Brews & Blooms 2024
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin's beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up […]
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Holiday Décor Sale
Little Red Store 7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Brews & Blooms 2024
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin's beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up […]
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Brews & Blooms 2024
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin's beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up […]
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38th Annual Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Honey, I Shrunk Wauwatosa
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, […]
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Firefly in Bloom
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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38th Annual Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Honey, I Shrunk Wauwatosa
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, […]
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Historical Walking Tour of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Grounds
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital 1220 Dewey Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesAurora Psychiatric Hospital began in 1884 as the Milwaukee Sanitarium. It grew from a farm house and some out buildings […]
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Historical Walking Tour of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Grounds
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital 1220 Dewey Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesAurora Psychiatric Hospital began in 1884 as the Milwaukee Sanitarium. It grew from a farm house and some out buildings […]
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Brews & Blooms 2024
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin's beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up […]
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Brews & Blooms 2024
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin's beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up […]
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Brews & Blooms 2024
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Wauwatosa Historical Society is putting a unique spin on Wisconsin's beer garden tradition! Join us for our summertime pop-up […]
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Tosa Fest Stein Holding Competition
Pocket Park (north corner of Wauwatosa Avenue and Harwood Avenue) Harwood Ave. and Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesRaise 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 […]
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Tosa Fest Stein Holding Competition
Pocket Park (north corner of Wauwatosa Avenue and Harwood Avenue) Harwood Ave. and Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesRaise 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 […]
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House Styles in Wauwatosa: A Historical Perspective 1840-1970
Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States2024 Speaker Series Does 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 […]
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Tour of Homes
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 […]
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Experience History: Guided Tour of Wauwatosa Cemetery
Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesListed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wauwatosa Cemetery invites you to experience local Wauwatosa history by visiting […]
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Annual Member Meeting
Join us for our Annual Member Meeting on November 12, 2024 at the Grand Hall at Hoyt Park! The member meeting will include a president’s report, financial report, and membership […]
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2024 Holiday Open House
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesKickstart 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 […]
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Milwaukee Road Beginnings: The First Train to Wauwatosa
Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin Us for a Special Event: Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsin Rail History! Step aboard a historical journey as we commemorate the 175th anniversary of Wisconsin's inaugural rail journey from […]
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Gilbert Girls: Three Generations of Remarkable Wauwatosa Women
Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate Women's History Month! “Gilbert Girls: Three Generations of Remarkable Wauwatosa Women” is the story of Nancy Green Gilbert, Mary Fisher Gilbert, and Kate Evelyn Gilbert […]
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Kneeland Walker House Guided Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep into the elegance of the Victorian era as our docents lead you through this architectural gem, unveiling its hidden treasures and captivating stories on a guided house tour. All […]
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Kneeland Walker House Guided Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep into the elegance of the Victorian era as our docents lead you through this architectural gem, unveiling its hidden treasures and captivating stories on a guided house tour. All […]
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Kneeland Walker House Guided Tour
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesStep into the elegance of the Victorian era as our docents lead you through this architectural gem, unveiling its hidden treasures and captivating stories on a guided house tour. All […]
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Horses and Hops: The History of the Pabst Wauwatosa Stock Farm with John Eastberg
Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us as we welcome John Eastberg for his presentation on the history of the Pabst Wauwatosa Stock Farm. Beginning in the early 1870s, Milwaukee beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesYou’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesYou’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesYou’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesYou’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll with us to discover the final resting places of the […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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“A Walk Through Time–Discovering Wauwatosa’s Heritage” Exhibit Unveiling
Little Red Store 7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Wauwatosa Historical Society cordially invites you to attend the kickoff of our latest initiative “A Walk Through Time – […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesYou’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll […]
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39th Annual Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 39th year! Join us for the 39th Firefly Art Fair, […]
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Wauwatosa Goes to War
Step Back in Time: Wauwatosa's Military Heritage Through the Centuries Discover the remarkable story of courage that spans nearly 250 […]
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39th Annual Firefly Art Fair
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesThe Society is excited to celebrate the Firefly Art Fair’s 39th year! Join us for the 39th Firefly Art Fair, […]
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Firefly in Bloom
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesJoin us for Firefly in Bloom, an exclusive floral design event featuring fresh flowers and expert guidance from Aromatic Acres. Participants […]
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Wauwatosa Goes to War
Step Back in Time: Wauwatosa's Military Heritage Through the Centuries Discover the remarkable story of courage that spans nearly 250 […]
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Theater in the Gardens – The City of Benedict della Crosse
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesCome experience this pop-up theater event in the unique setting of historic Kneeland-Walker House grounds! The City of Benedict della […]
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Theater in the Gardens – The City of Benedict della Crosse
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesCome experience this pop-up theater event of workshop performances in the unique setting of historic Kneeland-Walker House grounds! The City […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Brews & Blooms 2025
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWe’re putting a fun twist on Wisconsin’s beloved beer garden tradition with Brews & Blooms! Come grab a craft beer, […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll […]
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Postal Perfect Architecture: Sears and Roebuck Houses in Wisconsin
Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us as we welcome Jim Draeger for his presentation on Sears and Roebuck Houses in Wisconsin! Jim Draeger discusses […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
Wauwatosa Cemetery 2405 North Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesYou’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll […]
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Wauwatosa Cemetery Tour
You’re invited to join us for an informative journey through Wauwatosa’s history at the beautiful Wauwatosa Cemetery! Take a stroll […]
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Arts and Crafts Tiles in Wauwatosa with Ben Tyjeski
Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us as we welcome Ben Tyjeski for his presentation on Arts and Crafts Tiles in Wauwatosa! Handmade, colorful tiles […]
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WHS Annual Meeting with Special Presentation: The History of Hawks Nursery-Celebrating 150 Years in Wauwatosa
Firefly Room, Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin for our Annual Meeting and a special Speaker Series presentation by Joe Kresl, owner of Hawks Landscape! Join us […]
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175th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Road
Little Red Store 7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesJoin us at the Little Red Store for a casual open-house celebration marking the 175th anniversary of the first Milwaukee […]
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Holiday Mini Photo Sessions
You've been asking, we've got them ready for you! It's time for Holiday Mini Photo Sessions at the Wauwatosa Historical […]
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Volunteer Appreciation Open House
Kneeland-Walker House 7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesHave you helped the Wauwatosa Historical Society as a volunteer this year? This event is for you! We invite you […]
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