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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]