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/wauwatosa-goes-to-war/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Wauwatosa Goes to War
DESCRIPTION:Step Back in Time: Wauwatosa’s Military Heritage Through the Centuries \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the remarkable story of courage that spans nearly 250 years. From the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts\, Wauwatosa residents have answered their country’s call to service in every significant chapter of American military history. \n\n\n\nAn Immersive Journey Through Time Walk through the historic rooms of the Kneeland-Walker House and experience eight distinct military eras brought to life through authentic photographs\, uniforms\, and personal memorabilia. Each room transports you to a different conflict\, creating a powerful timeline of service and sacrifice: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRevolutionary War\n\n\n\nWar of 1812\n\n\n\nWar of the Rebellion (Civil War)\n\n\n\nSpanish-American War\n\n\n\nWorld Wars I and II\n\n\n\nKorean War\n\n\n\nVietnam War\n\n\n\nRecent Military Actions\n\n\n\n\nSee History Come Alive View authentic artifacts and learn the personal stories behind them with knowledgeable docents on hand to provide historical context and answer your questions. These aren’t just museum pieces—they’re connections to real people who lived\, served\, and shaped the community we know today. Our expert guides will help you understand how these ordinary Wauwatosa citizens became part of extraordinary moments in our nation’s past. \n\n\n\nFree with Fair Admission Experience this compelling exhibit at no additional cost as part of your Firefly Art Fair experience. Open Saturday and Sunday\, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/wauwatosa-goes-to-war/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:"A Walk Through Time–Discovering Wauwatosa's Heritage" Exhibit Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society cordially invites you to attend the kickoff of our latest initiative “A Walk Through Time – Discovering Wauwatosa’s Heritage” and the unveiling of our first exhibit at the Little Red Store in the Wauwatosa Village.  The celebration will occur on Thursday\, July 24 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm\, with the unveiling taking place at 6 p.m. This event will coincide with the next Village Sip and Stroll\, featuring street music throughout the Village an exhibit of historic sheet music at the Little Red Store. \n\n\n\nThis mission-driven project will bring history to life through a series of interpretive exhibits that tell the stories of Wauwatosa’s cherished buildings and locations. We will feature storyboards of the locations of planned\, future exhibits\, including the depiction of Indigenous history in Wauwatosa\, eventually leading to immersive walking tours to culturally significant sites. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to attend.  Please consider donating to this exciting project or perhaps sponsoring a future exhibit. \n\n\n\n\nDonate to the Project\n\n\n\n\nLittle Red Store
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/a-walk-through-time-discovering-wauwatosas-heritage-exhibit-unveiling/
LOCATION:Little Red Store\, 7720 Harwood Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20240723T151351Z
CREATED:20240619T005902Z
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SUMMARY:Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa
DESCRIPTION:The “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit at the Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair offers a unique look at Wauwatosa in miniature form. It features a variety of dioramas\, dollhouses\, and replicas showcasing different aspects of the city. Visitors can explore a 3-D model of the Village from the 1930s\, complete with intricate details like city streets and tiny trees. Other highlights include dioramas depicting a family property across three different periods\, a detailed model of the 1906 Wauwatosa High School building\, and miniature barber shop\, and furniture store recreations. The exhibit also includes a metal dollhouse from the 1960s\, wooden dollhouses from 1900-1933\, and a six-foot dollhouse replica of a real house on Church Street from the 1990s. Various other miniature houses evoke nostalgia from different time periods\, offering visitors a trip down memory lane. \n\n\n\nThe “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days of the Firefly Art Fair. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid entry to the Fair.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/honey-i-shrunk-wauwatosa/2024-08-04/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTAMP:20240723T151351Z
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SUMMARY:Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa
DESCRIPTION:The “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit at the Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair offers a unique look at Wauwatosa in miniature form. It features a variety of dioramas\, dollhouses\, and replicas showcasing different aspects of the city. Visitors can explore a 3-D model of the Village from the 1930s\, complete with intricate details like city streets and tiny trees. Other highlights include dioramas depicting a family property across three different periods\, a detailed model of the 1906 Wauwatosa High School building\, and miniature barber shop\, and furniture store recreations. The exhibit also includes a metal dollhouse from the 1960s\, wooden dollhouses from 1900-1933\, and a six-foot dollhouse replica of a real house on Church Street from the 1990s. Various other miniature houses evoke nostalgia from different time periods\, offering visitors a trip down memory lane. \n\n\n\nThe “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days of the Firefly Art Fair. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid entry to the Fair.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/honey-i-shrunk-wauwatosa/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230806T160000
DTSTAMP:20230805T183558Z
CREATED:20230804T142408Z
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SUMMARY:A Visual Journey Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the Lefeber Collection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this year’s annual Firefly Art Fair Exhibit\, A Visual Journey Through Time\, featuring the Lefeber Glass Plate Collection\, available for a limited time only. \n \nExplore an assortment of cameras that played a significant role throughout the 20th Century\, celebrating the evolution of photography and its lasting impact on preserving our rich history.  Through this lens\, you’ll also learn about the Lefeber family\, who were pioneers in the development and prosperity of Wauwatosa. The extensive Lefeber Collection of over 2\,000 glass plate negatives from the late 1800s to the early decades of the 20th Century is the focus of our exhibit. You will learn how these negatives were made\, and how they have been stabilized and saved by the Wauwatosa Historical Society (WHS). The WHS Research Committee has made prints from many of these negatives — and is thrilled to have the means now to show these images to visitors during the Firefly Art Fair.\n \n\n\n\nThis special exhibit will be housed inside the Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair. An event ticket to the Firefly Art Fair is required for entry to the exhibit.  Hours are noted below: \n\nFriday\, August 4 from 6pm-8pm     A members-only special preview event\nSaturday\, August 5\, 11:00-4:00pm\nSunday\, August 6\, 11:00am-4:00pm\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSecure your Firefly Ticket Today
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/visual-journey-through-time/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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