About this Event
Join us on October 8th th for our Lunch and Learn - Death and Dying in the Victorian Era
The “Beautification of Death” Movement was a Victorian invention, introducing Garden Cemeteries, extravagant mortuary monuments and rituals. The mid-19th century was an era of incredible change brought on by industrialization and population surges, the advent of science, the spirituality movement compounded by disease and disparity. Join our Education Director, Samantha Zahn, to learn more about Victorian death beliefs pertaining to their mortuary rituals, cemeteries and their symbolism, and how all of this can be a gateway to relevant and fascinating research of historic populations.
Sammy is our Education Director and is currently a PhD student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in archaeology, cemetery and bereavement studies, and spatial analysis. She has worked on archaeological projects in the Midwest, including Eastern Europe—she spends as much time with the dead as the living.
We look forward to having you during this spooky, and celebratory month!
Refund Policy - Contact the organizer to request a refund.
About this event -The Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum is excited to bring back the popular Lunch and Learn Program. Each month we will have an interesting and educational presentation for you.
Tickets: $28 - includes a box lunch from Rochester Deli (WCHSM members use promo code " member ")
$10 - program ticket only, use Promo Code " byo "
Rochester Deli's box lunches include a sandwich, chips, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi grain bread* with leaf lettuce, tomato, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include:
- Roast Turkey
- Sliced Tavern Ham
- Angus Roast Beef
- Chicken Breast Salad
- Egg Salad
- Grilled Veggie
- Tuna Salad
A link to submit your box lunch choice will be listed in your confirmation email after purchasing tickets. Please make sure to submit your choices by 4pm the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided.
(*gluten free bread is available)
Ticket Prices:$28 - Program & Box Lunch from Rochester Deli, non-member $25 - WCHSM Members Program & Box Lunch Option (**with promo code) $10 - Program only (use promo code " byo " if you would like to bring your own lunch)
**Members receive promo codes via email for discounts at checkout. To become a member please visit www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
FAQ Who can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 x224, or ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn.
How can I submit my box lunch choice? Your purchase confirmation email has a link to submit your lunch choices. Please make sure to do so by 4pm the Friday before the event. If we do not have a lunch choice submission for you, we will order you the default sandwich choice of turkey. If you have any problems, please call 262-521-2859.
What if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you can cancel after that date, we are only able to refund the program cost ($10) if you cancel after the lunch order has been placed.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, United States
USD 28.00
