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Mission

 

The Muskego Historical Society is a nonprofit educational entity dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting the records, objects and structures relating to the history of Muskego, for the benefit of the citizens of Muskego, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.​

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Waukesha County

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Next Research Day 

Sunday, July 12, 1:00-3:00 pm

The Archive Room in the lower level of the Old Town Hall holds photos, articles, biographies, maps, and other items. Read about the past, research your history, or the history of early Muskego. 

 The store will be open offering photos, postcards, stickers, books, ornaments, maps, and more.

 

Upcoming Meetings

General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Meetings are held in the Lower Level of the Old Town Hall at W184 S8074 Racine Ave, Muskego, WI 53150
 

​​​​​​​Research Team

 

In between General Membership Meetings we will be having focus "Teams" to set goals and work toward our mission.

Let us know if you're interested:

 muskegohistory@gmail.com 
 

General History of Muskego

  • Native American Village (Prior to 1835)

  • Fur Trading Post

  • Established as a Town in 1838

  • Log Cabin Settlement

  • Farm Community

  • Lake Resorts 

  • Amusement Park

  • Incorporated as a city in 1964

  • Suburb of Milwaukee

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