Event List

Historical reenactor Terry R. Kutz presents as Dr. Benjamin Franklin, discussing his relationship with three presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. 

Carol Pilgrim will share quilts from her collection and give a brief view of the styles and diversity of quilts from early 1800s to 1980s.

While Wisconsin did not become a territory until 1836 and a state until 1848, its ties to the American Revolution go far deeper than may be apparent.

Love it or hate it, Chrysler’s PT Cruiser seemed inescapable at the dawn of the 21st century. But it wasn’t the first and wouldn’t be the last car whose designers moved forward by looking backward.

Indulge in the thrilling side of classic Hollywood by learning about the “Master of Suspense” himself–Alfred Hitchcock! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a discussion about Hitchcock’s career, his memorable films, and his legacy today.

Lecture by Professor Stephen K. Hauser will present on Nathan Hatch, soldier of the Revolution, who is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Brookfield.

Part of the Brookfield Public Library's America250 series.

From 'fish tales' to hodag hunts, Wisconsin's folkloric history is rife with self-aggrandizing legendry, self-deprecatory humor, and self-conscious fabulation.

Frank Vesel, of the 4th Regiment Dragoons Calvary will present what it was like to be a member of Moylan's Horse during the American Revolution.

More than just a wife (of second president John Adams) and mother (of sixth president John Quincy Adams), Abigail Adams was a true partner to her husband and a committed patriot.

During the French and Indian War, George Washington was involved in some battles that ended in defeat; however, his resilience in surviving those encounters earned him a reputation as a skilled soldier.

In her captivating portrayal of Betsy Ross, historical presenter Michelle Gibbons brings to life the spirited seamstress credited with creating the first American flag.

Join Rhonda Pelk on an artistic journey through the quintessential landscapes created by the first American art movement, the Hudson River School.

Chad Lewis will take us on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in the state, from wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Milwaukee.