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SUMMARY:April 2026: History after Dark
DESCRIPTION:✨History after Dark✨ \nCopper in North America and Europe: An Exploration of the Importance of Copper in Prehistoric Wisconsin and Europe as well as Indigenous Practice \nGlobally\, copper has been an important resource for people from now into Antiquity. Copper objects have been found by archaeologists from Southeast Asia to Britain and across the pond to our backyard in Wisconsin. This discussion will focus on the importance of copper and those who used it during the Old Copper Complex (~4\,000-1\,000 BCE) that spanned the western Great Lakes with its heart in Wisconsin\, the Chalcolithic (~5\,000-2\,000 BCE) and Bronze Ages (~2\,200-800 BCE) of western Europe\, and the Potlatches of Indigenous groups in northwestern America and southwestern Canada. \nTim Piatek is a UW–Milwaukee graduate with a Master’s in Anthropology and a Certificate in Museum Studies. His thesis examined Old Copper Complex artifacts from Sheboygan County\, drawing on collections housed at the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Sheboygan County Historical Society & Museum. He has also interned and volunteered at many museums across Wisconsin\, gaining extensive hands-on experience in collections care and museum administration. \nAdmission is $10\, $8 for WCHSM Members. Seating is limited to 40 guests\, with additional standing room available. \nYou can purchase tickets three ways: 1) Call the museum at (262) 521-2859\, 2) purchase tickets from greeter during museum open hours\, or 3) buy tickets online
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/april-2026-history-after-dark/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T160000
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SUMMARY:Victorian Tea Gala - Honoring Mayor Shawn Reilly
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nVICTORIAN TEA GALA – HONORING MAYOR SHAWN REILLY\nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 8th\, from 4-6pm at the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Mayor Shawn Reilly. This elegant Victorian Tea Gala honors the mayor’s years of service while benefiting our museum. Enjoy afternoon tea\, our newly opened Springs Exhibit\, and a memorable gala experience. \n\nTables available now\, individual seats soon.\nDon’t miss this extraordinary event. \nA WORD ON TEA\n \nIn the Victorian tradition\, tea was never merely a beverage\, but a ceremony—a pause in the day that invited conversation\, civility\, and connection. Guests will enjoy a classic afternoon tea\, thoughtfully prepared and served with light fare\, recalling the social rituals once enjoyed during Waukesha’s celebrated Springs era\, when visitors and residents alike gathered to share refreshment and refined company.\n \nHONORING MAYOR SHAWN REILLY \nAs he concludes his service to the City of Waukesha\, we are proud to honor Mayor Shawn Reilly\, who has served with clarity\, resolve\, and deep commitment since 2012. Known for his direct leadership and steady hand\, Mayor Reilly guided the city through significant growth\, infrastructure achievements\, and community investment—always with a clear eye toward Waukesha’s future. This afternoon offers a fitting moment to reflect\, celebrate\, and offer our gratitude—with warmth\, wit\, and more than a touch of good humor. \n\n\n  \nReserve your table or seat TODAY!
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/victorian-tea-gala-honoring-mayor-shawn-reilly/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Afternoon Tea
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SUMMARY:March 2026 Lunch and Learn: Roosevelt’s Timber Army Marches on the Badger State: The CCC in Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Roosevelt’s Timber Army Marches on the Badger State: The CCC in Wisconsin \nMarch 10th  |  11:30am-12:30pm \nThe Civilian Conservation Corps was one of several federal responses to the economic and environmental crisis facing the United States during the Great Depression. Guests will get a glance at how it served a dual purpose of employing millions of men and women\, not only providing steady pay and job training\, but also establishing and restoring parks and natural resources. During this presentation we will look at how the CCC and similar programs not only benefited tens of thousands of Wisconsinites during the Great Depression\, but also how their hard work can still be seen today throughout the state. \nEvan studied General History during his undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University and completed his graduate program in Public History & Museum Studies from UW-Milwaukee in 2024. In the past 8 years he has worked and volunteered at historic sites around the Great Lakes\, from Fort Mackinac to Old World Wisconsin\, all the way back to WCHSM as an education intern in 2024. Much of his work includes frontline experiences\, with a passion for living history\, historic interpretation and educational program development. More recently Evan has been volunteering at WCHSM in collections processing & assisting with new exhibits whenever needed. \nTickets: $28 – includes a box lunch from Rochester Deli – NON-MEMBER\, $25 – includes a box lunch from Rochester Deli – MEMBER\, $10 – Program Ticket ONLY \nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert (water will be provided). All sandwiches are on multi-grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: turkey\, roast beef\, ham\, chicken salad\, tuna salad\, egg salad\, and grilled veggies. \nHow to purchase tickets: 1) call the museum during open hours\, 2) purchase a ticket from the front desk during open hours\, or 3) buy tickets online. \nFAQ \nWho can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 and ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn. \nWhat if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you could cancel after that date\, we will not issue a refund if you ordered a meal. \nRefund Policy – Contact the organizer to request a refund.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/march-2026-lunch-and-learn-roosevelts-timber-army-marches-on-the-badger-state-the-ccc-in-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T183000
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SUMMARY:February 2026 History after Dark
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 2026\, join us every other month for programs that bring history to life.\nOur schedule alternates between: \n\nHistory After Dark – second Thursday evenings\, starting February 2026\n(5:30–6:30 p.m.\, $10 admission or $8 for Members\, limited seating)\nLunch and Learn – second Tuesday afternoons\, starting March 2026\n\nBy alternating these programs month‑to‑month—History After Dark in February\, Lunch and Learn in March\, and so on—you’ll enjoy a steady rotation of engaging daytime and evening opportunities to connect with history. \nAdmission is $10\, $8 for WCHSM Members. Seating is limited to 40 guests\, with additional standing room available. \nPlease join us for our first History after Dark with author and WCHSM Volunteer: John Schoenknecht. \n✨Movie Night at WCHSM✨ \nWCHSM is fortunate to possess many 16MM movies made by Warren O’Brien in the 1920s. O’Brien documented parades and festivities from the 1920s – 100 years ago! The films have been converted to digital form by Society member Bill Schley. They have been analyzed\, enhanced\, and slowed down to present to the public. O’Brien photographed the last living Civil War veterans at Cutler Park\, and they are shown in this movie. \nIf time permits\, we will be able to watch other Waukesha movies – some taken by Norman Schley in the 1950s\, a Waukesha Beach film\, and movies from the 1959 125th Celebration. \nYou can purchase tickets three ways: 1) Call the museum at (262) 521-2859\, 2) purchase tickets from greeter during museum open hours\, or 3) buy tickets online
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/february-2026-history-after-dark/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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SUMMARY:Spring City Soiree: Celebrating 130 Years of the City of Waukesha
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 130th Anniversary of the City of Waukesha!\n\nJoin the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum for the Spring City Soirée\, a FREE community celebration marking the 130th anniversary of the City of Waukesha. The event will be held on Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Museum. This special evening invites guests to explore Waukesha’s journey from our healing-springs origins to the vibrant city it is today. \nEnjoy an exclusive preview of the museum’s new Springs exhibit\, highlighting the era when Waukesha’s renowned waters attracted visitors seeking health and renewal and helped shape the city’s identity. Guests may also explore the museum’s galleries\, participate in hands-on activities for children\, and enjoy refreshments and giveaways throughout the evening. \nA brief program at 5:30 p.m. will feature remarks from Peter Zehren\, Executive Director of the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum; Mayor Shawn Reilly; and local historian John Schoenknecht\, offering reflections on 130 years of Waukesha history and the legacy of the springs. \n\nPreview the new Springs exhibit at the museum\, enjoy activities and games for kids\, sample refreshments and more!
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/spring-city-soiree-celebrating-130-years-of-the-city-of-waukesha/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T160000
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SUMMARY:Janboree
DESCRIPTION:Visit the museum for hands-on historical crafts\, cozy hot cocoa\, and engaging exhibits that showcase Waukesha County through the centuries! \nFREE ADMISSION.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/janboree/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
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SUMMARY:Visit Milwaukee: Museum Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Museum Days: January 22-February 1st.\nEscape the winter blues and support your local history center. \nEnjoy discounted museum admission ($5) entry and rarely seen Les Paul artifacts on exhibit for a limited time
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/visit-milwaukee-museum-week-2026/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T170000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:  \nHOLIDAY CHEER AT THE MUSEUM \nTHURSDAY\, DECEMBER 11TH \n5-7 PM \n\nOrnament and tree decorating for all ages\nFree hot chocolate and apple cider\nA special limited-time holiday exhibit showcasing seasonal treasures\nFull access to museum exhibits-explore at your leisure!\n\nStop in for cocoa or festive cheer–everyone’s invited to this FREE Holiday Event. \nDonations Appreciated.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/holiday-cheer-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet - Exhibit Opening: Freedom & Fashion
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited\n \nThanks for joining us to meet our new Executive Director and celebrate the opening of our exhibit\, “Freedom & Fashion: Waukesha Women Step Out in the 1920s.” Peter Zehren brings a myriad of experience from public radio to health-based advocacy organizations. He has been blessed by the Dalai Llama and has interviewed Gloria Steinem. \nWaukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly and Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow both gave remarks. And the impact of a new Institute of Museum and Library Services grant was presented by former Executive Director Nicola Ciurro. \nRefreshments will be served \nThe Fashion and Freedom exhibit highlights how clothing reflects the changes Waukesha women were experiencing in the 1920s. The new freedom and openness of society and the struggles facing the times as well. \nThe event is free and open to the public.\nNovember 12th\, 5-6:30pm\n101 W. Main Street\, Waukesha  WI \nCheck out the Preview \nExhibit & Event Sponsors:\n                        
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/meet-greet-exhibit-opening-freedom-fashion/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Lunch and Learn- The Spanish-American War and Waukesha's 4th Regiment Company A
DESCRIPTION:This presentation shares the story of Waukesha’s 4th Regiment Company A and its role in the Spanish-American War. Through photographs\, letters\, and local records\, it highlights the personal experiences of soldiers and the impact their service had on the Waukesha community. Attendees will discover how national history unfolded through local lives\, connecting broader themes of duty and identity to the people and places of Waukesha at the turn of the 20th century. \nZac Dickhut is the Curator at the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from St. Norbert College and a master’s degree in Public History with a Certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Zac has worked with several Wisconsin museums and historical organizations\, including the Waupun Historical Society\, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, and the Fond du Lac Historical Society. His work centers on creating engaging exhibits that connect communities with their shared past. \nTo purchase tickets: 1) Visit the ticketing website\, 2) call the museum 262-521-2859\, or 3) visit the museum during open hours. \n$28 – includes a box lunch from Rochester Deli – NON-MEMBER \n$25 – includes a box lunch from Rochester Deli – MEMBER \n$10 – Program Ticket ONLY \nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert (water will be provided). All sandwiches are on multi-grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: \n\nRoast Turkey\nSliced Tavern Ham\nAngus Roast Beef\nChicken Breast Salad\nTuna salad\nEgg Salad\nGrilled Veggie\n\nFAQ \nWho can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 x224 or ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn. \nWhat if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you could cancel after that date\, we will not issue a refund if you ordered a meal. \nRefund Policy – Contact the organizer to request a refund.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/november-2025-lunch-and-learn-the-spanish-american-war-and-waukeshas-4th-regiment-company-a/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T123000
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:The Grace Lusk Trial  \nAlthough the story of the murder of Mary Roberts by Grace Lusk is familiar to many in Waukesha\, the details of Grace’s trial and conviction are a story onto itself. In this presentation\, John Schoenknecht will focus on the details of Grace’s trial in the very courtroom in which it happened. The story of “Waukesha’s Love Triangle” was featured in newspapers across the country.\n\nJohn Schoenknecht is a retired Waukesha Public School art teacher. He is the author of several books about Waukesha history\, wrote a history column for the Waukesha Freeman\, edits Landmark magazine and volunteers in the Huelsman Family Research Center.\n\nRefund Policy- Contact the Organizer to request a fund.\n\nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi-grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: Roast Turkey\, Taven Ham\, Angus Roat Beef\, Chicken Breast Salad\, Egg Salad\, Tuna Salad\, and Grilled Veggie. \nA link to submit your box lunch choice will be listed in your confirmation email after purchasing tickets. Please make sure to submit your choices by 4 pm on the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice\, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided. \nWhat if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you can cancel after that date\, we are only able to refund the program cost ($10) if you cancel after the lunch order has been placed. \nTo order tickets: visit our ticketing platform\, give us a call at 262-521-2859\, or walk-in during our visiting hours. \nIf you are also ordering lunch\, click here: Lunch & Learn order form
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/october-2025-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T190000
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SUMMARY:Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:The museum is planning a wonderful “Hallo-weekend!”\n\nJoin us for some spooky\, but not so scary fun at the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum!\n\nActivities Include:\n-A scavenger hunt\, while trick or treating throughout the museum (costumes encouraged)\n-Encounter some spooky and unusual items from our collection that are not typically on display.\n-Make a spooky craft while watching a not-so-scary film.\n\nPAYMENT AT THE DOOR (CASH HIGHLY ENCOURAGED): $15 for groups over 3 or $5 per person.\n\nPurchase of Grave Tales ticket (10/3) equals one free admission (5$ off).\n\nTreats will be plentiful but limited!
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T190000
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SUMMARY:Grave Tales
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, in partnership with Prairie Home Cemetery. \nJoin us on Friday\, October 3rd\, for a guided tour of the cemetery where you will be visited by several historical spirits. The tours will run about 1 hour as visitors walk from grave to grave to hear unique perspectives on Waukesha’s history. \nTours begin at 5 PM and run every half hour. There are only 30 slots per timed session\, so book quickly! \nAccessibility: Visitors will be walking/standing on both paved roads and uneven grass. A restroom will be available before or after the tour. \nTICKET PRICING: \n\n$25 NON-MEMBERS\n$20 MEMBERS\n$15 STUDENTS\nFREE CHILDREN UNDER 5\n\nTo order tickets\, visit our ticket site\, or call/visit the museum. \nTo receive the member discount on this and other museum\, becoming a WCHSM Member today. \nNOTE: ONE FREE ADMISSION to Night at the Museum\, October 4th\, with purchase of a Grave Tales ticket. \nPlease arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring: comfortable walking shoes\, appropriate rain/winter gear\, and/or a flashlight. Park along Prairie Avenue and walk into the cemetery; the tour will start by the chapel. \nCancellation Policy:\nTickets must be canceled 24 hours in advance. Refunds cannot be issued with less than 24-hour notice.\nWCHSM reserves the right to cancel the program due to severe weather. Mild inclement weather will not result in a program cancellation.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/grave-tales/
LOCATION:Prairie Home Cemetery\, 605 S. Prairie Ave\, Waukesha
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T123000
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SUMMARY:September 2025 Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:The Archaeology of Oneota Villages and Community Building at Lake Koshkonong \nSince 1998\, archaeologists studied ancient (AD 1100-1400) villages along Lake Koshkonong. Over time\, we have examined houses\, tools\, and foods. This research has shed light on life at of these communities. This talk shares what we have learned so far. It will focus on how the Indigenous farmers built their community both literally and figuratively. \nDr. Edwards is an anthropological archaeologist. His area of expertise is the Late Precontact western Great Lakes\, though he has worked on field projects from Georgia to North Dakota and on research teams in North America and Europe. He has directed laboratory and field projects for over a decade and is currently focusing his research at a number Late Precontact Oneota and Langford village sites in what is now southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. He teaches multiple courses in field and laboratory methods and in Great Lakes archaeology. Edwards is committed to undergraduate and graduate research opportunities and regularly presents research with students at professional conferences. He is responsible for extensive collections from previous excavations at numerous Late Precontact sites\, which include ceramics\, lithics\, faunal\, and floral remains. Edwards is also a Principal Investigator in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Cultural Resource Management firm. There\, he directs compliance archaeology and architecture history projects. \nRefund Policy – Contact the organizer to request a refund. \nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi-grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: Roast Turkey\, Taven Ham\, Angus Roat Beef\, Chicken Breast Salad\, Egg Salad\, Tuna Salad\, and Grilled Veggie. \nA link to submit your box lunch choice will be listed in your confirmation email after purchasing tickets. Please make sure to submit your choices by 4 pm on the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice\, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided. \nWhat if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you can cancel after that date\, we are only able to refund the program cost ($10) if you cancel after the lunch order has been placed. \n(*gluten free bread is available) \nTo order tickets\, click here:  Humantix Page  \nTo order lunch\, click here: Lunch & Learn: Lunch Order \nWho can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 x224\, or ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/september-2025-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250522T151129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T151129Z
UID:495-1754998200-1755001800@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:August Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin and the Watery World of Beavers \nNicholas Miller\, PhD \nBeavers are ecosystem engineers who are producers of biodiversity\, mitigators of floods\, and preventers of fires\, and are often entangled in conservation tactics. Using personal anecdotes\, interviews\, and folklore\, this presentation will briefly highlight the cultural and natural history of the beaver\, discuss some of the mythology of the critter in the Great Lakes area\, and explain the ecological impact and importance of the animal in Wisconsin. \nNicholas Miller did his doctoral research in Milwaukee on the return of beaver and sturgeon and has a PhD in “Multispecies History and Anthropology” from the UW – Milwaukee. He is currently a Teaching Professor of History and Anthropology at Ball State University. His research combines public history\, environmental anthropology\, and folkloristics. He has worked with the National Park Service\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and in multiple museums\, archives\, and universities. \nRefund Policy – Contact the organizer to request a refund. \nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nTickets can be ordered online – click on the link below\, at the museum – Hours Wednesday – Friday 1 pm – 4 pm and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm\, or over the phone at 262-521-2859. \nOrder tickets on-line \nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi-grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: \n\nRoast Turkey\nSliced Tavern Ham\nAngus Roast Beef\nChicken Breast Salad\nEgg Salad\nGrilled Veggie\nTuna Salad\n\n(*gluten free bread is available) \nTo order lunch: click here\nPlease make sure to submit your choices by 4 pm on the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice\, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided. \nWhat if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you can cancel after that date\, we are only able to refund the program cost ($10) if you cancel after the lunch order has been placed. \nTo become a member\, please visit www.waukeshacountymuseum.org \nWho can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 x224\, or ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/august-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250708T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250606T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T203721Z
UID:498-1751974200-1751977800@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:July Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:WANDERING WISCONSIN: THE HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF THE ICE AGE TRAIL \nMalcolm McDowell Woods \nThe Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a more than 1\,000-mile journey around the state of Wisconsin and a walk through Wisconsin’s geographic history. This winding path roughly\nfollows the outline of the last major glaciers to claw their way across the state – forever altering the landscape. \nIn this Lunch and Learn\, author and freelance journalist Malcolm McDowell Woods will provide a fascinating look back at the last ice age\, discuss how these mighty sheets of ice left their mark on our state\, and share observations and suggestions for those looking to get out on the trail. \nWoods\, a former newspaper and magazine editor\, is currently a lecturer in the Journalism and Media Studies program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and freelance writer. More\nthan a decade ago\, he hiked portions of the trail with a writing partner for a proposed book on the trail. He is the author of the novel\, What the Tide Leaves Behind. \nRefund Policy – Contact the organizer to request a refund. \nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nTickets can be ordered online – click on the link below\, at the museum – Hours Wednesday – Friday 1 pm – 4 pm and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm\, or over the phone at 262-521-2859. \nOrder tickets on-line \nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi-grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: \n\nRoast Turkey\nSliced Tavern Ham\nAngus Roast Beef\nChicken Breast Salad\nEgg Salad\nGrilled Veggie\nTuna Salad\n\n(*gluten free bread is available) \nTo order lunch: click here\nPlease make sure to submit your choices by 4 pm on the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice\, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided. \nWhat if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you can cancel after that date\, we are only able to refund the program cost ($10) if you cancel after the lunch order has been placed. \nTo become a member\, please visit www.waukeshacountymuseum.org \nWho can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 x224\, or ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn. \n 
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/498/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250610T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250417T165602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T170029Z
UID:486-1749555000-1749558600@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:June 2025 Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 10th\, 2025 for our monthly lunch and learn. This month\, Sue Baker\, Program Director of the Les Paul Foundation\, will present Behind the Scenes with Les Paul. \nMeet the Wizard of Waukesha through stories from his friend. Glimpse the musician\, inventor\, husband\, father\, the boy who chased sound right up to and beyond 36 gold records and then invented today’s recording techniques. Throughout his decades of fame\, Les Paul wanted the world to know his hometown was Waukesha\, Wisconsin. This is your chance to learn about the city’s famous son. \nSue Baker became friends with Les Paul in the last ten years of his life. She heard hours of stories from the master\, including those about his growing-up years in Waukesha. Sue located the sites of Les Paul’s childhood memories. At Les’s request\, she helped him find the site for his memorial. After his passing\, Sue organized his Waukesha funeral and worked with his business manager on the design for the memorial. She has written extensively about Les Paul\, been interviewed multiple times\, including being in the documentary “Les Paul Chasing Sound.” She has given presentations about Les and helped with Les Paul exhibits in several museums. \n  \n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\nTo sign-up on-line click on this link – \n\n\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/june-2025-lunch-and-learn-behind-the-scenes-with-les-paul-sue-baker/tickets\n\n\n \n\n\n OR you can sign up via the phone at 262-521-2859 or at the museum – 101 W Main Street. \n\n\n \n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email info@wchsm.org\n\n  \nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: \n\nRoast Turkey\nSliced Tavern Ham\nAngus Roast Beef\nChicken Breast Salad\nEgg Salad\nGrilled Veggie\nTuna Salad\n\nA link to submit your box lunch choice will be listed in your confirmation email after purchasing tickets. Please make sure to submit your choices by 4pm the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice\, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided. \n(*gluten free bread is available) \nTo order lunch: click here
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/june-2025-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250515T183749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T183749Z
UID:494-1749290400-1749312000@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Les Paul Birthday Celebration - Free day at the museum!
DESCRIPTION:Free day at the Museum – June 7th – 10 am – 4 pm!!\n\n\nJoin us at the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum as we celebrate the Wizard of Waukesha – Les Paul’s – birthday.\nCome to the museum and explore our immersive Les Paul exhibit on the man whose sound changed the world.\nFrom his beginnings in his “Living Room Laboratory” experimenting with his mother’s player piano to his work in perfecting what would become the Gibson solid body electric guitar\, the exhibit explores Les’s innovative and tenacious spirit.\nThroughout the day the museum staff will be demonstrating our Les Paulverizer and Log made by Dr. VJ Manzo and his students from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/les-paul-birthday-celebration-free-day-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250412T160741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T164637Z
UID:483-1747135800-1747139400@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:May 2025 Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 13th\, 2025 for our May Lunch and Learn – A History of Waukesha County Agriculture\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nTom 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.\n\n\n \n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n \n\n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n\n\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n\n\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\n\n \n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\nTo sign-up on-line\, click on this link \n\n\n\n \n\n\n OR you can sign up via the phone at 262-521-2859 or at the museum – 101 W Main Street. \n\n\n \n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email info@wchsm.org
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/may-2025-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250210T225358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T163501Z
UID:441-1744308000-1744318800@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Step Back in Time - Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Night at the Museum! \nJoin us for this special night as history comes alive! The museum’s collections allow us to tell the stories of Waukesha County – your stories – and preserve our shared heritage for future generations. \nOur $15\,000 goal will help us purchase archival materials so we can properly save this vital history! Explore the galleries\, talk to our dedicated staff and volunteers\, and view rarely seen items from our collections. You might even run into some colorful figures from Waukesha’s history! \nDress up in your favorite costume from any era in Waukesha’s past and compete for prizes in our costume contest! It’s fun for all ages! \nThree EASY WAYS TO REGISTER! \n1 Pay at the museum \nWaukesha County Museum \n101 W. Main Street \nWaukesha\, WI 53186-4811 \n2 Register and pay via phone at 262-521-2859 \n3. Click on this link and pay on-line \n\n \nSupporting Sponsor\n\n\nJohn Schoenknecht\nMAKE HISTORY AS A SPONSOR FOR OUR 2025 FUNDRAISING EVENT!  \nOur annual fundraising party promises to be a fun-filled evening as Waukesha’s past comes alive! Visitors will explore the exhibits\, chat with our team of expert historians and volunteers\, view rarely seen items from our collections and rub shoulders with characters from the area’s past. Your sponsorship helps ensure that proceeds from the event go directly to meeting the archival needs of the museum and earn you and your organization admission to the gala! \nWe offer a range of sponsorship levels\, each with unique benefits\, including \nPRESENTING SPONSOR $1000\nAs the Presenting Sponsor of our event\, you will receive admission for eight (a $400 value) and your business name and logo will be included on the event website\, any electronic and print promotional materials and on the large poster welcoming guests to the event. \nLEAD SPONSOR $500\nAs a Lead Sponsor of our event\, you will receive admission for four (a $200 value) and your business name will be included on the event website\, any electronic and print promotional materials and on the large poster welcoming guests to the event. \nSUPPORTING SPONSOR $250\nAs a Supporting Sponsor of our event\, you will receive admission for two (a $100 value) and your business name will be listed on the large poster welcoming guests at the event.\n* All sponsorship levels will receive acknowledgement on the museum’s website and a complimentary one-year subscription to the Landmark Magazine. \nBe a part of history in the making. Download our sponsorship form today and discover how you can make a lasting impact. \nWe look forward to partnering with you! Contact us at director@wchsm.org.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/step-back-in-time-night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250408T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250408T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250315T165552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T165552Z
UID:472-1744111800-1744115400@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:April Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on April 8th\, 2025 for our April Lunch and Learn. This month we will learn about the relationship between oral history and Wisconsin history. Using oral history to study stories\, experiences\, and events offers opportunities that go beyond traditional written records. This auditory research method can enable the preservation of histories and memories that might otherwise be lost\, particularly those of marginalized or underrepresented groups. This program will explore how oral histories have been used to advocate for Wisconsin history and what the future may hold for the methodology’s role in promoting historical awareness and remembrance. \nCatherine studied Public History at UW-Whitewater and completed her graduate degree from UW-Milwaukee in 2024. She was introduced to the museum field through historical interpretation at the Wade House Historic Site. Her focus in visitor engagement and public history continued at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and as a Teaching Assistant for the UW-Milwaukee History Department. She has conducted and transcribed oral histories for the Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project\, John Michael Kohler Arts Center\, and the Gathering Places Project. Catherine currently works as the Museum Administrative Coordinator at Jewish Museum Milwaukee. \n  \nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nRochester Deli’s box lunches include a sandwich\, chips\, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi grain bread* with leaf lettuce\, tomato\, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include: \n\nRoast Turkey\nSliced Tavern Ham\nAngus Roast Beef\nChicken Breast Salad\nEgg Salad\nGrilled Veggie\nTuna Salad\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\nTo sign-up on-line click on this link – \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n OR you can sign up via the phone at 262-521-2859 or at the museum – 101 W Main Street. \n\n\n \n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email info@wchsm.org\n\nPlease make sure to submit your choices by 4pm the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice\, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided. \n(*gluten free bread is available) \nTo order lunch: click here\nTicket Prices: \n$28 – Program & Box Lunch from Rochester Deli\, non-member \n$25 – WCHSM Members Program & Box Lunch Option \n$10 – Program only \nTo become a member please visit www.waukeshacountymuseum.org Who can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 x224\, or ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn. \nHow can I submit my box lunch choice? Your purchase confirmation email has a link to submit your lunch choices. Please make sure to do so by 4pm the Friday before the event. If we do not have a lunch choice submission for you\, we will order you the default sandwich choice of turkey. If you have any problems\, please call 262-521-2859. \nWhat if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you can cancel after that date\, we are only able to refund the program cost ($10) if you cancel after the lunch order has been placed.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/april-lunch-and-learn-2/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250311T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250214T212212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T211419Z
UID:448-1741692600-1741696200@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:March 2025 Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March 2025 Lunch and Learn\nThe Story of Frederick Stanton Perkins and his Archaeological Collection from Wisconsin \nPresented by Grace Pelisek \nPlease join Grace Pelisek\, UWM Anthropology Masters Student\, as she presents her thesis on Frederick Stanton Perkins and his Archaeological Collection from Wisconsin. Frederick Stanton Perkins (1832-1899) was a pioneer resident of Burlington\, Wisconsin\, and a trained portrait and landscape artist. He had a voracious appetite for collecting\, at one time amassing the largest collection of Wisconsin archaeological artifacts and Native copper. His collection is currently spread out between the Wisconsin State Historical Society\, the Milwaukee Public Museum\, the Smithsonian Institution\, and Beloit College’s Logan Museum of Anthropology. \nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nPricing Information\nWe are using a new ticketing system if you are ordering on-line – Humanitix. Please let us know if you have any questions or if there are any issues. Thank you   \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\n  \nTo Reserve Your Spot \nYou can sign up on-line through Humanitx by clicking on the link below \nOR you can sign up via the phone at 262-521-2859 or at the museum \n101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI 53186 \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/march-2025-lunch-and-learn/tickets
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/march-2025-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:director@wchsm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250308T180014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T205636Z
UID:466-1741420800-1741453200@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:April Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 8th\, 2025 for our April Lunch and Learn. This month we will learn about the relationship between oral history and Wisconsin history. Using oral history to study stories\, experiences\, and events offers opportunities that go beyond traditional written records. This auditory research method can enable the preservation of histories and memories that might otherwise be lost\, particularly those of marginalized or underrepresented groups. This program will explore how oral histories have been used to advocate for Wisconsin history and what the future may hold for the methodology’s role in promoting historical awareness and remembrance. \nCatherine studied Public History at UW-Whitewater and completed her graduate degree from UW-Milwaukee in 2024. She was introduced to the museum field through historical interpretation at the Wade House Historic Site. Her focus in visitor engagement and public history continued at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and as a Teaching Assistant for the UW-Milwaukee History Department. She has conducted and transcribed oral histories for the Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project\, John Michael Kohler Arts Center\, and the Gathering Places Project. Catherine currently works as the Museum Administrative Coordinator at Jewish Museum Milwaukee. \nTickets: \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\nPricing Information\nWe are using a new ticketing system if you are ordering on-line – Humanitix. Please let us know if you have any questions or if there are any issues. Thank you   \n\n$28 – Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice\n$25 – Members with a Box Lunch of Choice\n$10 – Program only\, no lunch\n\n  \nTo Reserve Your Spot \nYou can sign up on-line through Humanitx by clicking on the link below \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/april-2025-lunch-and-learn-unwritten-histories-of-the-badger-state-the-power-of-oral-history/tickets \nOR you can sign up via the phone at 262-521-2859 or at the museum \n101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI 53186 \n 
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/april-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250114T170845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T170845Z
UID:411-1739273400-1739277000@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:February 2025 Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:This month Andrew Derzay will present – Closer to the Front: The Lives of Waukesha Women in the First World War \nOur February 11th\, 2025 Lunch and Learn will focus on Waukesha women’s societal roles before\, during\, and after WWI. Andrew Derzay will discuss how female nurses performed overseas\, the assumptions they had to overcome including general conditions of a “typical” workday and training\, and most importantly life on the Homefront working “men’s” jobs. The presentation will also focus on how women during this era gained certain rights after the war\, touching on themes of suffrage\, opposition\, and equal rights. “Closer to the Front” may be a familiar title\, as it is based on our current exhibit co-curated between Andrew and the museum’s Curator. \nAndrew completed his internship with the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum in the fall of 2023 and continues volunteering with us. He has a Bachelor’s in World History with an emphasis in Public History and a Minor in German\, which he attained from UW- La Crosse while working as an intern at the La Crosse County Historical Society. Andrew is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\, focusing on Public History with a certificate in Museum Studies. 
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/february-2025-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250123T183541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T183541Z
UID:436-1738404000-1738425600@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visit Milwaukee Museum Days
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd – Feb 1st\nVisit Milwaukee Museum Week\nThis year the WCHSM will be part of Visit Milwaukee’s Museum Week.\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Stop by to check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/visit-milwaukee-museum-days-5/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250131T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250123T183314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T183850Z
UID:434-1738328400-1738339200@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visit Milwaukee Museum Days
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd – Feb 1st\nVisit Milwaukee Museum Week\nThis year the WCHSM will be part of Visit Milwaukee’s Museum Week.\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Stop by to check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/visit-milwaukee-museum-days-3/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250123T183451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T183451Z
UID:435-1738242000-1738252800@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visit Milwaukee Museum Days
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd – Feb 1st\nVisit Milwaukee Museum Week\nThis year the WCHSM will be part of Visit Milwaukee’s Museum Week.\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Stop by to check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/visit-milwaukee-museum-days-4/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
CREATED:20250123T182844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T182932Z
UID:432-1738155600-1738166400@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visit Milwaukee Museum Days
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd – Feb 1st\nVisit Milwaukee Museum Week\nThis year the WCHSM will be part of Visit Milwaukee’s Museum Week.\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Stop by to check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.\n\n\nWe are also sharing the exhibit creation process in our new Waukesha Springs exhibit.\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/visit-milwaukee-museum-days-2/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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UID:429-1737799200-1737820800@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visit Milwaukee Museum Days January 23rd - February 1st & Janboree at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Janboree Day at the Museum\nFREE DAY! Visit the museum\, make a historical craft\, and pick up some take-home crafts in our Waukesha State Bank Education Center.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will also be highlighting Les Paul. Make sure you stop by our amazing Les Paul exhibit – we will have some hands-on activities and Sue Baker from the Les Paul Foundation will also join us. Sue was a previous director of the WCHSM and became close friends with Les. Her insight to Les as a musician and his life stories are priceless.\n\n\n \n\n\nDon’t forget to check out our exhibits during your visit.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nJanuary 23rd – Feb 1st\n\n\nVisit Milwaukee Museum Week\n\n\nThis year the WCHSM will be part of Visit Milwaukee’s Museum Week.\n\n\n \n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Stop by to check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log. \n\n\n \n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/visit-milwaukee-museum-days-january-23rd-february-1st-janboree-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260404T103407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T173518Z
UID:427-1737723600-1737734400@waukeshacountymuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visit Milwaukee Museum Days
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd – Feb 1st\n\n\nVisit Milwaukee Museum Week\n\n\nThis year the WCHSM will be part of Visit Milwaukee’s Museum Week.\n\n\n \n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Stop by to check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is $5 for adults during this week. We will be highlighting Les Paul throughout the week. Check out our new hands-on activities with our Les Paulverizer and the Log.
URL:https://waukeshacountymuseum.org/event/visit-milwaukee-museum-days/
LOCATION:Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum\, 101 W Main Street\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53186\, United States
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