Menomonee Falls Historical Society
Newsletter
March 2014
From the President
Greetings from sunny, warm Arizona! I
shouldn't begin with that statement because
I know what the Wisconsin winter has been
like. Spring has to come -- soon. Since we
do not have someone to prepare the
newsletter, I will cover this month. If you
would like to work with the newsletter,
please let me know. I will do the best I can.
Also, if you would like something in the May
newsletter, please let me know.
What is coming in 2014?
In Touch with History and Old Falls Village
Days will be coming soon. In Touch with
History will take place on May 31. If you
help out, please arrive at 7:45 a.m. so we
can designate where everyone can serve.
This is a fun filled day spent teaching the
younger generation about life as it used to
be. Old Falls Village Days takes place on
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 & 2. We will
need MANY volunteers. If you can help,
contact Chris Schultz or Marilyn Schneider,
or let them know where you can serve
when they call.
Civil War Encampment
Our Civil War Encampment will take place
on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 & 20.
This is always a highlight event, and we will
need many volunteers. We need as many
members of the Society we can get!
Artist's Ride
Once again we will host an Artist's Ride
Friday and Saturday, September 19 & 20.
We will need volunteers to assist with this
event. While our campus is closed to the
public, our society members can see the
unique experience take place. Artists from
aroundthe country come and take pictures
of unique settings throughout our campus.
Halloween
Our Halloween event for area families
is a highlight. It takes a lot of planning
and a lot of people. It is an event that
is loved by area families and grows
with each year. We will plan for Friday
and Saturday, October 24 & 25.
Silver Tea
Our annual Christmas Tea will take
place on Sunday, December 7. This
years theme is “Over the River and
through the Falls”. We are asking for
any special memories that you may
have of going to Grandmas house. It is
always special to everyone, and we
hope you are planning to participate.
PARADES
We will have a float in the Memorial
Day Parade (May 26), the Fourth of
July Parade (July 3) and the Christmas
Parade (November 30)
MEMORIALS
Our society is blessed with special
gifts in memory of present or past
society members that have passed on.
These gifts are appreciated very
much! We will share more concerning
the memorials in the future.
EVENT
2014
April 29
Quarterly Meeting
May 30
In Touch with History
May 31 & June 1
Old Falls Village Days
July 19-20
Civil War Encampment
July Quarterly Meeting
TBA
September 19-21
Artist Ride
October Quarterly
Meeting TBA
October 24-25
Halloween Family
Fun Nights
December 7
Silver Tea
In Memory of Jeskewitz
The Leadership of Menomonee Falls group this year is doing a
Dodgeball Fundraiser in honor/memory of Jim Jeskewitz.
The Tournament will be on Saturday March 29th from 11-4 at the
North Middle School.
All the proceeds will go to the Menomonee Falls Historical Society of
which Jim was a member for over 12 years.
The Historical Society will be putting up a display during the event. If
you can help us by sitting at the booth, Please contact us
at 262-250-3901.
contact: gwenhusslein@gmail.com
Menomonee Falls Historical Society
Newsletter
P.O. Box 91 Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
www.oldfallsvillage.com
Our interest in Menomonee Falls
2013 Executive Board
Warren Granke- President
Katrina Ludin- Vice President
Jeff Steliga- Treasurer
Christine Schultz- Secretary
Vikki Schmidt- Past President
Board Members
Bob Cowan
Nancy Greifenhagen
Marilyn Schneider
Gene Schneider
Diane Harley
Carol Friese- Member at Large
Ken Pruess
Jack Tindall
Jill Schmidt
Jim Durdan
Caretaker
Katy Henderson
At the Menomonee Falls Historical Society
we help manage and maintain the homes at
Old Falls Village Museum. We also preserve
history, especially when it comes to our own
community. We take in any acquisitions that
we feel are important to the preservation of
history. We collect anything that is 50 to 60 years
and older, with some exceptions. The Major
exception being any item relating directly to our
own Menomonee Falls history.
As a society, we have a great interest in
Menomonee Falls and the history surrounding
our community. Please contact us if you have any
information about Menomonee Falls history,
questions or would like to know more about the
Menomonee Falls Historical Society.
We can be reached at:
262-250-3901
mfhistory@yahoo.com
www.oldfallsvillage.com
and like us on Facebook!
Quarterly Meeting- April 29th at 6:00 pm
This newsletter is published quarterly for the members of the
Menomonee Falls Historical Society.
Please join us for our quarterly meeting in April as we welcome
Gail Greiner Sweet a local author. Gail Greiner Sweet,
longtime Falls resident and Falls Historical Society member,
will speak at our April meeting about the person behind her
book Dog Woman, which is an uplifting novel set in the Falls
and based on the harrowing life of a Falls resident. Sales of
Dog Woman and Gail’s other books benefit the Falls-based
charity HOPE Network, which Gail founded in 1982. Books
will be for sale at the meeting. To read the book prior to April
29th, the books is available through the library or contact Gail at
262.251.1829 or email her at gsweet@wctc.edu.
Desserts and refreshments will be served!