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Samantha Michalski, smichalski@milwaukeehistory.net or 414-409-9565.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oral History Project Community Forums

Saturday, March 15th, 2025 | 9:00am-10:00am
Voces de La Frontera | 737 W Historic Mitchell St,
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Click here to RSVP!

Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 | 5:00pm-6:00pm
MCHS | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
Click here to RSVP!

Join us for this Community Forum as we explore diverse experiences surrounding the immigrant journey in Milwaukee County. Participants are invited to share their thoughts on how Milwaukee’s immigrant communities are represented in museums, archives, and historical narratives. The Milwaukee County Historical Society is working to broaden its collection by including stories that reflect the experiences of all community members.

RSVP required for virtual attendees and preferred for in-person attendees. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milwaukee History Trivia @ The MCHS 

Thursday, March 20th, 2025 | Doors Open 6:00pm, Game Starts 7:00pm
Milwaukee Co. Historical Society | 910 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Join us for another round of Milwaukee History Trivia at our home base, the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Located downtown on Dr. MLK Jr. Drive. We have a cash bar and complimentary snacks for our trivia players! 

Doors open at 6:00pm, game starts at 7:00pm. Trivia questions about Milwaukee history, pop culture, news, etc. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 

Bring your friends or join a team! FREE to play!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building Bonanza Family Day

Sunday, March 30th, 2025 | Noon – 3:00pm
MCHS | 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive

Milwaukee County Historical Society’s Building Bonanza Family Day. Bring the whole family for a day of creativity, construction, and community as we explore this year’s theme: Building Milwaukee Bridges!
 
Families will have the chance to design and construct their own bridge creations using LEGO, K’Nex, trains, and more—with expert guidance from STEAM Milwaukee and John Peine + Sylvia Peine, LEGO City and K’Nex Bridge Building Teachers! Plus, enjoy live music from 4 String Fanfare as you build, play, and explore!
Sponsored by AIA Milwaukee.
 
YOU can help build a bridge to food security by bringing a box of healthy cereal to donate to the Hunger Task Force.
 
FREE EVENT! RSVP by March 26 to info@milwaukeehistory.net or call 414-273-8288.
 
Want to get involved? If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please email mjknapp@milwaukeehistory.net with your interest.

 

 

MCHS Book Club

Monday, March 31st, 2025 | 6:00pm
MCHS | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive or Virtually via Zoom

Join us in March for From the Emerald Isle to the Cream City by Carl Baehr. 

“From the Emerald Isle to the Cream City by Carl Baehr describes how the Irish influenced the political, educational, religious, and sports landscape of Milwaukee and their impact on other ethnic groups, overcoming early poverty and bigotry to help make Milwaukee the city that it is today.”

Copies of the book are available for purchase at the MCHS and Boswell Books. Mention the MCHS Book Club at check for a 10% discount. An additional 10% discount is offered to MCHS Members at the MCHS gift shop.

FREE to join, registration preferred!

Click Here to Register! You will be sent the confirmation email with Zoom link to attend virtually.

Please send any questions or ideas for future book selections to info@milwaukeehistory.net 

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