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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore five remarkable properties that showcase different eras and architectural styles in Wauwatosa's history. Each location offers unique insights into […]
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 […]
You've been asking, we've got them ready for you! It's time for Holiday Mini Photo Sessions at the Wauwatosa Historical […]
Have you helped the Wauwatosa Historical Society as a volunteer this year? This event is for you! We invite you […]
You've been asking, we've got them ready for you! It's time for Holiday Mini Photo Sessions at the Wauwatosa Historical […]
You've been asking, we've got them ready for you! It's time for Holiday Mini Photo Sessions at the Wauwatosa Historical […]
Kickstart the holiday season with a festive stroll through the beautifully decorated Victorian Kneeland Walker House. Immerse yourself in the […]
Kickstart the holiday season with a festive stroll through the beautifully decorated Victorian Kneeland Walker House. Immerse yourself in the […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
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 […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
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 the newest residents, what brought them joy, and how did they […]
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, […]
Wisconsin's brewing tradition stretches back to the 1830s — and Wauwatosa had a story all its own. Join homebrewer and […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
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, […]
An Antique Dealer’s Real-World Advice for Beginners Ready to tackle a lifetime of accumulated treasures and wondering where to start? Learn practical strategies for sorting through your belongings. Discover how to research […]
Join us for a fascinating journey through time as they explore the stories behind two of Wauwatosa’s historic burial grounds: Wauwatosa Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery. Learn how these cemeteries […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Capture the beauty of spring in full bloom at the historic Kneeland-Walker House gardens with special mini sessions by Ampersand […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step into Wauwatosa’s past with a guided walking tour of the historic Wauwatosa Cemetery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. This special place tells the story […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
Step into Wauwatosa’s past with a guided walking tour of the historic Wauwatosa Cemetery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. This special place tells the story […]
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration, Prosit!, quickly became one of the […]
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration, Prosit!, quickly became one of the […]
A 250th Anniversary Celebration Program Wauwatosa: A Community Through Time demonstrates how American history develops locally. This illustrated program traces Wauwatosa’s growth from Indigenous life along the Menomonee River through […]
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, […]
The Wauwatosa Historical Society will host a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026, commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Mayor Dennis McBride will lead the reading at the historic Little Red Store. The free event starts at 5:00 p.m., promoting community reflection on the nation's founding ideals.
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, […]
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration, Prosit!, quickly became one of the […]
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration, Prosit!, quickly became one of the […]
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration, Prosit!, quickly became one of the […]
The Wauwatosa Historical Society and Brigata Theater present the second season of Theater in the Gardens featuring encore performances of "The City of Benedict della Crosse." This play explores the struggles of an idealistic Wisconsin State Senate candidate amid political challenges. Tickets are $25, or $20 if bought before July 1.
Step into Wauwatosa’s past with a guided walking tour of the historic Wauwatosa Cemetery, listed on the National Register of […]
The Wauwatosa Historical Society and Brigata Theater present the second summer season of Theater in the Gardens featuring encore performances of The City of Benedict della Crosse. This play highlights the struggle between power and ideals in politics, directed by Gaetano Marangelli. Tickets are $25, with early purchase discounts available.
"Mid-Century Moments" celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House, […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year! Join us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair, […]
"Mid-Century Moments" showcases Wauwatosa's 1950s history at the Firefly Art Fair, Aug. 1–2. See it free with Fair entry, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., with docents to guide you.
A Flower Lovers Dream Join Aromatic Acres at the historic Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair for a floral […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year! Join us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair, […]
"Mid-Century Moments" showcases Wauwatosa's 1950s history at the Firefly Art Fair, Aug. 1–2. See it free with Fair entry, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., with docents to guide you.
