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    Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour

    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 […]

    $20.00

  • 39th Annual Firefly Art Fair

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 39th year! Join us for the 39th Firefly Art Fair, […]

    $10.00

  • 39th Annual Firefly Art Fair

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 39th year! Join us for the 39th Firefly Art Fair, […]

    $10.00

  • Firefly in Bloom

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Join us for Firefly in Bloom, an exclusive floral design event featuring fresh flowers and expert guidance from Aromatic Acres. Participants […]

    Get Tickets $60.00 15 tickets left

  • Theater in the Gardens – The City of Benedict della Crosse

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Come experience this pop-up theater event in the unique setting of historic Kneeland-Walker House grounds! The City of Benedict della […]

    $20.00

  • Theater in the Gardens – The City of Benedict della Crosse

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Come experience this pop-up theater event of workshop performances in the unique setting of historic Kneeland-Walker House grounds! The City […]

    $20.00
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    Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour

    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 […]

    $20.00

  • Brews & Blooms 2025

    Brews & Blooms 2025 Series
    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]

  • Brews & Blooms 2025

    Brews & Blooms 2025 Series
    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]

  • Brews & Blooms 2025

    Brews & Blooms 2025 Series
    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]

  • Brews & Blooms 2025

    Brews & Blooms 2025 Series
    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    We’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]

  • Cemetery Tour Thumbnail

    Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour

    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 […]

    $20.00

  • Postal Perfect Architecture: Sears and Roebuck Houses in Wisconsin

    Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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.  […]

  • Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour in the Fall

    Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour

    Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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 […]

    $20.00
  • Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour in the Fall

    Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour

    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 […]

    $20.00

  • Wauwatosa Historical Society's Tour of Homes

    Wandering Wauwatosa: 2025 Tour of Homes

    Explore five remarkable properties that showcase different eras and architectural styles in Wauwatosa's history. Each location offers unique insights into […]

    $35.00
  • arts and crafts

    Arts and Crafts Tiles in Wauwatosa with Ben Tyjeski

    Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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 […]

  • MKE Road

    175th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Road

    Little Red Store 7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Join us at the Little Red Store for a casual open-house celebration marking the 175th anniversary of the first Milwaukee […]

    Free
  • volunteer appreciation

    Volunteer Appreciation Open House

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Have you helped the Wauwatosa Historical Society as a volunteer this year? This event is for you! We invite you […]

    Free

  • holiday open house

    2025 WHS Holiday Open House

    2025 WHS Holiday Open House

    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 […]

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    2025 WHS Holiday Open House

    2025 WHS Holiday Open House
    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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 […]

  • Kneeland Walker House Holiday Guided Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]

    $10.00

  • Kneeland Walker House Holiday Guided Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]

    $10.00

  • Kneeland Walker House Holiday Guided Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era with a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]

    $10.00

  • Wauwatosa: Our Home Town

    Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – Jan 13, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $8.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – Jan 14, 2026

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $8.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – Jan 21, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $8.00

  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – Feb 10, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – Feb 11, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – Feb 18, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00

  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – March 10, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – March 11, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00

  • Exploring the Clapp Database

    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 […]

    Free
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour – March 18, 2026

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00

  • Experience History: The History of Brewing in Wauwatosa

    Lion’s Tail Brewing Co. 8520 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    Wisconsin's brewing tradition stretches back to the 1830s — and Wauwatosa had a story all its own. Join homebrewer and beer historian Jeff Enders for an evening exploring the rise […]

    $20.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Drive, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00

  • Trash or Treasure?

    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 […]

    Free

  • Sacred Ground: The Story of Wauwatosa’s Cemeteries

    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 […]

    Free
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00

  • Spring Minis in the Gardens at the Kneeland-Walker House

    Capture the beauty of spring in full bloom at the historic Kneeland-Walker House gardens with special mini sessions by Ampersand Photography. Photographer Sam—well known for her beloved holiday mini sessions […]

  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00

  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $10
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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, […]

    $10.00

  • Wauwatosa: A Community Through Time

    A 250th Anniversary Celebration Program Wauwatosa: A Community Through Time demonstrates how American history develops locally. This illustrated program traces […]

    Free
  • Kneeland Walker House Staircase Looking Down

    Guided House Tour

    Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Step back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]

    $10.00

  • Experience America’s 250th Anniversary in Wauwatosa: Reading of the Declaration of Independence

    Little Red Store 7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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.

    Free