Programs and Events
We recognize that Milwaukee history spans across diverse communities, ethnicities, and cultures, so we hope to continue to bring us all together through our programs.
It’s Alive! Milwaukee
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
MCHS Patio | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
Food Trucks On-Site: BAM’s Locura – Bold bites, fusion twists, and crazy-good sides.
Live Music Lineup: Nathan Graham Music
Learn more → https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO
SPARK! Creative Engagement Programs for People with Memory Loss and their Care Partners
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 | 11:00am-12:30pm
MCHS | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
SPARK! is a creative engagement program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners.
Programs are held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00am.
Registration Required:
Registration must be received at least five days in advance. Space is limited to 20 participants. Contact Olivia, Programs Manager at ohoff@milwaukeehistory.net or 414-409-9563.
MKE History Trivia Night @ Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 | Doors Open 6:00pm, Trivia Starts 7:00pm
Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge | 1579 S 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Join us for another round of Milwaukee History Trivia, this month we are headed to Milwaukee’s Oldest Cocktail Lounge – Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge. Cozy up in a booth while sipping on a classic signature cocktail and enjoying the finest service in Milwaukee. Instead of a menu, their expert bartenders and servers will help you find a cocktail that you will love!
Doors open at 6:00pm – grab a spot, trivia begins at 7:00pm.
Trivia is FREE to play – bring your friends or join a team!
Lunch & Learn Virtual Program Series
“Ancestry.com and the Civil War: Unpacking Civil War Era Documents for Genealogists”
Friday, October 17th, 2025 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Virtual via Zoom | Registration Required.
This workshop will explore a number of documents that a search for a Civil War-era ancestor might turn up, ranging from manuscript US Census returns to soldiers’ home and pension records. Join Historian and Author James Marten to discuss the non-military information that can be gleaned from these documents as well as some of the military terminology that appears in those documents. He will also touch on other sources, including Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com, pension files from the National Archives, and Find-a-Grave.
FREE to attend, registration required!
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5sug7p5
Lunch and Learn Fall 2025 Season:
November 14th – History of the Menomonee River Valley
