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SUMMARY:Milwaukee Road Beginnings: The First Train to Wauwatosa
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special Event: Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsin Rail History!  \n\n\n\n\n\nStep aboard a historical journey as we commemorate the 175th anniversary of Wisconsin’s inaugural rail journey from Milwaukee to Wauwatosa—a pivotal moment that ignited the Milwaukee Road’s remarkable legacy. \n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to host Greg Comly\, the Milwaukee Road archivist at the Central Library\, who will take us on an enlightening exploration of this transformative event. Through his insightful narrative\, we will uncover the stories of innovation\, expansion\, and the profound impact of rail travel that shaped Wisconsin’s history and beyond. \n\n\n\nExperience an exclusive showcase of rare records\, maps\, and photographs from the Milwaukee Public Library’s Milwaukee Road Archives. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the treasures of our past and learn about the journey that laid the foundation for modern rail travel. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to connect with history and gain a deeper appreciation for the legacy of railroads in Wisconsin. Register to secure your spot. Cost: $0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/milwaukee-road-beginnings-the-first-train-to-wauwatosa/
LOCATION:Firefly Room\, Wauwatosa Public Library\, 7635 W North Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 perfectly appointed rooms! Docents will help guide you through the house and answer any questions you may have about the Kneeland-Walker House\, the headquarters of the Wauwatosa Historical Society\, and one of Wauwatosa’s many historic treasures. \n\n\n\n100% of all donations received during the holiday open house go directly to the Wauwatosa Historical Society
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/2024-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T123953Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Member Meeting on November 12\, 2024 at the Grand Hall at Hoyt Park! \n\n\n\nThe member meeting will include a president’s report\, financial report\, and membership report followed by a vote for the slate of new and renewing board members. The floor will then be open for a Q&A session.  \n\n\n\nFollowing the business portion of the meeting\, there will be a screening of the 1947 movie\, “Wauwatosa: Our Home Town”\, which was produced by the City of Wauwatosa to promote the benefits of living in Wauwatosa. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nPlease join us and bring a family member or friend that is interested in learning more about the Wauwatosa Historical Society! \n\n\n\nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m. for socializing and viewing of the exhibit\, “Swimming at Hoyt”\, with our program beginning promptly at 7:00pm. The event is free. Guests are welcome. RSVP below! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you soon! \n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n					\n					Name(required)\n				\n				\n				\n			\n  \n	\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n					\n					Email(required)\n				\n				\n				\n			\n  \n	\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttending?(required)\n YES 	\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n					\n					Number Attending\n				\n				\n				\n			\n  \n	\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n					\n					Notes\n				\n				\n				\n			\n \n	\n\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n				\n					\n				\n				 Send RSVPSubmitting form\n		\n		\n		\nΔ
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/annual-member-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T183000
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SUMMARY:Experience History: Guided Tour of Wauwatosa Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, the Wauwatosa Cemetery invites you to experience local Wauwatosa history by visiting the final resting places of the founders of the city.  Instantly recognizable as Wauwatosa names\, the grave sites of the Fisher\, Gilbert\, Hart\, Harwood\, Hoyt\, Swan\, Underwood\, Warren and other families will be explored while on tour of this historic and hallowed place.  Veterans of wars dating from the American Revolution can be found here along with sections purchased in the 19th century by the Lutheran Kinderheim Society for children and the Altenheim Society for adults.  Longtime Wauwatosa resident\, Julie Peay\, a member of the Wauwatosa Historical Society and a Wauwatosa Cemetery Trustee\, will conduct the tour.  \nThe Wauwatosa Cemetery is classified as a Heartland cemetery\, meaning that it follows the natural flow of the land\, is hilly with uneven ground.  Appropriate footwear should be worn.  The tour lasts approximately one hour and participants should be advised that there are no public restrooms or drinking water available at the cemetery.  \nTours begin at the chapel rain or shine.   \nClick Here to Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/experience-history-guided-tour-of-wauwatosa-cemetery/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Wauwatosa Cemetery\, 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa\, Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin\, United States
CATEGORIES:Experience History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240620T230555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T193936Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Homes
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the 35th Tour of Homes. This beloved event is returning for the first time since 2018 and will feature seven historic homes in Wauwatosa’s Olde Hillcrest neighborhood. Homeowners will open the doors of their historic homes for tour goers to explore the unique characteristics each house has to offer. \n\n\n\nEach one of the seven historic homes on tour will have multiple docents on site sharing the histories and stories of the past. The first floor of the Kneeland-Walker House will also be open\, featuring an exhibit and gift shop. The gardens and grounds of the property will also be open for ticket holders to explore. \n\n\n\nSilent Auction and Raffle\n\n\n\nNew this year! The Tour of Homes will host a silent auction and raffle at one of the tour homes (details will be outlined in the tour booklet). Tourgoers can browse items for auction\, place bids\, and purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous gift baskets and other prizes. The silent auction will also be available online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTour of Homes Silent Auction goes live at 5 p.m. on September 20th! Scan the QR code above or click below to bid! \n\n\n\n\nBid Here!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTicket purchase\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets cost $40 each for general admission\, and $35 each for members. Tickets must be purchased here online to secure your space however\, all ticket holders will need to pick up a commemorative booklet. See details below.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooklet Pick Up\n\n\n\nAll ticket holders must pick up a commemorative booklet\, which serves as the Tour entrance pass. Booklets will be available for pick up on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 5-7 p.m. @ the Little Red Store\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 8-11 a.m. @ the Little Red Store*\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. @ the Kneeland Walker House*\n\n\n\n\n*Tickets also available for purchase at these locations during the listed times on the day of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthank you to our sponsors\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartner Sponsors \n\n\n\nPrime Lending \n\n\n\nSupporting Sponsors \n\n\n\nNorth Drawn Designs\, Johnson Financial\, Footprint Floors of Waukesha\, Aromatic Acres\, Warshafsky Law Firm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tour of Homes is a fundraising event by the Wauwatosa Historical Society. All proceeds help to preserve historical records and collections\, fund educational programming\, and help to maintain two historic Wauwatosa properties\, the Kneeland-Walker House and the Little Red Store in the Village.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/tour-of-homes/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Tour of Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240706T190623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T215836Z
UID:10002380-1726167600-1726173000@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:House Styles in Wauwatosa: A Historical Perspective 1840-1970
DESCRIPTION:2024 Speaker Series\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes Wauwatosa’s rich architecture interest you? Explore the historical perspective of house styles in Wauwatosa from 1840 to 1970 with Julie Peay\, a research volunteer with the Wauwatosa Historical Society. This engaging segment of our Speaker Series will showcase the diverse housing styles within the community. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlanning to attend the Tour of Homes? This educational program will offer insights and foundational knowledge to deepen your appreciation and understanding of the showcased properties. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Speaker Series program is available at no cost\, but please register to let us know you’re coming. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Speaker Series Program
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/house-styles-in-wauwatosa-a-historical-perspective-1840-1970/
LOCATION:Firefly Room\, Wauwatosa Public Library\, 7635 W North Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240815T165001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T164921Z
UID:10002391-1725728400-1725730200@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Tosa Fest Stein Holding Competition
DESCRIPTION:Raise a stein for a great cause at the 3rd Prosit Stein-Holding Competition to benefit the Wauwatosa Historical Society! The man and woman who hold their full stein the longest will be the 2024 TosaFest Stein-Holding Champions! Winners get a Draft & Vessel gift certificate; all entrants get a commemorative stein with discounted refills.   \nThe competition will be held in the Draft & Vessel Oktoberfest area to TosaFest (Wauwatosa Ave near Harmonee). \nDrew Burgoyne\, Chief Meteorologist at CBS 58\, will once again MC this exciting competition!  \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/tosa-fest-stein-holding-competition-2/2024-09-07/2/
LOCATION:Pocket Park (north corner of Wauwatosa Avenue and Harwood Avenue)\, Harwood Ave. and Wauwatosa Ave.\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Village of Wauwatosa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240815T165001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T164921Z
UID:10002390-1725726600-1725728400@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Tosa Fest Stein Holding Competition
DESCRIPTION:Raise a stein for a great cause at the 3rd Prosit Stein-Holding Competition to benefit the Wauwatosa Historical Society! The man and woman who hold their full stein the longest will be the 2024 TosaFest Stein-Holding Champions! Winners get a Draft & Vessel gift certificate; all entrants get a commemorative stein with discounted refills.   \nThe competition will be held in the Draft & Vessel Oktoberfest area to TosaFest (Wauwatosa Ave near Harmonee). \nDrew Burgoyne\, Chief Meteorologist at CBS 58\, will once again MC this exciting competition!  \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/tosa-fest-stein-holding-competition-2/2024-09-07/1/
LOCATION:Pocket Park (north corner of Wauwatosa Avenue and Harwood Avenue)\, Harwood Ave. and Wauwatosa Ave.\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Village of Wauwatosa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002349-1724598000-1724619600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-08-25/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002348-1724511600-1724533200@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002379-1724425200-1724446800@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-08-23/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240715T165556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T172446Z
UID:10002386-1724349600-1724356800@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Historical Walking Tour of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Grounds
DESCRIPTION:Billings House\, Milwaukee Sanitarium\n\n\n\nAurora Psychiatric Hospital began in 1884 as the Milwaukee Sanitarium. It grew from a farm house and some out buildings to a multi acre complex today with a large hospital and numerous support buildings. Milwaukee Sanitarium was trendsetting with its care when it was established. Aurora Psychiatric Hospital continues that tradition and is proud to be a nationally known and well respected private psychiatric hospital in the 21st century. \n\n\n\nLearn about the History of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital during this tour of the hospital grounds. The tour will be led by Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Staff. \n\n\n\nTour start at 6:00 p.m.\, 6:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe tour will take about 45 minutes. Please note: We will be walking approximately a mile in total. Please wear appropriate footwear. Also\, there are no public restrooms or water available. \n\n\n\nRain or Shine. Parking is available in the lower lot of Dewey Ave on the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital grounds. The tour will meet and begin at this lot. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/historical-walking-tour-of-the-aurora-psychiatric-hospital-grounds-2/
LOCATION:Aurora Psychiatric Hospital\, 1220 Dewey Ave\, Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240715T164551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T202333Z
UID:10002385-1723744800-1723752000@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Historical Walking Tour of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Grounds
DESCRIPTION:Billings House\, Milwaukee Sanitarium\n\n\n\nAurora Psychiatric Hospital began in 1884 as the Milwaukee Sanitarium. It grew from a farm house and some out buildings to a multi acre complex today with a large hospital and numerous support buildings. Milwaukee Sanitarium was trendsetting with its care when it was established. Aurora Psychiatric Hospital continues that tradition and is proud to be a nationally known and well respected private psychiatric hospital in the 21st century. \n\n\n\nLearn about the History of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital during this tour of the hospital grounds. The tour will be led by Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Staff. \n\n\n\nTours start at 6:00 p.m.\, 6:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe tour will take about 45 minutes. Please note: We will be walking approximately a mile in total. Please wear appropriate footwear. Also\, there are no public restrooms or water available. \n\n\n\nRain or Shine. Parking is available in the lower lot of Dewey Ave on the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital grounds. The tour will meet and begin at this lot. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/historical-walking-tour-of-the-aurora-psychiatric-hospital-grounds/
LOCATION:Aurora Psychiatric Hospital\, 1220 Dewey Ave\, Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240619T005902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T151351Z
UID:10002388-1722769200-1722787200@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa
DESCRIPTION:The “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit at the Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair offers a unique look at Wauwatosa in miniature form. It features a variety of dioramas\, dollhouses\, and replicas showcasing different aspects of the city. Visitors can explore a 3-D model of the Village from the 1930s\, complete with intricate details like city streets and tiny trees. Other highlights include dioramas depicting a family property across three different periods\, a detailed model of the 1906 Wauwatosa High School building\, and miniature barber shop\, and furniture store recreations. The exhibit also includes a metal dollhouse from the 1960s\, wooden dollhouses from 1900-1933\, and a six-foot dollhouse replica of a real house on Church Street from the 1990s. Various other miniature houses evoke nostalgia from different time periods\, offering visitors a trip down memory lane. \n\n\n\nThe “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days of the Firefly Art Fair. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid entry to the Fair.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/honey-i-shrunk-wauwatosa/2024-08-04/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20231101T022245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T171102Z
UID:10002005-1722765600-1722787200@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:38th Annual Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 38th year!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 38th Firefly Art Fair\, sponsored by Waterstone Bank\, and located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society.  In addition to the fine artwork featured by over 65 talented artisans\, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting\, food and beverages\, music\, a silent auction\, and the opportunity to participate in special activities….all on the grounds of the historic Kneeland-Walker house. \n\n\n\nThe Fair will feature a wide array of art from paintings\, pottery\, ceramics\, and glass to basketry\, jewelry\, fiber art\, mosaics\, photography\, pen and ink drawings\, metal work\, and wood. \n\n\n\nThe two-day event is held on August 3rd\, 10 am – 5 pm & August 4th\, 10 am – 4 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tickets\n\n\n\nBrowse 2024 Artists\n\n\n\nSilent Auction – Bidding Active\n\n\n\nEvent Map\n\n\n\nVolunteer Sign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMargerie Law Event Tent\n\n\n\nThe Margerie Law Event Tent will feature music\, food\, drink and activities throughout the fair. \n\n\n\nFirefly in Bloom\n\n\n\nDon’t miss an exclusive floral design event featuring fresh flowers and expert guidance from Aromatic Acres. Reserve your space for Firefly in Bloom\, taking place on August 4\, 10 am to 11:30 am. Space is limited. Ticket cost includes entrance to Firefly Art Fair. Register Today.  \n\n\n\nFood\n\n\n\nEnjoy delicious food for purchase prepared by Kegel’s Inn. Kegel’s is a local institution that is now being run by the fourth generation of the family.  \n\n\n\nMusic\n\n\n\nEnjoy music by Cold Stone Trombones and Ali J\, part of our Summer Independent Artist Series sponsored by Firefly Real Estate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoney\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa Exhibit\n\n\n\nThe Historical Society is pleased to present a special exhibit of Wauwatosa in miniature form in Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa. This exhibit is open from 11 am to 4 pm on both days of the Firefly Art Fair\, which takes place on August 3 and 4. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid entry to the Fair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivity Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for previous Firefly Art Fair Event Details?  \n\n\n\n\n37th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2023)
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/38th-annual-firefly-art-fair/2024-08-04/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firefly Art Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240618T022244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T204055Z
UID:10002356-1722765600-1722771000@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Firefly in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Firefly in Bloom\, an exclusive floral design event featuring fresh flowers and expert guidance from Aromatic Acres. Participants will discover the beauty of working with vibrant blooms and learn how to create stunning arrangements to brighten any space. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place in the Margerie Law Event Tent during the Firefly Art Fair. \n\n\n\nTickets include entrance to the Firefly Art Fair\, light breakfast refreshments\, and a vase in which to take home your handcrafted bouquet.  \n\n\n\nCost is $60 per ticket. Sorry\, there are no member discounts available. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, so be sure to register today.  
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/firefly-in-bloom/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Firefly Art Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240619T005902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T151351Z
UID:10002387-1722682800-1722700800@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa
DESCRIPTION:The “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit at the Kneeland-Walker House during the Firefly Art Fair offers a unique look at Wauwatosa in miniature form. It features a variety of dioramas\, dollhouses\, and replicas showcasing different aspects of the city. Visitors can explore a 3-D model of the Village from the 1930s\, complete with intricate details like city streets and tiny trees. Other highlights include dioramas depicting a family property across three different periods\, a detailed model of the 1906 Wauwatosa High School building\, and miniature barber shop\, and furniture store recreations. The exhibit also includes a metal dollhouse from the 1960s\, wooden dollhouses from 1900-1933\, and a six-foot dollhouse replica of a real house on Church Street from the 1990s. Various other miniature houses evoke nostalgia from different time periods\, offering visitors a trip down memory lane. \n\n\n\nThe “Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa” exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days of the Firefly Art Fair. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid entry to the Fair.
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/honey-i-shrunk-wauwatosa/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20231101T022245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T171102Z
UID:10002004-1722679200-1722704400@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:38th Annual Firefly Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 38th year!\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 38th Firefly Art Fair\, sponsored by Waterstone Bank\, and located on the beautiful grounds of the Wauwatosa Historical Society.  In addition to the fine artwork featured by over 65 talented artisans\, guests will enjoy a unique garden setting\, food and beverages\, music\, a silent auction\, and the opportunity to participate in special activities….all on the grounds of the historic Kneeland-Walker house. \n\n\n\nThe Fair will feature a wide array of art from paintings\, pottery\, ceramics\, and glass to basketry\, jewelry\, fiber art\, mosaics\, photography\, pen and ink drawings\, metal work\, and wood. \n\n\n\nThe two-day event is held on August 3rd\, 10 am – 5 pm & August 4th\, 10 am – 4 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tickets\n\n\n\nBrowse 2024 Artists\n\n\n\nSilent Auction – Bidding Active\n\n\n\nEvent Map\n\n\n\nVolunteer Sign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMargerie Law Event Tent\n\n\n\nThe Margerie Law Event Tent will feature music\, food\, drink and activities throughout the fair. \n\n\n\nFirefly in Bloom\n\n\n\nDon’t miss an exclusive floral design event featuring fresh flowers and expert guidance from Aromatic Acres. Reserve your space for Firefly in Bloom\, taking place on August 4\, 10 am to 11:30 am. Space is limited. Ticket cost includes entrance to Firefly Art Fair. Register Today.  \n\n\n\nFood\n\n\n\nEnjoy delicious food for purchase prepared by Kegel’s Inn. Kegel’s is a local institution that is now being run by the fourth generation of the family.  \n\n\n\nMusic\n\n\n\nEnjoy music by Cold Stone Trombones and Ali J\, part of our Summer Independent Artist Series sponsored by Firefly Real Estate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoney\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa Exhibit\n\n\n\nThe Historical Society is pleased to present a special exhibit of Wauwatosa in miniature form in Honey\, I Shrunk Wauwatosa. This exhibit is open from 11 am to 4 pm on both days of the Firefly Art Fair\, which takes place on August 3 and 4. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid entry to the Fair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivity Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for previous Firefly Art Fair Event Details?  \n\n\n\n\n37th Annual Firefly Art Fair (2023)
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/38th-annual-firefly-art-fair/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firefly Art Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002346-1722178800-1722200400@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-07-28/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002377-1722092400-1722114000@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-07-27/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240606T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T194416Z
UID:10002355-1722070800-1722081600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Décor Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Holiday Décor Sale in July benefiting the Wauwatosa Historical Society\, where you can find festive decorations for several holidays including Christmas\, Thanksgiving\, Halloween\, Day of the Dead Día de Los Muertos\, and Easter.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in helping? Volunteers are needed for set up for the sale\, sales\, and clean up from July 24-28. Please sign up below. \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-decor-sale/2024-07-27/
LOCATION:Little Red Store\, 7720 Harwood Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Antique & Vintage Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002378-1722006000-1722027600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-07-26/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240606T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T194416Z
UID:10002354-1721984400-1722009600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Décor Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Holiday Décor Sale in July benefiting the Wauwatosa Historical Society\, where you can find festive decorations for several holidays including Christmas\, Thanksgiving\, Halloween\, Day of the Dead Día de Los Muertos\, and Easter.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in helping? Volunteers are needed for set up for the sale\, sales\, and clean up from July 24-28. Please sign up below. \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-decor-sale/2024-07-26/
LOCATION:Little Red Store\, 7720 Harwood Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Antique & Vintage Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240606T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T194416Z
UID:10002351-1721926800-1721937600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Décor Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Holiday Décor Sale in July benefiting the Wauwatosa Historical Society\, where you can find festive decorations for several holidays including Christmas\, Thanksgiving\, Halloween\, Day of the Dead Día de Los Muertos\, and Easter.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in helping? Volunteers are needed for set up for the sale\, sales\, and clean up from July 24-28. Please sign up below. \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-decor-sale/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Little Red Store\, 7720 Harwood Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Antique & Vintage Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002337-1719068400-1719090000@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240507T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230032Z
UID:10002336-1718982000-1719003600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Blooms 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin’s beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up beer gardens nestled within the picturesque Victoria Gardens of the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\nSavor craft beers while soaking in live music\, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks\, and relishing the serene ambiance of the Historical Society’s enchanting Victorian Gardens. Seating is limited\, so please feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets.  We will have giant Jenga and bags set up for people to play yard games. \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for the Historical Society with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nBrews and Blooms will take place from 3pm-9pm\, with live music from 5pm-8pm on the following dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Tim Riven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jason Burns / Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Jorge Vallentine.  \n\n\n\nJuly 27 will feature a Garden Party celebration with all proceeds benefitting the Victorian Gardens at the Kneeland Walker House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Daniel Rathmann / Running Moses and Kid Elephant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 23\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Matt Davies and the Thriftones.  \n\n\n\nAugust 23rd will include a special celebration of our volunteers! We appreciate the dedicated team behind our well-maintained gardens\, activities\, programming\, and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Rich Travis & Dusty Pockets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shell Bells. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for set up\, bartending\, and clean up on all dates. Please sign up below if interested! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our 2024 presenting sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Independent Artist Series Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our food sponsors:
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brews-blooms/2024-06-21/
LOCATION:Kneeland-Walker House\, 7406 Hillcrest Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brews & Blooms
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240411T174813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T210717Z
UID:10002308-1715799600-1715805000@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:The Great Fire of 1895 and the Story of Wauwatosa's Recovery
DESCRIPTION:2024 Speaker Series\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the second Speaker Series event of 2024 where Carol Rosen\, research and writing team member at the Wauwatosa Historical Society\, will present the history of the Great Fire of 1895 and the subsequent effect it had on the community.  \n\n\n\nDid you know a devastating fire tore through Wauwatosa on a scorching July morning in 1895? By the time the flames were extinguished that evening\, much of the village’s business district was reduced to ashes. \n\n\n\n\n\nWas it arson or an accident? How did Emerson Hoyt\, the Village President\, become Wauwatosa’s first Mayor? How and why were Wauwatosa’s Waterworks and Fire Department established so quickly? What buildings survived the fire\, and where are they today? \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Great Fire of 1895\, register for the speaker series event. Though Speaker Series event registration is free to members\, registration is still required. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this event will take place at the Firefly Room at the Wauwatosa Public Library. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n   The aftermath of the Great Fire of 1895.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/the-great-fire-of-1895-and-the-story-of-wauwatosas-recovery/
LOCATION:Firefly Room\, Wauwatosa Public Library\, 7635 W North Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240414T123037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T130842Z
UID:10002310-1714662000-1714665600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brand Discovery Workshop: Defining our Future
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? Do you want to have a say in shaping the identity of a brand that reflects our values and aspirations? Here’s your chance! \n\n\n\nWe’re launching a survey to gather community feedback and hosting an in-person forum to delve deeper. \n\n\n\nHow will this impact WHS’ Future? As we contemplate our brand and our role within the community\, we’re dedicated to shaping the organization’s trajectory. To achieve this\, we’re seeking input on how people perceive our organization\, as well as the programs and services we provide. Your input will play a pivotal role in defining our brand identity\, ensuring it authentically resonates with our community. \n\n\n\nHow can you participate? \n\n\n\n\n\nSurvey: Take a moment to complete our brief survey.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Survey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Participate in one of the two scheduled interactive workshops. Workshops will be held at the Little Red Store on Monday\, April 29 at 7pm or Thursday\, May 2 at 3pm. Workshops will be 60 minutes. Registration is required for the workshops as space is limited.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brand-discovery-workshop-defining-our-future/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Little Red Store\, 7720 Harwood Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240414T123037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T130842Z
UID:10002309-1714417200-1714420800@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Brand Discovery Workshop: Defining our Future
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? Do you want to have a say in shaping the identity of a brand that reflects our values and aspirations? Here’s your chance! \n\n\n\nWe’re launching a survey to gather community feedback and hosting an in-person forum to delve deeper. \n\n\n\nHow will this impact WHS’ Future? As we contemplate our brand and our role within the community\, we’re dedicated to shaping the organization’s trajectory. To achieve this\, we’re seeking input on how people perceive our organization\, as well as the programs and services we provide. Your input will play a pivotal role in defining our brand identity\, ensuring it authentically resonates with our community. \n\n\n\nHow can you participate? \n\n\n\n\n\nSurvey: Take a moment to complete our brief survey.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Survey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Participate in one of the two scheduled interactive workshops. Workshops will be held at the Little Red Store on Monday\, April 29 at 7pm or Thursday\, May 2 at 3pm. Workshops will be 60 minutes. Registration is required for the workshops as space is limited.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/brand-discovery-workshop-defining-our-future/2024-04-29/
LOCATION:Little Red Store\, 7720 Harwood Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032805
CREATED:20240213T011232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T210815Z
UID:10002293-1710442800-1710448200@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Schoonmaker Reef
DESCRIPTION:2024 Speaker Series\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the first Speaker Series event of 2024 where Donald Mikulic\, curator at the Weis Earth Science Museum in Menasha\, will delve into the fascinating history of the Schoonmaker Reef. \n\n\n\nDid you know Wauwatosa boasts an ancient reef dating back 425 million years to the Silurian Period\, when most of North America was submerged in a tropical sea? In 1862\, geologist James Hall marked a distinctive rock mound at Schoonmaker Quarry as a textbook example of an ancient reef and potentially the first fossil reef in North America—and possibly the world. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the 1830s\, individuals discovered substantial dolomite mounds in the walls of the Menomonee River valley. This led to the establishment of quarries for limestone extraction\, quickly evolving into a significant industry. In the same era\, Increase Allen Lapham\, a self-taught geologist and minerologist\, initiated a study of local geology and the Wauwatosa quarries. Comparing fossils from these quarries with those in the Niagara Escarpment of western New York\, Lapham commenced correspondence with James Hall\, who subsequently published their research. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding stone quarry in Niagara dolomite at Wauwatosa\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Lapham was the initial fossil collector at the quarry\, it was Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day who significantly elevated its prominence. A physician for Milwaukee County institutions and an amateur geologist\, Dr. Day constructed the impressive Dr. Fisk Holbrook Day House\, also known as Sunnyhill Home\, at 8000 West Milwaukee Avenue in 1874—in part to house his growing collection of paleontological artifacts. For over two decades\, Dr. Day was nearly the sole collector of fossils at the Schoonmaker Quarry\, granting him the privilege to choose specimens freely. The collection grew so vast he dedicated a room at Sunnyhill to accommodate it. In 1880\, he sold the majority of his fossil collection\, and it found a new home at Harvard University’s Museum of Comparative Zoology. Dr. Day shipped 8\,265 pounds of specimens to Harvard as part of this transfer. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the history of the reef\, register for the speaker series event. Though Speaker Series event registration is free to members\, registration is still required.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/schoonmaker-reef/
LOCATION:Firefly Room\, Wauwatosa Public Library\, 7635 W North Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speaker Series
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