Calendar of Events

AUGUST EVENTS

Monday, August 11, 2008- 10:00 am.
Milwaukee Bears/Borchert Field Hisotric Marker Dedication
Location: Clinton Rose Park, corner Martin Luther King Drive and West Burleigh
Milwaukee County Historical Society
Join us to commenorate the Milwaukee Bears of the Negro National League and the historic ballpark where they - and many other local teams- played thier home games. Free for general public. Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

Thursday, August 14, 2008- 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tour the Sisters of St. Francis Convent
Location: 3221 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis
The Friends of Milwaukee County Historical Society Learn more.
Join us to tour the historic Mother House and Cenvent of the Sisters of St. Francis of Asssi and view selections from the archives. Jewelry and other works fo renowned artist the late Sister Thomasita Fessler will be displayed. $15 non-members, $10 for members, $25 "Join and Go". Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Saturday & Sunday, September 6-7, 2008- 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
26th Harvest of Arts & Crafts
Location: Trimborn Farms
Milwaukee County Historical Society
Learn more about the event,or find an exhibitor application at Trimborn Farms.
Admission $4. Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008- 7:00 p.m.
Milwaukee at Mid-Century: The Photographs of Lyle Oberwise - Dr. Robert T. Teske, Executive Director, MCHS
Location: Wauwatosa Historical Society 2107 Wauwatosa Avenue
Milwaukee County Historical Society
From the 1930s to the 1980s, reclusive photographer Lyle Oberwise documented Milwaukee architecture, methods of transportation, and special events using Kodachrome slide film. Join us for this fascinating look at Milwaukee.
Free. Call 414-273-8288 for more information. Be sure to look for the book by the same title in our Museum Store.

Saturday, September 20, 2008- 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
First Annual Trimborn Farm Barbecue and Barn Dance
Location: Trimborn Farms
Milwaukee County Historical Society
Barbecue pork and chicken and all the fixings! After dinner kick up your heels and learn to sqaure dance. Reservations: $75 per person. Look for your invitation or call 414-273-8288 for more information. Trimborn Farms.

Saturday, September 27, 2008 , 2008- 10:15 a.m.
Special Tour of Ten Chimneys
Location: Ten Chimneys , Genesee Depot, WI
The Friends of Milwaukee County Historical Society Learn more.
Join us to tour this wonderful national historic landmark and its diverse collections. Reservation: $35 non-members, $40 for members, $50 "Join and Go". Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

OCTOBER EVENTS

Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5, 2008- 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fifth Civil War Encampment
Location: Trimborn Farms
Milwaukee County Historical Society
Learn more about the event at Trimborn Farms.
Admission $3 adults; $2 seniors and students. Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wauatosa Historical Society 2008 Tour of Homes- Featuring the Lowell Damon House
Location: 2107 Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa Historical Society
Admission $12 in advance. $15 day of tour.Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Hanuted Halloween: The Mirmar Theatre
Location: Miramar Theatre
The Friends of Milwaukee County Historical Society Learn more about the Friends.
Back by popular demand, the Southern Wisconsin Paranormal Research Group will lead an east side ghost hunt. Reservations: $20 members, $25 non-members, $40 "Join and Go". Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Saturday & Sunday, November 1-2
Panorama Painting in Milwaukee: A Symposium
Location: Museum of Wisconsin Art, 300 South Avenue, West Bend
Milwaukee County Historical Society in cooperation with the Museum of Wisconsin Art and the Max Kade Institue, University of Wisconisn-Madison
Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

Monday, November 10, 2008 - 7:00 p.m
Annual Meeting of the Milwaukee County Historical Society
Location: TBD
Call 414-273-8288 for more information.

DECEMBER EVENTS

Tuesday, December 2, 2008- 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in Milwaukee: A Lecture by John Eastberg
Location: Pabst Mansion
The Friends of Milwaukee County Historical Society Learn more
Enjoy this lecture and tour the Pabst Mansion in all its Holiday Decor. Reservations: $20 members, $25 non-members, $40 "Join and Go". Call 414-273-8288 for more information.