What's New at the Pewaukee Area Historical Society?

Our new exhibit features Waukesha Beach, which once stood on the shore of Pewaukee Lake. Popular from 1895 to 1949, it drew crowds in record numbers for its many forms of entertainment. The exhibit will be open May 31st. See the PAHS Calendar for Activities for Details.

VISIT US AGAIN - The farm kitchen exhibit has been expanded! Items are being added regularly.

The Exhibit Building, newly opened in Fall, 2007, includes additional displays and has larger equipment, including a mail wagon and farm equipment. New equipment and displays are being added regularly.

The Pewaukee Apple display, in the Exhibit building, shows the history of this apple which was developed by Pewaukeean, George Peffer, who had a fruit farm and nursery across from what is now the Waukesha County Technical College campus. Mr. Peffer received an award in 1870 from the American Pomological Society for the Pewaukee Apple. There has been renewed interest in the Pewaukee Apple.

Complete your visit with a stop at Grandma’s Trunk, the newly opened store in the Clark House Museum. There are books about Pewaukee History, souveniors and many other items available to help support the Pewaukee Area Historical Society.

Watch for our exhibit about Waukesha Beach, which is planned to be completed in Spring, 2009.

Do you have any artifacts or memories of Waukesha Beach to share? Contact PAHS at 262.691.0233!