The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum are working together to continue to offer Historic Boat Tours of Lac La Belle. Through our collective collaboration, and with the assistance of Buddy’s Beach Bungalow, we are honored to provide these important and entertaining tours of Oconomowoc’s rich history. The […]
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum are working together to continue to offer Historic Boat Tours of Lac La Belle. Through our collective collaboration, and with the assistance of Buddy’s Beach Bungalow, we are honored to provide these important and entertaining tours of Oconomowoc’s rich history. The […]
Get a glimpse of Oconomowoc at the turn of the century through various artifacts reflecting the local impact of national events. 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. Not […]
We’ve had to cancel this program due to limited interest from collectors. If you would like to see a program like this offered in the future, please let us know. We would be happy to consider it for next year’s calendar.
See what America’s “boom years” were like in Oconomowoc through a variety of artifacts ranging from WWII to the 1970s. 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. Not a […]
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 […]
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 […]
