Events

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 […]

Join us for an inspiring program highlighting four remarkable women who shaped Oconomowoc’s history: Lavinia Rockwell, Grace Jones, Mary Newnham, and Mary Cole. Education volunteers and frequent presenters Barb Elwood-Goetsch and Jolayne Lindberg will share stories of leadership, service, and impact that continue to resonate today. This program is open to the public. Historical society […]

Join the team behind "The History of Oconomowoc in 150 Objects" for an inside look at how this museum-wide exhibit came together. Museum staff and volunteers will share how artifacts were selected, the stories that guided the exhibit’s design, and the lessons learned along the way. This moderated panel discussion offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on […]

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 […]

Registration for this event is now closed. Join the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society & Museum along with artist, author, and speaker Anjl Rodee for a special painting class that brings Oconomowoc’s history to life. In this guided session, participants will create a watercolor painting of The Kiltie, Oconomowoc's own classic drive-in diner that's been around […]

Step back to the Revolutionary War era with this captivating living-history performance by Dale Reich. Experience the remarkable true story of Christopher Ludwig, German immigrant, master baker, and patriot, who rose to become the Continental Army’s “Baker-General” under George Washington. Through vivid storytelling and period costume, Reich brings to life Ludwig’s impact on America’s fight […]

This new exhibit will explore the rich history of speed skating and ski jumping in our community, as well as Oconomowoc’s connections to Olympic history. Through artifacts, photographs, and historic footage, the exhibit will bring the heyday of these beloved winter sports to life. Opening just as the Winter Olympics get underway, this exhibit will […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]