Saukville Historical Society

From 1991 to 2006, the SHS ran the Crossroads Rendezvous historical reenactment at Peninsula Park every third weekend in May, bringing thousands of visitors to Saukville and providing an incredibly unique educational experience for area children and their families. Revenue from the event funded the restoration of the 1912 Firehouse, located on Mill Street in Saukville, that the Historical Society calls home.

In the fall of 2017, Mary Boyle and Sara Dahmen, two historical reenactors from Port Washington, decided it was time to bring the Crossroads Rendezvous back.  Together, with their families and the Saukville Historical Society, they are excited to  introduce a new generation of visitors to the magic of living history and the important part “the crossroads” of Saukville played in the history of our community, State, and Country.  Join us at the Crossroads this May!

For more information check out these sites:

https://www.crossroadsrendezvous.org

https://www.facebook.com/crossroadsrendezvous/

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Here’s the latest SAHS Newsletter from November 2017.

Read Newsletter (pdf)

When: November 18 2017 from 8am to 3pm

Where: Crossroads Museum – 200 N Mill St Saukville, WI 53080

Framing Saukville is a unique historical photo art collection sponsored by Oscar Grady Library & The Jim & John Peterson Collection. On Friday, March 31st 2017, there is a reception from 5-7pm at Studio 224 in Port Washington. The exhibition will be on display until June 3, 2017.

Please visit this page for more details about the reception on the 31st and on the exhibit itself.

When: Monday, December 19th; 5:30pm happy hour; 6:30pm supper

Holiday pot luck supper to celebrate friends and SAHS accomplishments.

An hour before supper is devoted to socializing and catching up on what’s new at the museum.

Any last minute shopping for holiday gift accessories or gift wrap needs will be available for purchase.

Looking forward to an evening of getting into the spirit of the season.

See you there,

Anne Kertscher,
President Saukville Area Historical Society

The annual Holiday Bake Sale & Bazaar is early this year! 

We understand time grows precious when the holidays are upon us. Due to numerous requests we are offering the traditional variety of gift wrapping accessories three weeks earlier. There are lots of new items for 2016 and we’ll have a great holiday bakery assortment as usual.

Mark your calendars!

Saturday November 19th 2016 from 8am until 3pm at the SAHS Headquarters
200 N Mill St
Saukville, WI 53080

The Oscar Grady Library is inviting you to the presentation of the book Whistle-Stop Poems at the train depot at Pioneer Village on September 24th 2016 at 2:30pm. Check out the attached PDF for details.

More Details (PDF)

Sunday, August 14 2016

Celebrating its 10^th Anniversary, Bluegrass at the Village 2016 will take you from the Irish Immigrants’ roots of bluegrass through the modern-day boot-stomping Americana. With some of the best musicians in Southeastern Wisconsin, this year’s lineup include: • Frogwater • Pickin’ Up Speed • Thistledown Thunders • Chickenwire Empire • The WhiskeyBelles. New to Bluegrass at the Village this year, are Frogwater with its Irish influence and special featured and ever-popular, The WhiskeyBelles with their three-part harmony and entertaining style.

In addition to the outstanding bluegrass music, young and talented fiddlers show off their talent around the village. A wide selection of food and beverages can be enjoyed, including craft beers at the beer tent. Guests can show off their talents by participating in the “Kitchen Band”. Some of the homemade instruments will be the washboard, washtub, stump fiddle and jug. This year’s marketplace will showcase local area artists who make handmade soaps, fused glass and baskets, to name a few. There are also raffles with prizes donated by local area businesses. It is great fun for all ages!

Tickets may be purchased the day of the event and are a real bargain: $10.00 for Adults and $8.00 for seniors and students. Children 5 years of age and under are free. The grounds open at 11:30 and music starts at 12:30 and music continues to 6:00PM. Rain-or-Shine.