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, Wisconsin. This architectural treasure occupies the largest remaining residential lot in the city. Wauwatosa and Milwaukee County both designate it as a landmark. The National […]
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. This architectural treasure occupies the largest remaining residential lot in the city. Wauwatosa and Milwaukee County both designate it as a landmark. The National […]
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. This architectural treasure occupies the largest remaining residential lot in the city. Wauwatosa and Milwaukee County both designate it as a landmark. The National […]
Something sinister is brewing in Wauwatosa… Join us for an unforgettable evening where history and mystery collide. Theater Director Colleen Jaskulski teams up with a combination of professional actors and our very own Wauwatosa East Players to bring you an original mystery event. Prepare for an immersive night of suspense and shocking revelations – all […]
Something sinister is brewing in Wauwatosa… Join us for an unforgettable evening where history and mystery collide. Theater Director Colleen Jaskulski teams up with a combination of professional actors and our very own Wauwatosa East Players to bring you an original mystery event. Prepare for an immersive night of suspense and shocking revelations – all […]
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 gap between Eastern expectations and Western frontier realities? You’re invited to dive into the Clapp Letters – personal correspondence that reveals how early settlers really […]
An Antique Dealer’s Real-World Advice for Beginners Ready to tackle a lifetime of accumulated treasures and wondering what to do with it all? Learn practical strategies for sorting through your belongings and making informed decisions about what stays and what goes. Discover how to research your items online to determine their true market value, and […]
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 came to be, who is buried there, and what their lives reveal about the people and events that shaped our community. From early settlers to […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year! Join us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair, located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society. In addition to the fine artwork created by over 70-80 talented artisans and makers, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting, food and beverages, music, […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year! Join us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair, located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society. In addition to the fine artwork created by over 70-80 talented artisans and makers, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting, food and beverages, music, […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
We’re back for another year of our 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 3rd Annual Brews & Blooms at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Treat yourself to delicious food from our local food […]
Ed Wilkommen’s Rediscovered History For decades, Wauwatosa’s most ambitious history existed only as a lost manuscript. Created by local historian Ed Wilkommen and packed with maps, notes, and years of research, it seemed to have vanished. This illustrated talk traces how his forgotten work was rediscovered, pieced together, and finally published as a new history […]
Save the date for the 2026 Tour of Homes. Details to come. Event Sponsors If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please contact us at director@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org.
Local Soldiers on a Mission in Arctic Russia, 1918-1919 During the final months of the Great War in 1918, six men from Wauwatosa joined American troops sent to the remote reaches of North Russia to guard Allied supplies and head off advances by communist revolutionaries. The soldiers faced combat in snow, battled disease, and endured […]
Westward to Wauwatosa: The Underwood Family Journey Join us for the Wauwatosa Historical Society’s Annual Meeting, where we will reflect on the past year, share plans for the year ahead, and introduce nominees for the 2027 open board positions. Following the business meeting, enjoy the final Speaker Series program of 2026 – Westerward to Wauwatosa: […]
