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Founded in 1977, the Elmbrook Historical Society is an affiliate of the Wisconsin Historical Society. It currently has over 175 members who care deeply about preserving the history of Brookfield and Elm Grove and its historic buildings. The Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum is its main project.

An active organization, the Elmbrook Historical Society hosts activities open to the public. These include:

• Lectures on historic topics held on Monday evenings during March, September and November at the Brookfield Public Library
• Docent led tours of the historic Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, the only building in Brookfield listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Walking tours of local historic interest
• Special fund raising events such as:
  • Afternoon Teas
  • Annual Meeting

In addition, our members:

• Maintain the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum, its gardens and outbuildings
• Collect and display artifacts reflecting the 1840's to 1880's
• Archive documents and record information of historical interest from area residents
• Work to preserve buildings of historic interest in Brookfield and Elm Grove

Community Walkway

In these and many other ways, the Elmbrook Historical Society works to preserve the history of Brookfield and Elm Grove for generations to come.