Oak Creek Historical Society

Join Us This Summer
All events are free to the public and will be held at the Oak Creek Historical Society Museum

Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm​

Bizarre History of Wisconsin - Strange Stories From Our Past

 

This presentation showcases over 100 bizarre newspaper stories from Wisconsin that have not been seen in over 100 years. These unbelievable stories were not lost, they were simply hidden. This program provides a time portal back to the early days of the state when it was filled with strange deaths, ghosts, sea serpents, peculiar people, medical anomalies, oddities, psychic phenomena, and UFOs. This will change the way you view the good ol' days of WI.

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Sunday, July, 12th (2:00 pm - 3:00pm)

World of Bee Keeping - Presented by Steve Gyuro

 

Join us for a glimpse into the fascinating world of beekeeping. Beekeeper Steve will give a short talk about honey and the miraculous creatures that produce it. The program will last about a half an hour, or so, and questions will be welcome afterwards. Honey will be available for purchase. Come see what the "buzz" is all about!

 

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Sunday, July 26th (2:00 pm - 3:00pm)

History of Preserved Foods - Presented by Christina Ward

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Eat it or throw it? How we make our foods last longer; a history of food preservation.  Join independent food historian and State of Wisconsin Master Food Preserver Christina Ward for an exploration of the history of preserved foods.  In this presentation, Ward will unravel the techniques and cultural traditions that have kept our food edible for longer than a few days. Learn about the science behind the “hurdle technology” employed by our ancestors and still used today. Discover more about best practices and bad ideas. If you like your science and history to be delicious, this is for you!   Attendees can also enjoy samples of preserved foods while perusing vintage food preservation equipment and recipes.

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August 15th and 16th  (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

Modern Quilt Guild Quilt Show

 

We are excited to announce the SEW Quilt Guild Show, a special two-day event taking place August 15th and 16th at our museums. Join us for an inspiring showcase of modern quilting, creativity, and community. The Southeast Wisconsin (SEW) Modern Quilt Guild, founded in 2026 by a passionate group of quilters, began as an informal gathering designed to support busy, working creatives. Since then, the guild has grown into a vibrant community dedicated to sharing knowledge, exploring new techniques, and building lasting friendships through the art of quilting.

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Museum Location: 
8310 S. 15th Avenue, Oak Creek, WI 53154 
Open Sundays in June, July & August from 1 to 4 p.m. 

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Join us! 

Become an Active Member of the Oak Creek Historical Society. Help promote our mission to preserve the history of Oak Creek. 
See our website: plschu.wixsite.com/ochistorical 
or contact us at: plschu@sbcglobal.net