A non-profit organization dedicated to the discovery, collection and preservation of historical records, pictures and objects that reflect the history of Shorewood.

A society chartered in 1984 in a village that was originally known as East Milwaukee. The name was changed to Shorewood in 1917. The village celebrated its centennial in the year 2000.

Affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Wisconsin Council for Local History and American Association for State and Local History.

Restored ten murals depicting the history of Milwaukee in the lobby of the Administration Building of Shorewood High School. The murals were painted by Carl Van Treeck, Works Progress Administration (WPA) artist, in the 1930s.

Hosted a Convention of the Wisconsin Council for Local History in 1994. The theme of the meeting was the legacy of the WPA.

Placed four historical markers as part of the sesquicentennial of the State of Wisconsin in 1998. Marked are the Village Hall, the National Guard Armory, formerly on Oakland Avenue, Shorewood High School, and the old amusement park in the are now know as Hubbard Park.

Published a pictorial history of Shorewood, Images of America, Shorewood, Wisconsin, in 2000 as part of the Shorewood centennial celebration.

Revised and published in booklet form in 2001, A Guide to Shorewood’s Architecture, six walking tours of Shorewood. The booklet includes pictures, house information and a glossary of architectural styles.

Opened a public research room, the Charles T. Sheldon Room, in the new Shorewood Library and Village Center. Hours are from 10-2 on Wednesday or by appointment.

Began to place the collection on computer for more accessibility for the Society and for the public.

Gather artifacts, written materials and pictures meaningful to Shorewood history and its people.

Provide free programs of historical interest to the public.

Create exhibits of Shorewood history.

Issue a quarterly newsletter.

Provide material from our archives on request.

Research various aspects of Shorewood history

Financial support from memberships, private donations, corporate contributions, memorials and bequests.

Contributions in the form of old letters, pictures, diaries, memorabilia that would be considered of historical value in our constant quest to write the story of Shorewood.

Interested, active members.