At the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum (WCHSM)

we foster an understanding of the American Experience through the stories of Waukesha County.

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Thank you for supporting the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum and our work to preserve and share the stories of Waukesha County.

We are only funded through our memberships, donations, admissions, and program fees. Your incredible support and donations allow us to continue to tell the stories of Waukesha County.

Our work is made possible through investment from the community – individuals and donors like you.

Your donation, membership, or attendance at programs demonstrates that you value the preservation of our stories, and the importance of this organization to the community.

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See if your gift can be matched by your company! Many companies offer partial or full match programs for their employee’s charitable contributions. The link below has a list of area businesses that offer such programs. Please inquire with your HR department or Community Engagement office with specific program inquiries.

Matching Gift Programs

Community Involvement Opportunities FY2024

Programs and Opportunities coming this year:

  • Lunch & Learn ticketed program presented by WCHSM on the second Tuesday of every month
  • School-Age & Adult Programs run by our Program & Education Coordinator and docent team
  • Intergenerational Heritage Fair – The WCHSM in collaboration with ERAS offer a unique learning opportunity for 3rd-5th grade students. For more information see our special programs page.
  • Coming soon – Monthly Saturday Workshops

Community Involvement Needs

If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, please use this link to do so. We also welcome your ideas for future programs or ways to improve our current programs. Please share your ideas with us here.

The Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is tax-deductible less the fair market value of any benefits you receive. To give a gift, use WCHSM tax ID number 39-6056461.