Richfield Historical Society Monthly Programs
Everyone is welcome to attend the Richfield Historical Society's (RHS) interesting programs presented monthly. The programs are held the 4th Thursday during the months of January–May; September–November. The November date may vary due to Thanksgiving. The programs start at 7pm and are held at the Richfield Fire Hall, 2008 State Road 175, Richfield, WI 53076.
September 24, 2026
"The Milwaukee Braves and Why They Left Town"
Milwaukee Wisconsin has a great, even historic, baseball heritage, dating to the late nineteenth century. Mid-twentieth century, the minor league Milwaukee Brewers were frequent league champs and were even owned during the war years by the legendary Bill Veeck.
Which is, indirectly, why in 1953, the owner of the Boston Braves, a Major League baseball team in the National League, moved the team to Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Braves found immediate success on the field and in the stands. They took the National League title in 1957 and 58, winning the World Series in just their fifth year over the mighty and haughty New York Yankees. Attendance at the county-owned County Stadium lead the league and even set records, and was second over that entire period only to the Dodgers of Flatbush and Chavez Ravine. It meant a lot to Milwaukee to be a Big-League city, and it was very good for everybody’s business.
But then in October 1964 the owners – the new owners – announced they were moving the team to Atlanta. Why?
Patrick Steele will give you the answers. Attend this free (donations welcome) program and enjoy a night of baseball history.
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October 22, 2026: "One Room School Houses"
November 19, 2026: "The Christmas Ships on Lake Michigan"
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