Join us on May 13th, 2025 for our May Lunch and Learn – A History of Waukesha County Agriculture
This presentation will cover an extensive history of Waukesha County agricultural practices and businesses, from the early settlers to today’s modern farms. Dr. Tom Schlei’s Lunch and Learn will provide an overview of one of the most critical industries that has led to the development of Waukesha County.
Tom Schlei received his B.S in Fire Science at Southern Illinois University and continued with his academic career with a Master’s and PhD in Adult & Continuing Education Degrees. He worked as a Fire Science Instructor for 25 years at the Waukesha Technical College, and enjoys traveling, woodworking, and photography. Dr. Schlei has a rich knowledge of agriculture, as he used to work on his uncle’s dairy farm. He is now a Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum Board Member and volunteer who worked extensively on the Agricultural Legacies of Waukesha exhibit.
Tickets:
$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice
$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice
$10 – Program only, no lunch
Purchase Tickets
To sign-up on-line, click on this link
OR you can sign up via the phone at 262-521-2859 or at the museum – 101 W Main Street.
If you have any questions, please email info@wchsm.org
