Event List

Ages 6-12: Celebrate America250 by learning about the Revolutionary War through games that include events and people, and a game of Revolutionary Bingo! 

Part of the Brookfield Public Library's America250 series.

Dean Robbins discusses his essay collection Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, offering a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, includin

America’s 250th anniversary is the perfect time to dig into your family’s Revolutionary roots.

Historian, author, and Forest Home Cemetery docent Anita Pietrykowski will share stories of trailblazing women who are buried at the Cemetery, as well as other notable local figures.

Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with this special show, which will take you on a musical journey through American history! Bright Star Touring Theatre will educate and entertain! Ages 3-12.

Merri Cvetan from the Jane Austen Society of North America will introduce you to Jane Austen. Including, her family, and engagement, words attributed to Jane.  Her death and where she’s buried. And a few other things in between.

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

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.

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.