The Western Kenosha County Historical Society celebrated their 50th Anniversary Saturday afternoon. The party was at Miller Park and the historical buildings on the property at 25905 114th St. There were free hot dogs and chips, an ice cream truck, and appetizers and desserts. Grilled sweet corn, soda, and water were available for purchase.
There were several displays. The Herrieds brought their hit and miss engines. Meyer Family Farms brought a couple of tractors. Salem Lakes Fire Department brought a fire engine, their antique fire engine, and bouncy house. Job’s Daughters Bethel #79 with Honored Queen Ash Ours, and Miss Wisconsin Job’s Daughter Summer Messer, watched over the search in the saw dust for prizes and corn hole. There was face painting and pumpkin painting for all ages. TJ – GO – T Entertainment played music in the afternoon. Westosha Headstart had a table.
The historical society was founded August 1, 1974.
They established these goals:
Collect, record and compile the history of western Kenosha County
Cooperate with other historical societies
Collect and store historical artifacts for a future museum
Mark historical sites
Make people aware of their historical heritage
The society acquired the Trevor Social Club in 1987. In 1991, the society took on the project of acquiring, moving, and rehabbing the Twin Oaks schoolhouse in Brighton.
