Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn at the museum this September!
Eyeball to Eyeball: How Personal Interests Shaped Cold War History in Waukesha and Around the World
70 years after the establishment of M-74 (Nike missile base) in Waukesha, Dr. Kimberly Redding will help us explore the complexity of Cold War policies. While the Soviet-U.S. rivalry stole the headlines, interpersonal calculations also shaped decisions – in Waukesha, the Oval Office, and Kremlin. Redding will share findings of research conducted for “Eyeball to Eyeball: the Cuban Missile Crisis” a live-action role play game published by Central Michigan University Press in 2025.
Dr. Kimberly Redding, Carroll University
Dr. Redding is a faculty member in European and 20th century history at Carroll University, and also a former WCHSM board member. Her interest in Waukesha history began while chaperoning her sons’ 3rd grade bus tour of Springs Era sites across the city. Redding and her students regularly partner with the WCHSM to discover links between local people/places and global events.
Lunch orders are through Rochester Deli here in Waukesha. The lunch orders consist of your choice of sandwich which includes a bag of chips and a cookie.
*Lunch orders must be placed by Friday, September 4th by 4:00 P.M.*
Lunch orders:
- Sliced tavern ham sandwich
- Roast turkey sandwich
- Angus roast beef sandwich
- Chicken breast salad sandwich
- Tuna salad sandwich
- Egg salad sandwich
- Grilled veggie sandwich
Ticket pricing:
- Ticket ONLY, no lunch: $10
- Members with lunch order: $25
- Non-members with lunch order: $28
You can order tickets in advance through our Humantix (Link below) or feel free to call/stop by our museum during operating hours and place a reservation.
https://events.humanitix.com/september-2026-lunch-and-learn
