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 […]
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 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 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 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 Historic Places in 2023. This special place tells the story […]
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, will showcase the rise of Mayfair Mall, the annexation of […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year! Join us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair, presented by Waterstone Bank. Set against the picturesque backdrop of […]
"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 experience designed for flower lovers. Gather with us beneath the […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year! Join us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair, presented by Waterstone Bank. Set against the picturesque backdrop of […]
"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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Wauwatosa Historical Society on Saturday, October 3, for a unique journey through one of Wauwatosa's most historic corridors. This year's Tour of Homes explores Milwaukee Avenue and the […]
A Military Mission in Arctic Russia, 1918-1919 In late 1918, five Wauwatosa men joined American troops heading to North Russia's remote reaches. Their mission: guard Allied supplies and stop communist […]
The Wauwatosa Historical Society’s Annual Meeting will be held with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the program starting at 6:00 p.m. Attendees will reflect on the past year, discuss future plans, and introduce board nominees. The event is free, but reservations are requested.
