Join us for our Annual Member Meeting on November 12, 2024 at the Grand Hall at Hoyt Park! The member meeting will include a president’s report, financial report, and membership report followed by a vote for the slate of new and renewing board members. The floor will then be open for a Q&A session. Following […]
Kickstart the holiday season with a festive stroll through the beautifully decorated Victorian Kneeland Walker House. Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season while exploring two floors of perfectly appointed rooms! Docents will help guide you through the house and answer any questions you may have about the Kneeland-Walker House, the headquarters of […]
Join Us for a Special Event: Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsin Rail History! Step aboard a historical journey as we commemorate the 175th anniversary of Wisconsin’s inaugural rail journey from Milwaukee to Wauwatosa—a pivotal moment that ignited the Milwaukee Road’s remarkable legacy. We are thrilled to host Greg Comly, the Milwaukee Road archivist at the […]
Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month! “Gilbert Girls: Three Generations of Remarkable Wauwatosa Women” is the story of Nancy Green Gilbert, Mary Fisher Gilbert, and Kate Evelyn Gilbert – all west side Wauwatosa residents. Nancy, the mother of ten children, was a true pioneer – one of the first to settle in Wauwatosa […]
Step into the elegance of the Victorian era as our docents lead you through this architectural gem, unveiling its hidden treasures and captivating stories on a guided house tour. All tours require registration.
Step into the elegance of the Victorian era as our docents lead you through this architectural gem, unveiling its hidden treasures and captivating stories on a guided house tour. All tours require registration.
Step into the elegance of the Victorian era as our docents lead you through this architectural gem, unveiling its hidden treasures and captivating stories on a guided house tour. All tours require registration.
Join us as we welcome John Eastberg for his presentation on the history of the Pabst Wauwatosa Stock Farm. Beginning in the early 1870s, Milwaukee beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst began acquiring property in nearby Wauwatosa. The Pabst Wauwatosa Stock Farm was not only a retreat for his prized Percheron horses that drew Pabst beer […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
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 […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 39th year! Join us for the 39th Firefly Art Fair, located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society. In addition to the fine artwork featured by over 65 talented artisans, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting, food and beverages, music, a silent […]
Step Back in Time: Wauwatosa’s Military Heritage Through the Centuries Discover 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. An Immersive Journey Through Time Walk through the historic rooms […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 39th year! Join us for the 39th Firefly Art Fair, located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society. In addition to the fine artwork featured by over 65 talented artisans, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting, food and beverages, music, a silent […]
Join us for Firefly in Bloom, an exclusive floral design event featuring fresh flowers and expert guidance from Aromatic Acres. Participants will discover the beauty of working with vibrant blooms and learn how to create stunning arrangements to brighten any space. This event will take place in the Waterstone Bank Event Tent during the Firefly Art […]
Step Back in Time: Wauwatosa’s Military Heritage Through the Centuries Discover 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. An Immersive Journey Through Time Walk through the historic rooms […]
Come experience this pop-up theater event in the unique setting of historic Kneeland-Walker House grounds! The City of Benedict della Crosse, written and directed by Gaetano Maragelli, tells the story of an idealistic candidate for Wisconsin State Senate whose campaign for public office leads him into a battle between power and ideals. The play will be […]
Come experience this pop-up theater event of workshop performances in the unique setting of historic Kneeland-Walker House grounds! The City of Benedict della Crosse, written and directed by Gaetano Maragelli, tells the story of an idealistic candidate for Wisconsin State Senate whose campaign for public office leads him into a battle between power and ideals. The […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, enjoy live music, and play yard games while catching up with friends and neighbors at the 2nd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
Join us as we welcome Jim Draeger for his presentation on Sears and Roebuck Houses in Wisconsin! Jim Draeger discusses the emergence of the houses-by-mail phenomenon in an illustrated lecture. Jim explores 19th century companies, who offered blueprints by mail. As other companies entered the mail order business, Sears and Roebuck began selling millwork and […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the founders and pioneers who built our community. You’ll get to see the family graves of notable locals, including the Clapp, Fisher, Hart, Harwood, Hoyt, Underwood, […]
Explore five remarkable properties that showcase different eras and architectural styles in Wauwatosa’s history. Each location offers unique insights into the varied purposes these historic buildings have served throughout our […]
Join us as we welcome Ben Tyjeski for his presentation on Arts and Crafts Tiles in Wauwatosa! Handmade, colorful tiles from the 1920s/30s decorate many buildings in Tosa. If you’ve […]
Join for our Annual Meeting and a special Speaker Series presentation by Joe Kresl, owner of Hawks Landscape! Join us for the Wauwatosa Historical Society’s Annual Meeting, where we will […]
Join us at the Little Red Store for a casual open-house celebration marking the 175th anniversary of the first Milwaukee Road train arriving in Wauwatosa on November 20, 1850. Explore historic photos from the Wauwatosa Historical Society archives, including multiple eras of our train depot, and view decorated model boxcars on display. A live rail […]
You’ve been asking, we’ve got them ready for you! It’s time for Holiday Mini Photo Sessions at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Your mini session with Ampersand Photography will allow time for portraits […]
Have you helped the Wauwatosa Historical Society as a volunteer this year? This event is for you! We invite you to a cozy evening of gratitude and celebration at the Wauwatosa Historical Society Volunteer Appreciation Open House. Join us on Friday, November 21, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Kneeland-Walker House, which will be decorated for […]
You’ve been asking, we’ve got them ready for you! It’s time for Holiday Mini Photo Sessions at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Your mini session with Ampersand Photography will allow time for portraits […]
You’ve been asking, we’ve got them ready for you! It’s time for Holiday Mini Photo Sessions at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Your mini session with Ampersand Photography will allow time for portraits […]
Kickstart the holiday season with a festive stroll through the beautifully decorated Victorian Kneeland Walker House. Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season while exploring two floors of […]
Kickstart the holiday season with a festive stroll through the beautifully decorated Victorian Kneeland Walker House. Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season while exploring two floors of […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 and nestled in […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 and nestled in […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 and nestled in […]
Discover what life was like in Wauwatosa during the pivotal post-World War II year of 1947. From record-breaking snowfall and veteran housing developments in Hoyt Park to heated zoning debates, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
Early Settlers, Eastern Perspectives and Western Realities What did everyday life really look like in early Wauwatosa? What concerned residents, what brought them joy, and how did they navigate the […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a stunning Queen Anne masterpiece built in 1890 in picturesque Wauwatosa, […]
