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.
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!
A quick note about this month’s trivia!
Bryant’s is a one-of-a-kind historic cocktail lounge with amazing vintage vibes. Because of its cozy atmosphere, seating and lighting are limited, so arrive early to grab a good spot!
Please note that Bryant’s doesn’t have a food or drink menu.
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
SPARK! Creative Engagement Programs for People with Memory Loss and their Care Partners
Tuesday, November 4th, 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.
The theme for Tuesday, November 4th explores the architectural design of the MCHS – formerly the Second Ward Savings Bank (1913).
Registration Required: Space is limited to 20 participants. Contact Olivia, Programs Manager at ohoff@milwaukeehistory.net or 414-409-9563.
Follow the link to begin registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/m9jv7k8
