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Mission Statement

The Elmbrook Historical Society is a non-profit educational organization whose purpose is to research the history of Brookfield and Elm Grove and to collect, preserve, and exhibit objects from our past.

Days Gone By

Remembering
Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Laura Ingalls Wilder
(February 7, 1867 - February 10, 1957)
Popular children's author of the Little House Series and the books On the Way Home, West from Home, A Little House Traveler and

A Little House Christmas Treasury

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Noon - 4:00 pm

Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum
1075 Pilgrim Parkway, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Step back in time:

  • Play 1870's games

  • Make a simple craft

  • Try making butter and ice cream
  • Do Laura's chores; attend a one room school

  • Enter the "The Best Laura Ingalls Wilder Costume Contest" (For girls 12 and under) ** Judging will be held at 3:00 pm.

  • Have an individual or family photo taken dressed up in our costumes or your own by professional photographer Nancy Rubly of Portraits on Pilgrim!

           The cost of the photo CD is $15.00. Only cash or checks will be accepted.

           Your photo CD will be available for pick up at:

Portraits on Pilgrim
2440 Pilgrim Square Drive
Brookfield, Wisconsin

          All proceeds of this very special photo opportunity will be donated to the   

          Elmbrook Historical Society.

In addition, you can:

  • Tour the historic Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum

  • See displays of old photographs of Brookfield and Elm Grove and antique British doll houses

  • Purchase a variety of beautiful hand crafted items

Admission:

$5.00 per person     Children under 5 are free!

Food and beverages will be sold.

 

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