Events

Event Information

January 31, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - Annual Meeting at the Pewaukee-Library Comm. Room, 210 Main St., Pwk.

Following a brief business meeting including election of officers, our program will be presented by Scott Klein, Administrator, City of Pewaukee. He will discuss how Pewaukee has grown from a small farming community to what it is today. Brighten up your winter days by attending. No charge, all are welcome.

February 18, 2024 Chili Cook-Off - 12:00 - 3:00 pm - Steele Exhibit Bldg.

Join the Pewaukee Area Historical Society for our Inaugural Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser . All proceeds to benefit necessary museum/exhibit updates. Now's the time to start testing your recipes and submit your registration form (attached). Entry fee is $20.00, Cook-off information and rules attached. Deadline to register is February 11, 2024 Not submitting chili? . . . great, you can attend and taste some delicious chili samples. Info and registration form below.

Chili Cook-Off Info & Registration Form

April 24, 2024 PAHS Spring Meeting - 7:00 p.m. at the Steele Exhibit Bldg., Clark House,A

Following a brief meeting, our program will be presented by PAHS member Dick Hoffmann about his time working with the Milwaukee Brewers. Mark your calendars, plan on attending and bring a friend. No charge, all are welcome..

May 9-11, 2024, - Rummage Sale, at the Steele Exhibit Bldg., Clark House Museum

Our Rummage Sale will be held in the STEELE EXHIBIT BLDG on the grounds of the Clark House Museum. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED - Save your items to be donated until the week before the rummage sale.

DROP OFF DATES: May 1, May 5 & May 8 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., and May 4 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SAVE YOUR DONATIONS.

SALE DATES: Thurs. May 9 - 1:00 a.m .- 5:00 p.m., Fri. May 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,

Sat. May 11 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m..

ITEMS WE CAN ACCEPT: Knick knacks, specialty linens or bedding, Christmas or holilday decorations, antique & vintage items, crafts, old books, small working kitchen appliances, dishes, kitchen items, home furnishings, artwork, decorative lawn art, small furniture items, vintage clothing, and decorative baskets.

ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT: TVs, computers, food, cosmetics, perfume, clothes, large furniture, drapes, electronics, large appliances and exercise equipment.

ALSO NEEDED: Newspapers, plastic and paper grocery bags for packaging the purchases.Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.

May 21, 2024 - Community Night, at the Steele Exhibit Bldg., Clark House Museum, 7:00 p.m.

Pewaukee High School history students will present "Pewaukee Presents The Roaring Twenties". Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1920's! Transport yourself to the Jazz Age, where the spirit of the Roaring Twenties comes alive. This annual event prepared by students of Pewaukee history teacher Aaron Yuskis is always an interesting evening for everyone. No charge, all are welcome.

June 9, 2024 - Show Us Your Collection - Noon-4:00 p.m. Steele Exhibit Bldg., Clark House Museum

Plan on attending this event to see what other people collect and learn about their collections. Let us know if you have a collection that you would like to share with others. Tables are free to members and only $10.00 for non members. This is a fun family afternoon - no charge to attend.

July 14, 2024 - Ice Cream Social - Noon-4:00 p.m. at the Clark House Museum, Steele Exhibit Bldg.

Take a step back in time and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of entertainment, old time kids games, tour the Clark House Museum and purchase an ice cream treat. All are welcome.

August 11, 2024 - Art at the Museum - Noon-4:00 p.m. at the Clark House Museum, Steele Exhibit Bldg.

The Clark House Museum has many beautiful pieces of art that will be displayed. The Pewaukee Area Art Council in partnership with the Pewaukee Area Historical Society are planning an afternoon of Pewaukee art and artists. Tour the museum and enjoy the art. No charge to attend. All are welcome.

September 8, 2024 - Harvest Fest - Noon-4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Clark House Museum

Old World Pewaukee . . . . .This event on the grounds of the Clark House Museum features old time crafts and hands-on activities: weaving, a blacksmith, carving, butter churning, corn shelling, and much more. Genealogist Marilyn Hagerstrand will be available to help get you started to explore your family history. Lunch, baked goods, and produce available for purchase. Plan on attending this free family friendly event.

October 30, 2024 - PAHS Fall Meeting - 7:00 p.m. at the Steele Exhibit Bldg., Clark House,

Following a brief meeting, our program will be about the Pewaukee Apple. We have two Pewaukee apple trees on PAHS property but what do we know about them? Mark your calendars, attend and learn something about the apples from Pewaukee, meet new friends or chat will old ones. Bring a friend, we always have room for more. No charge, all are welcome.

December 7, 2024 - Tree Lighting - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Clark House Museum, Steele Exhibit Bldg.

The annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the Pewaukee Kiwanis Club and hosted by the Pewaukee Area Historical Society. Visit Santa, crafts for kids, Santa's gift shop, singing carols and help count down to light the Christmas tree! Hot Chocolate and wrapped cookies provided by the Kiwanis Club. All are welcome!

Pewaukee Area Historical Society

Clark House Museum 206 E Wisconsin Avenue Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-691-0233