Villa Louis Historic Site 

About the Event
Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a stately manor? This tour of Villa Louis presents a more in-depth look at the Dousman family and their home and gives a glimpse into the day-to-day inner workings of this restored Victorian mansion. Each round of behind-the-scenes tours features the care and keeping of a different object from the Dousman family collection.

Local Event: Behind the Scenes Tour

Dane County

Madison

Wisconsin

Behind the Scenes Tour

 About the Event
Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a stately manor? This tour of Villa Louis presents a more...

Old World Wisconsin

Discover the Story of the 23rd Wisconsin Regiment&nbsp;
In partnership with military history interpreters Badger Light Infantry, Old World Wisconsin presents For Liberty &amp; Union: A Civil War Living History Experience. Explore the impact of Wisconsin's communities in the American Civil War in the theater of battle and at home. For 2026, Old World will focus on the 23rd Wisconsin regiment, a group made up of multiple immigrant groups , from across southern Wisconsin.
Please note that out of respect to service members who have experienced active combat, OWW's living history interpreters will not re-enact live battles. Demonstrations featuring blank ammunition may be included in the program.
This Living History Experience is&nbsp;performed&nbsp;in partnership with the Badger Light Infantry.&nbsp;

Local Event: For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience

For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History...

 Discover the Story of the 23rd Wisconsin Regiment 
In partnership with military history interpreters Badger Light Infantry,...

For Liberty & Union: A Civil War Living History Experience

History Maker Space

From Our Founders to Modern Madison: Rich History Awaits 
Discover the rich history and untold stories of Wisconsin’s capital city as you journey through the streets of downtown Madison. Explore the historic Capitol Square and visit the former site of the American House, a modest hotel where state officials stayed during Madison’s earliest legislative sessions. Stop by the Argus Bar, a modern establishment housed in one of Madison’s oldest surviving commercial buildings—a building that was once home to the Argus newspaper. 
Throughout the tour, your guide will discuss the various ways that generations of residents have viewed and shaped the landscape, revealing the many layers of our capital’s past—from its earliest inhabitants to its emergence and establishment as a thriving, modern city. 
This beloved annual walking tour runs from spring through early fall, with scheduled dates on select Thursdays and Saturdays. Reserve your spot today.

Local Event: Hidden History of the Capitol Square Walking Tour

Hidden History of the Capitol Square Walking Tour

From Our Founders to Modern Madison: Rich History Awaits 
Discover the rich history and untold stories of Wisconsin’s capital...

Wisconsin Historical Society

Madison Metropolitan Area

Winnebago County

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Rockford

Illinois

Waukesha County

Milwaukee Metropolitan Area

Waukesha

Sussex

Brookfield

Menomonee Falls

Muskego

New Berlin

Milwaukee County

Wauwatosa

Franklin

Greenfield

Lake Vista Park

OAK CREEK, WI — Oak Creek’s Fourth of July celebration will stretch over two days this year, with fireworks planned for Friday, July 3, and a parade scheduled for Saturday, July 4.
The city’s Party Like a Patriot Celebration and fireworks are scheduled from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday at Lake Vista Park, according to the city of Oak Creek.
Food and beverages will be available beginning at 3 p.m., including a beer garden and several food vendors.
Family activities will include face painting, a patriotic photo booth, temporary tattoos, a Chalk It Up Challenge and Oak Creek Idol.
Live music from Sweet Bobby and the Tommy Gunn Show is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fireworks are set to begin at 9:30 p.m.
The July 4 parade and American Legion activity schedule will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Parade staging is scheduled from 7:30 to 8:55 a.m., and the parade is set to begin at 9 a.m.
The parade route begins at Groveland Drive and ends at American Legion Post 434, 9327 S. Shepard Ave., according to organizers.
Saturday’s activities will include food, drinks, raffles, free ice cream while supplies last, a petting zoo, face painting and other family activities.

Local Event: Oak Creek July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know

Oak Creek

Oak Creek July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know

OAK CREEK, WI — Oak Creek’s Fourth of July celebration will stretch over two days this year, with fireworks planned for Friday,...

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee’s Fourth of July celebrations are set for Saturday, July 4, with parades, picnics, games, talent contests and fireworks planned across the city.
The city’s Fourth of July festivities date back to 1911, according to the Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission. This year’s theme is “America 250: The Power of We.”
Parades are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with fireworks planned for 9:15 p.m. at several Milwaukee County parks, according to the city.
Fireworks are planned at the following parks:
Alcott Park, 3751 S. 97th St.
Gordon Park, 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave.
Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave.
Lake Park, 3233 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Lincoln Park, 1301 W. Hampton Ave.
Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St.
Wilson Park, 1601 W. Howard Ave.
Daytime activities are also planned at several parks, including Alcott Park, Enderis Playfield, Gordon Park, Humboldt Park, King Community Center, Lake Park, Lyons Park, Mitchell Park and Wilson Park.
City officials reminded residents that fireworks are illegal in the city of Milwaukee, except for official displays.
Milwaukee County’s separate lakefront drone show is scheduled for Friday, July 3, at McKinley Beach and McKinley Park. The drone show is set to begin at 9:15 p.m. and last about 45 minutes.

Local Event: Milwaukee July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know

Milwaukee

Milwaukee July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee’s Fourth of July celebrations are set for Saturday, July 4, with parades, picnics, games, talent...

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