Zeddie Hyler at his Wauwatosa Home. Photograph courtesy of the Milwaukee Journal. Zeddie Quitman Hyler earned his bachelor’s degree, left the unrelenting sun of the south, and headed north as part of the Great Migration. Six million African Americans were part of this historic movement. Determined not to view the color of his skin as […]
Please join us for a Garden Party to benefit the Gardens at the Kneeland-Walker House! Our beautiful gardens are cared for every day by a group of Master Gardeners, who volunteer their time all year long. The annual Garden Party helps to raise funds to purchase plants, gardening materials and supplies to maintain this community […]
The Wauwatosa Historical Society Ice Cream Social is back! Come enjoy an afternoon of lawn games, face painting, live music, and $5 ice cream sundaes! All proceeds benefit the Wauwatosa Historical Society.
Featuring the Lefeber Collection Please join us for this year’s annual Firefly Art Fair Exhibit, A Visual Journey Through Time, featuring the Lefeber Glass Plate Collection, available for a limited time only.  Explore an assortment of cameras that played a significant role throughout the 20th Century, celebrating the evolution of photography and its lasting […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 37th year! Join us for the 37th Firefly Art Fair located on the beautiful grounds of the Kneeland-Walker house. In addition to the fine artwork on display from 65 artists, guests will enjoy food/beverage from Cuppa Tosa, Jojo’s Martini Lounge, and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Stay […]
Interested in donating items for the Wauwatosa Antique & Vintage Yard Sale? We have two donation days where we are taking items from the categories listed below. Donation categories: We cannot accept glassware, dishes, electronics, large appliances, large furniture, stuffed animals, CDs, and anything that is broken or non-functional/ not working. Donation receipts are available. […]
Join us for our vintage and antique yard sale for the Wauwatosa Historical Society. This two-day event is held on the Kneeland Walker House grounds, and is on the following dates and times: Friday, August 25, 9am-4pm Saturday, August 26, 9am-12pm Browse items in the following categories: Clothing Jewelry & Artwork Vinyl Records Antiques & […]
Join us for our vintage and antique yard sale for the Wauwatosa Historical Society. This two-day event is held on the Kneeland Walker House grounds, and is on the following dates and times: Friday, August 25, 9am-4pm Saturday, August 26, 9am-12pm Browse items in the following categories: Clothing Jewelry & Artwork Vinyl Records Antiques & […]
Raise a stein for a great cause at the 2nd Prosit Stein-Holding Competition to benefit the Wauwatosa Historical Society, this year held at TosaFest Oktoberfest! The man and woman who hold their full stein the longest will be the 2023 TosaFest Stein-Holding Champions! Win a Draft & Vessel steel insulated stein and other prizes. All […]
NEW Location: Wauwatosa Woman’s Club, 1626 N Wauwatosa Ave Jonathan Piel helps champion the preservation of the County Grounds Park by connecting people with its rich past as a historic place of healing for Milwaukee County’s mentally ill. Jonathan addresses a very sensitive topic in accessible ways for people of all ages using first-hand accounts […]
Are you new to Wauwatosa? Have you lived here your entire life? Are you somewhere in between? Have you wondered about the names you have seen on street signs, parks, and buildings? You are invited to learn a bit of Wauwatosa history when you visit the historic Wauwatosa Cemetery and see the final resting places […]
Interested in donating items for the Wauwatosa Antique & Vintage Holiday Sale? We have two donation days where we are taking donations of holiday decorations and other holiday-related items including Thanksgiving and Christmas. We cannot accept any large furniture, stuffed animals, CDs, or anything that is broken or not working. Donation receipts are available. Due […]
Interested in donating items for the Wauwatosa Antique & Vintage Holiday Sale? We have two donation days where we are taking donations of holiday decorations and other holiday-related items including Thanksgiving and Christmas. We cannot accept any large furniture, stuffed animals, CDs, or anything that is broken or not working. Donation receipts are available. Due […]
Join us at the Village Sip & Stroll to celebrate the rich history of our community. Visit us in the Little Red Store where treasures will be for sale, membership details available and to learn more about our upcoming events! Special preview of our vintage and antique holiday sale, which begins Friday, November 17th!
Join us for our vintage and antique Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday sale, benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. This two-day event is held at the Little Red Store, and is on the following dates and times: Interested in volunteering? We are looking for volunteers to work 2-hour shifts. Roles include collections and donation set up, sales, and clean […]
Join us for our vintage and antique Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday sale, benefitting the Wauwatosa Historical Society. This two-day event is held at the Little Red Store, and is on the following dates and times: Interested in volunteering? We are looking for volunteers to work 2-hour shifts. Roles include collections and donation set up, sales, and clean […]
Holiday Photo Mini Sessions at the Kneeland Walker House are back! Your mini session with Ampersand Photography will allow time for portraits in several areas of the first floor of the Kneeland Walker House, which will be decorated for the holidays! Your package includes FIVE edited photos delivered via the online gallery within 10 days […]
Holiday Photo Mini Sessions at the Kneeland Walker House are back! Your mini session with Ampersand Photography will allow time for portraits in several areas of the first floor of the Kneeland Walker House, which will be decorated for the holidays! Your package includes FIVE edited photos delivered via the online gallery within 10 days […]
It’s been a wonderful year at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Come celebrate our success, renewed vision, and meet new board members and staff at the Annual Meeting, taking place at the Wauwatosa Women’s Club.  Light refreshments will be served. What to expect? We’ll provide an update on how members can access historical newsletters and special archives […]
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 indulging in delicious cookies, soaking up the melodious tunes of live music, and embarking on an exhilarating scavenger hunt. While you’re here, unleash your inner elf by crafting and […]
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 indulging in delicious cookies, soaking up the melodious tunes of live music, and embarking on an exhilarating scavenger hunt. While you’re here, unleash your inner elf by crafting and […]
All aboard at the Little Red Store for the CP Holiday Train Stop in The Village! Enter for your chance to enjoy warm, front-row seats for the CP Holiday Train stop in the Wauwatosa Village with the Little Red Store Holiday Train Porch Party. The Wauwatosa Historical Society is selling raffle tickets to win one […]
Join us for the highly anticipated return of our captivating murder mystery event – The Walker Family Mystery! Dust off your magnifying glasses and brush up on your sleuthing skills, Mystery Nights are coming back to the historic Kneeland Walker House in February! This all-new, spine-tingling, murder-mystery event was written by Wauwatosa East Theatre Director […]
Join us for the highly anticipated return of our captivating murder mystery event – The Walker Family Mystery! Dust off your magnifying glasses and brush up on your sleuthing skills, Mystery Nights are coming back to the historic Kneeland Walker House in February! This all-new, spine-tingling, murder-mystery event was written by Wauwatosa East Theatre Director […]
Join us for the highly anticipated return of our captivating murder mystery event – The Walker Family Mystery! Dust off your magnifying glasses and brush up on your sleuthing skills, Mystery Nights are coming back to the historic Kneeland Walker House in February! This all-new, spine-tingling, murder-mystery event was written by Wauwatosa East Theatre Director […]
Join us for the highly anticipated return of our captivating murder mystery event – The Walker Family Mystery! Dust off your magnifying glasses and brush up on your sleuthing skills, Mystery Nights are coming back to the historic Kneeland Walker House in February! This all-new, spine-tingling, murder-mystery event was written by Wauwatosa East Theatre Director […]
Join us for the highly anticipated return of our captivating murder mystery event – The Walker Family Mystery! Dust off your magnifying glasses and brush up on your sleuthing skills, Mystery Nights are coming back to the historic Kneeland Walker House in February! This all-new, spine-tingling, murder-mystery event was written by Wauwatosa East Theatre Director […]
2024 Speaker Series Join 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. Did you know Wauwatosa boasts an ancient reef dating back 425 million years to the Silurian Period, when most of […]
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! We’re launching a survey to gather community feedback and hosting an in-person forum to delve deeper. How will this impact WHS’ Future? […]
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! We’re launching a survey to gather community feedback and hosting an in-person forum to delve deeper. How will this impact WHS’ Future? […]
2024 Speaker Series Join 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. Did you know a devastating fire tore through Wauwatosa on […]
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. Savor craft beers while soaking in live music, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks, and relishing the serene ambiance of […]
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. Savor craft beers while soaking in live music, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks, and relishing the serene ambiance of […]
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 DÃa de Los Muertos, and Easter. Interested in helping? Volunteers are needed for set up for the sale, sales, and clean up from July […]
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 DÃa de Los Muertos, and Easter. Interested in helping? Volunteers are needed for set up for the sale, sales, and clean up from July […]
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. Savor craft beers while soaking in live music, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks, and relishing the serene ambiance of […]
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 DÃa de Los Muertos, and Easter. Interested in helping? Volunteers are needed for set up for the sale, sales, and clean up from July […]
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. Savor craft beers while soaking in live music, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks, and relishing the serene ambiance of […]
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. Savor craft beers while soaking in live music, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks, and relishing the serene ambiance of […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 38th year! Join 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 […]
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 […]
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. This event will take place in the Margerie Law Event Tent during the Firefly Art […]
The Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 38th year! Join 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 […]
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 […]
Aurora 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 […]
Aurora 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 […]
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. Savor craft beers while soaking in live music, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks, and relishing the serene ambiance of […]
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. Savor craft beers while soaking in live music, indulging in delectable treats from local food trucks, and relishing the serene ambiance of […]
