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 […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
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Experience America’s 250th Anniversary in Wauwatosa: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Little Red Store 7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe 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.
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep back in time to the elegance of the Victorian era. Join a guided tour of the Kneeland-Walker House, a […]
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Brews & Blooms Summer Beer Garden Series
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as […]
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Brews & Blooms Summer Beer Garden Series
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as […]
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Brews & Blooms Summer Beer Garden Series
We’re back for another year of our beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! What began years ago as […]
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Theater in the Gardens – The City of Benedict della Crosse
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe 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.
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Guided Walking Tour of Wauwatosa Cemetery: Step into History
Step into Wauwatosa’s past with a guided walking tour of the historic Wauwatosa Cemetery, listed on the National Register of […]
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Theater in the Gardens – The City of Benedict della Crosse
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe 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.
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Midcentury Moments -Friday Night Sneak Peek
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States"Mid-Century Moments" celebrates the exciting things that happened in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. The exhibit, located inside the Kneeland-Walker House, […]
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40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 40th year! Join us for the 40th Firefly Art Fair, […]
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“Mid-Century Moments” at the Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States"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.
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Firefly in Bloom
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesA Flower Lovers Dream Join Aromatic Acres at the historic Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair for a floral […]
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40th Annual Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
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“Mid-Century Moments” at the Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States"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.
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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Brews & Blooms Summer Beer Garden Series
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 […]
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Brews & Blooms Summer Beer Garden Series
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 […]
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Brews & Blooms Summer Beer Garden Series
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 […]
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Guided Walking Tour of Wauwatosa Cemetery: Step into History
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 […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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The Lost Book of Wauwatosa
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 […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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Brews & Blooms: Oktoberfest!
Prost! Brews & Blooms is back for one more round — Oktoberfest style! Before Brews & Blooms became our summertime beer garden series, it began as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration […]
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Brews & Blooms: Oktoberfest!
Prost! Brews & Blooms is back for one more round — Oktoberfest style! Before Brews & Blooms became our summertime beer garden series, it began as a one-day Oktoberfest celebration […]
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Guided Walking Tour of Wauwatosa Cemetery: Step into History
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 […]
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Wauwatosa’s Polar Bears
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 […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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Tour of Homes 2026
Join the Wauwatosa Historical Society on Saturday, October 17th, for a unique journey through one of Wauwatosa's most historic corridors. This year's Tour of Homes explores Milwaukee Avenue and the […]
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Guided House Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep 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, […]
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Annual Meeting
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.