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.
Mil-book-ee Book Club
Monday, December 30th, 2024 | 6:00pm
Meet at MCHS:
910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Join us in December for Continually Working: Black Women, Community Intellectualism, and Economic Justice in Postwar Milwaukee by Crystal Marie Moten.
“Continually Working tells the stories of Black working women who resisted employment inequality in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from the 1940s to the 1970s. The book explores the job-related activism of Black Midwestern working women and uncovers the political and intellectual strategies they used to critique and resist employment discrimination, dismantle unjust structures, and transform their lives and the lives of those in their community.
Moten is a public historian, curator, and writer who focuses on the intersection of race, class, and gender to uncover the hidden histories of Black people in the Midwest.” – WHS
Copies of the book are available for purchase at Boswell Book Co. (copies limited) and online. 10% discount available for book club members – mention the MCHS Book Club at Boswell checkout.
FREE to join! MCHS collection artifacts related to the selected history will be on display.
Please send any questions or ideas for future book selections to info@milwaukeehistory.net
Lunch & Learn Virtual Program Series
“Latine History in Milwaukee Co.” Presentation Friday, January 10th, 2025 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Virtual via Zoom – Must be Registered to Join
The MCHS virtual program series, Lunch & Learn, returns with four new presentations coming in early 2025. Dive into different moments, cultures, and themes of Milwaukee’s history! Experts will take us through a variety of topics including the history of the Latine community in Milwaukee, the growth of the African American community in Milwaukee history, and preservation techniques for your beloved family heirlooms and personal collections.
On Friday, January 10th at 12:30pm, MCHS Lead Archivist, Steve Schaffer, will survey the history of Latine* communities in Milwaukee’s history. From the late 1800s to present day, Latine communities has been influential to Milwaukee’s growth and development.
*Latinx and Latine are gender-neutral alternatives to Latino and Latina. They are also used to describe a group that includes more than one gender.
All virtual Lunch & Learn programs will be streamed via Zoom for live viewing – take your lunch break with us! All virtual programs will be accessible on our YouTube page at the conclusion of the program season. If you are unable to attend the live stream, please register to receive early access to the presentation recording.
Free to attend – you must be registered to receive the Zoom link. Your information will remain private, and you will receive the secure Zoom link and post-program survey. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time.
Upcoming Presentations:
February 7th – Part One, “African American History of Milwaukee, 1836-1960”
February 14th – Part Two, “African American History of Milwaukee, 1960-Present”
March 7th – “At Home Preservation: Preservation Techniques for Your Antiques”
Milwaukee History Trivia @ Indeed Brewing Co. 
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 | Doors Open 6:00pm, Game Starts 7:00pm
Indeed Brewing Company | 530 South 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53204
Join us for another round of Milwaukee History Trivia at Indeed Brewing Co.! Try one of their local beers on tap! Enjoy their selection of local snacks, including Cedar Teeth Pizza, Milwaukee Pretzel Company, Firesticks, and more. Guests are welcome to bring in food from other places to eat in the taproom.
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!
Pop & Pour: After Hours Event
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 | Doors Open 5:00pm – 7:00pm
MCHS | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
Join us for Pop and Pour, an exclusive after-hours look at our new exhibit, Homegrown: Wisconsin Pop Culture.
FREE Admission! Registration preferred.
Savor the evening with a cash bar, delicious bites from a local food truck, and an immersive exploration of Wisconsin’s rich pop culture history. Don’t miss this fun and interactive experience!
Mil-book-ee Book Club
Monday, January 27th, 2025 | 6:00pm
Meet at MCHS or Virtually via Zoom
Join us in January for We Had Fun and Nobody Died: Adventures of a Milwaukee Music Promoter by Amy T. Waldman and Peter Jest.
“This entertaining story chronicles the career of a one-of-a-kind, independent promoter whose hardheadedness and love of music have helped him keep it real and make it in the music business for more than forty years.
This irreverent biography provides a rare window into the music industry from a promoter’s perspective. From a young age, Peter Jest was determined to make a career in live music, and despite naysayers and obstacles, he did just that, bringing national acts to his college campus at UW–Milwaukee, booking thousands of concerts across Wisconsin and the Midwest, and opening Shank Hall, the beloved Milwaukee venue named after a club in the cult film This Is Spinal Tap.” -WHS
Copies of the book are available for purchase at the MCHS and Boswell Book Co. (copies limited). 10% discount available for book club members – mention the MCHS Book Club at Boswell checkout. An additional 10% off at the MCHS if you are a member of the MCHS.
FREE to join, registration preferred!
Arrive early to explore our Homegrown: Wisconsin Pop Culture exhibit to learn more about Milwaukee’s music scene.
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
Inaugural Conservation Circle Fundraising Event 
Saturday, February 1st, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
MCHS: 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
