From elegant galas to hands-on family crafts, the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum offers a vibrant calendar of events for all ages. Our programs include free public talks and community celebrations, member-only experiences, and ticketed special events that support our mission. However you choose to join us, our events bring Waukesha County’s history to life in engaging and memorable ways.
Join us on October 1st, 2026 for a special History After Dark presentation off-site at North Pillar Brewing Company! Our topic and host site will be sure to quench your [...]
North Pillar Brewing Company,
212 E North Street
Waukesha, WI + Google Map
Waukesha, WI + Google Map
The Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum shares the old county courthouse, built in 1893. The courthouse was constructed using rock-faced limestone in a Romanesque style that was popular for [...]
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum,
101 W. Main Street
Waukesha, WI 53186 United States + Google Map
Waukesha, WI 53186 United States + Google Map
Presented by the Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum, in partnership with Prairie Home Cemetery. Join us on Friday, October 23rd, for a guided tour of the cemetery where you [...]
Prairie Home Cemetery,
605 S. Prairie Ave
Waukesha, + Google Map
Waukesha, + Google Map
Join us for a spooky Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24th from 6–8 PM. Enjoy face painting, pumpkin painting, trick‑or‑treating, an Eye Spy hunt, and docent‑led eerie stories [...]
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum,
101 W. Main Street
Waukesha, WI 53186 United States + Google Map
Waukesha, WI 53186 United States + Google Map
