Matt Prigge speaking at “History of Opening Day in Milwaukee” Program – March 12, 2026
In a warm-up to Spring and the 2026 baseball season, the Grafton Historical Society hosted freelance historian Matthew J. Prigge. Matt took us on a fast paced tour of Opening Day in Milwaukee from 1970–2022 — packed with fun facts, oddball characters, game day heroes, and Hall of Fame legends.
Christmas Tree Program presented December 4,2025
Rochelle Pennington is an award-winning columnist and bestselling author. Her presentation to the Grafton Historical Society at its December 4, 2025 program was on ‘The Historic Christmas Tree Ship’. This ship was a 3 masted schooner that brought Christmas Trees from Wisconsin to Chicago in the early 1930’s.
Grafton Christmas Parade, Nov. 2025
The 2025 Grafton Holidays Christmas Parade carried the theme “Shaking up the Holidays in Grafton”. The Grafton Historical Society’s parade entry included a very seasonal ‘red pickup truck’ that featured life size posters of two famous Delta Blues artists and their music that was broadcasted to a ‘shaking it up’ crowd.
Continued Support by Bank Five Nine
Grafton Historical Society (GHS) board members accept another generous donation from Bank Five Nine branch manager Josh Branham (pictured 4th from the left) at the March 2026 GHS board meeting. This donation represented 5 years of continuing support to the GHS by Bank Five Nine.
Grafton Historic Chair Factory Painting
President Tom Krueger with historic painting to be restored by the GHS.
Grafton Ladies Night Out
GHS board members welcome visitors to learn about the Society at Ladies Night Out.
Grafton Christmas Parade
Grafton founder Timothy Wooden made a “special” appearance at the Grafton Christmas parade.
Wisconsin Supper Clubs Program
Ron Faiola, supper club guru, brings his series of books to the GHS presentation.
Ice Bowl Attendees
Three fans attending the GHS presentation on Curly Lambeau attended the Green Bay Packers Ice Bowl Game
GHS Donation
GHS President Tom Krueger accepts a generous donation from Dan DeLorit, owner of Cuckoo for Clock.
Historical marker
Historical markers are found throughout Grafton. This is one at Veterans Memorial Park.
One Room Schoolhouse
Graduates of a one room schoolhouse enjoy a GHS presentation by Susan Bodilly.
Chamber Check
GHS board members gratefully accept a check from the Grafton Chamber of Commerce.
Warren
Dave Warren tells the story of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin.
New banner
Members of the GHS board proudly display the new banner for the society.
John Gurda Presentation
Area historian John Gurda entertains a crowd with stories of Milwaukee’s beer barons.
Dave Siegel
Dave Siegel presented a gripping account of the Peshtigo Fire.
Peshtigo fire
A large crowd hears the story of Wisconsin’s Peshtigo Fire at the GHS presentation.
Timothy Wooden
“Timothy Wooden” prepares for his appearance in the Grafton Christmas parade.
Grafton 4th of July celebration
The GHS sponsored the cornhole tournament at the Grafton 4th of July celebration.
Grafton Christmas Parade
“Timothy Wooden” again made a special appearance at the Grafton Christmas Parade on November 30.
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