Events

Author Talk: Orv Cullen – “A Time to Tell”

Join us for an engaging program with author Orv Cullen as he discusses A Time to Tell, the compelling continuation of Ania’s journey first introduced in his debut novel, No Gentle Rain. This program is open to the public. About the book:In this new installment, Ania confronts an agonizing dilemma: should she reveal a difficult […]

$10.00

Exhibit Opening: “Oconomowoc’s Museum: A Century Ready to be Discovered”

For 100 years, Oconomowoc has had a museum that preserves and shares its story. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Oconomowoc’s first museum and the 105th anniversary of our historic 1921 Armory building, we invite you to discover (or rediscover) us. This special exhibit highlights the people, milestones, photographs, documents, and objects that shaped […]

Free

“Our Town” x Norman Rockwell

Step into the Streets of Old Oconomowoc for a special reader’s theatre production of Our Town, presented by Oconomowoc High School students and community members in collaboration with Cornerstone History Symposium. Norman Rockwell and Thornton Wilder each captured the essence of American life in their own medium, Wilder through spare, powerful storytelling and Rockwell through […]

$15 – $20

Author Talk: Heather Fellin Tierney

Join Heather Fellin Tierney, author of If The Train Arrives, for an engaging discussion of her historical fiction book set in Oconomowoc. Learn how the original train depot in Oconomowoc inspired her story. Enjoy an author reading from her heart-warming novel about an introverted man finding peace after pain, and the mother whose fierce love […]

$10.00

Glory, Story, or Sorry: An Appraisal Fair

Our beloved appraisal fair returns! This program will offer participants the opportunity to receive informal appraisals from certified professionals and gain insight into their items’ significance. Some objects carry notable market value, others are treasured for the stories and connections they embody, and occasionally an item’s worth is more modest than expected. Yet each holds […]

$10 – $15