May 2025 Lunch and Learn

Join us on May 13th for our Lunch and Learn  

A History of Waukesha County Agriculture

Presented by Dr. Tom Schlei

This presentation will cover an extensive history of Waukesha County agricultural practices and businesses, from the early settlers to today’s modern farms. Dr. Tom Schlei’s Lunch and Learn will provide an overview of one of the most critical industries that has led to the development of Waukesha County. 

Tom Schlei received his B.S in Fire Science at Southern Illinois University and continued with his academic career with a Master’s and PhD in Adult & Continuing Education Degrees. He worked as a Fire Science Instructor for 25 years at the Waukesha Technical College, and enjoys traveling, woodworking, and photography. Dr. Schlei has a rich knowledge of agriculture, as he used to work on his uncle’s dairy farm. He is now a Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum Board Member and volunteer who worked extensively on the Agricultural Legacies of Waukesha exhibit.

Refund Policy - Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Tickets: 

• $28 - Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice
• $25 - Members with a Box Lunch of Choice
• $10 - Program only, no lunch

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)

To order lunch: click here

Ticket Prices:

$28 - Program & Box Lunch from Rochester Deli, non-member 

$25 - WCHSM Members Program & Box Lunch Option 

$10 - Program only 

To become a member please visit www.waukeshacountymuseum.org 

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? Click on the link to order your lunch. https://docs.google.com/forms/...

 Please make sure to order 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.