Events

In conjunction with our annual fundraising gala, we are running an online silent auction to support our fundraising efforts. We think you'll agree that this is the most spectacular auction line-up we've had yet! Here are the experiences you could win: -Seven Night Stay at Grande Vista - Orlando, FL -Historic Sunset Boat Tour of […]

**Registration for this event is now closed. Join us this fall for our annual fundraiser gala! This is our most significant fundraiser and we are making this year’s edition bigger than ever. "I Went for a Walk in Oconomowoc," hosted at The Cornerstone, will immerse our guests in the history of Oconomowoc in celebration of […]

Like most museums, we have our fair share of artifacts that are creepy, kooky, and downright puzzling. Join us as we reveal what we know - and what remains a mystery - about some of the oddest objects in our collection. This presentation is free and open to the public. Members - be sure to […]

Discover 50 years of Oconomowoc history through a fascinating selection of artifacts, framed by the city’s milestone centennial and sesquicentennial celebrations. After the presentation, explore our museum-wide exhibit, The History of Oconomowoc in 150 Objects. This program is open to the public. Historical society members receive free admission. Suggested donation for non-members is $10.00. This […]

Join the fun as the model railroad group celebrates the wonderful hobby of model railroading. Not only will the model railroad's trains be running, but they will be running additional layouts in different scales.

Join our Museum Assistant and two volunteers as they share how they researched their family histories and discovered that, 150 years ago, their ancestors were all living in Oconomowoc at the same time. Through their stories, learn how genealogy connects the past and present and how personal research can illuminate the broader history of our […]

In collaboration with Oconomowoc High School, we are proud to present "History as Art III." By combining the artistic talents of Oconomowoc High School students with the rich historical resources of the Oconomowoc Historical Society, this project will blend history and artistic interpretation into compelling works of art. Creations will be displayed in the museum […]