Guided Walking Tour of Wauwatosa Cemetery: Step into History

Take a guided walking tour of Wauwatosa Cemetery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. You will learn about the people who shaped the community, including prominent families like Clapp, Fisher, and Hart, and explore areas established by the Lutheran Kinderheim and Altenheim. The tour also highlights veterans, some from the Revolutionary War, and is led by trained volunteers.

Wauwatosa Historical Society is a historical society in Milwaukee. We are dedicated to historical preservation, research, and education about our community's past. Our team facilitates experiences that spark curiosity and dialogue, including immersive programming and thought-provoking conversations. We offer opportunities to explore Wauwatosa's rich historical collections. Visitors can tour our historic houses, which include an intimate ceremony space and an old schoolhouse where first graders can experience ink and pens.