Some readers might recall past posts about the Elmbrook Historical Society and its Dousman Stagecoach Inn. The 1843 Greek Revival Inn once stood on the corner of Watertown Plank and Bluemound Road. This stately home is Brookield's only landmark on the National Registry of Historic Places.The home was given to the city in 1980 and it was relocated to a city park..
The non-profit Elmbrook Historical Society raised funds to move the home, build a bridge to the site about a half mile north. After the move in 1981, members of the historical society restored the inn to the 1850s-1870s when the stagecoach inn was operated by the "Browns."
Sunday, August 3 is a special day. From 1 to 4 pm:
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You can enjoy an old-time Ice Cream Social on the grounds.
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Unless it rains, there will be a display of classic cars.
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A 40" Sony HDTV will be raffled off. At 2 pm. the winning raffle ticket will be drawn. The winner does not need to be present to win.
(The television was donated by Becker-Ritter Funeral Home and Flanner's Home Entertainment.)
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In addition, guided tours of the Inn will be given.
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A private collection of 1860s British Doll Houses is on display.
There's a minimal charge for the ice cream and no charge for the classic car show. Raffle tickets are $10 each or $20 for three. Admission to the Inn with a guided tours is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children or $10 family.
The Stagecoach Inn is at 1075 Pilgrim Parkway in Brookfield. The site is on the west side between Bluemound and Gebhardt Roads. Onsite parking is available.
Please call the Elmbrook Historical Society about raffle tickets (262 784 4057).
