Brookfield History Events

Blues and Brews Cruise

Saturday, July 7 8:00p
Chicago Beer Society - Kanan Cruises, Chicago
In celebration of the 35th anniversary year of the Chicago Beer Society, One Night Only, The Triumphant Return of The Blues and Brews Cruise.

Chicago Rock Star Tour 1980 - 2005

Saturday, June 16 1:00p
Kerryman Bar & Restaurant, Chicago
Visit clubs, homes, and famous sites of Ministry and Big Black, Smashing Pumpkins and Wilco, and the Wicker Park music scene that launched Liz Phair.

Rails to Victory Fox River Trolley Museum WW2 Historical Reenactment - June 8-10, South Elgin Illinois

Monday, June 11 4:00p
Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin
The 2nd Annual "Rails to Victory" WW2 Event, hosted by the Fox River Trolley Museum on the beautiful Fox River in Northern Illinois has been scheduled for the weekend of June 8, 9 and 10th, 2012.

An Old World Fourth of July

Wednesday, July 4 10:00a
Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
Celebrate the land we love at an old-fashioned event like those held in small towns in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds vs. Milwaukee Grays

Saturday, July 14 1:30p
Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
Get outdoors and give a "huzzah" as the Eagle Diamonds meet the Milwaukee Grays on the historic Ward School field for a charming and historically rooted game of vintage base ball.

Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds Home Opener

Saturday, June 2 1:30p
Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
Celebrate a weekend of America's favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game of baseball (or base ball, as it was spelled in the 1800s) each day.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days: Bonnets, Britches, Tractors and Hitches

Saturday, Aug 4 10:00a
Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
Come for a day the whole family will enjoy. In addition to activities straight from the pages of the "Little House" books, you can experience draft horse power, see a steam threshing machine and the work done b

After-hours Barn Dance

Friday, June 15 6:00p
Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
We'll push open the barn doors and welcome the night air for an engaging evening of live music and dancing — no prior knowledge required.

Russian Holiday Dinner

Saturday, Dec 8 4:30p
Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
Event sponsored by the Old World Wisconsin Foundation Explore the fascinating culture, food, and holiday customs of Russian immigrants at this signature special event, held in the beautifully decorated historic

Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration

Sunday, June 24 10:00a
Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
Celebrate the year's longest days at this free event, sponsored by the Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin (admission to the museum is separate).

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