Mukwonago Red Brick Museum Tours are a fun way to explore local history with your family!

No admission – donations are appreciated.

Parking in the lot behind the museum and along the streets as marked. The entrance is located in front.

Open the 2nd & 4th Sundays, June-September 2025, 1:00-4:00pm

Mukwonago Red Brick Museum Tours 2025

August 10:

Presentation: “Pioneer Lawyer: Alice Craig Edgerton”
Mukwonago Attorney. Lifetime achievements include author, speech writer, highest law school score, law clerk, sorority founder, Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Club awards.

Museum Tours:
. The First Brick House in Waukesha County
. Native American Gallery featuring 3 Unique Collections and Local Finds back 10,000 years
. Log Cabin Trading Post Museum & Gift Shop

August 24:

Presentation: “Presidential Candidate: Eugene Chafin”
Mukwonago native Eugene Chafin ran for US President twice. Learn about the fascinating history of the notable Waukesha County resident.

Museum Tours:
. Civil War era house – the first Brick House in Waukesha County!
. Native American Gallery – 3 unique collections plus Local Finds dating back 10,000 years!
. Log Cabin Trading Post Museum & Gift Shop – see tools and implements of days past!

September 14:

Presentation: “Rainbow Springs – The Rise, The Demise”
Who bought 900 acres of pristine Wisconsin land and built a 756-room resort & convention center and TWO 18-hole golf courses? What happened to this luxury destination and the eccentric developer? Find this out and see actual Rainbow Springs artifacts!

Museum Tours:
. Civil War era house – the first Brick House in Waukesha County!
. Native American Gallery – 3 unique collections plus local artifacts dating back 10,000 years!
. Log Cabin Trading Post Museum & Gift Shop – see tools and implements of days past!

September 28:

Presentation: “The Blacksmiths of Mukwonago”
In the 1800’s, blacksmiths were the backbone of every community. One Mukwonago blacksmith faced a tragic end. Find out who he was and how he perished and see his actual blacksmith tools — along with the history of other blacksmiths in early Mukwonago.

Museum Tours:
. Civil War era house – the first Brick House in Waukesha County!
. Native American Gallery – 3 unique collections plus local artifacts dating back 10,000 years!
. Log Cabin Trading Post Museum & Gift Shop – see tools and implements of days past!

December 6:

Victorian splendor adorns the first brick house in Waukesha County built in 1842 by early settler Sewall Andrews. Festive Christmas trees and Christmas dolls greet you in every room. Step back in time to a magical Christmas past. The museum gift shop will be open in the Welcome Room filled with souvenirs and Christmas treats.
Main floor walk-thru tour admission is free, donations appreciated.

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