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.
Note: Milwaukee History Trivia will be taking a break for the month of August. See you in September at Von Trier!
Milwaukee History Kayak Tour
August 15th, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm
Launching from Milwaukee Kayak Company | 318 SOUTH Water Street Mke, WI 53204
Join us at the gathering place by the water! Explore Milwaukee and its history as you paddle down the Menomonee River & Downtown Milwaukee. Click here for more tour dates!
For more information about tickets please contact:
Beth @ Milwaukee Kayak Company
(414) 301-2240
info@milwaukeekayak.com
Cost: HALF of each ticket will be donated back to the Milwaukee County Historical Society!
$45 Single Kayak Rental
$85 Tandem Kayak Rental
$75 Family Kayak Rental
MCHS Ice Cream Social, Downtown Employee Appreciation Week
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 | 11:45am-1:00pm
Pere Marquette Park | 900 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
In partnership with Milwaukee Downtown, join us as we celebrate Downtown Milwaukee employees with our annual ice cream social.
See other Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Perks: Employee Appreciation Week – Milwaukee Downtown
Southridge Mall Kids Corner with the MCHS
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 | 11:00am
Southridge Mall | 5300 S 76 St, Greendale, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53129
42nd Annual Trimborn Harvest of Arts & Crafts
Saturday, September 6th & Sunday, September 7th, 2025 | 10:00am-4:00pm
Historic Trimborn Farms | 8881 W. Grange Avenue Greendale, WI 53129
We invite you to join the Milwaukee County Historical Society at the 42nd Annual Trimborn Farm Harvest of Arts & Crafts as we celebrate outstanding local artisans and support Milwaukee County’s only historic park. This popular event attracts thousands of visitors during its annual 2-day run.
Food:
Enjoy local food vendors like Kegel’s Inn, Troublemakers’ Cocina, Gift of Wings, and more. Grab a sweet treat at Aunt Pat’s kitchen located in the Farmhouse – Trimborn Family Cookies available!
50/50 Raffle Fundraiser:
Participate in our 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser! Ticket prices range from 1 ticket for $1, 7 tickets for $5, or “arm’s length” for $20. All proceeds support the Education Programming at Trimborn Farms.
- Raffle opens at 10:00am and ends at 3:00pm both Saturday and Sunday.
- Purchase tickets at the raffle tent or with our Staff walking the park grounds.
- You must be present to win!
- You must be 18 years or older to participate.
- Winners announced under white tent at Noon and 3:00pm each day.
On-site Parking:
Free parking is available on-site including limited handicap parking spots. We also allow drop-off and pick-ups at the North Gate of Trimborn Farm.
Free Shuttle Service:
We encourage FREE parking at Southridge Mall. Shuttle leaves from the southwest corner of Southridge Mall near Macy’s approximately every 15 minutes. On Saturday, shuttle also makes a stop in downtown historic Greendale.
Shuttle passengers enjoy $3 off of their Harvest admission ticket.
Tickets:
$8 per ticket. Children under 12 are free. $3 discount per ticket given to shuttle goers.
CASH only! ATM will be available on site.
Your admission fee supports the historic preservation of Trimborn Farm and allows the Milwaukee County Historical Society to provide important and engaging programming to students of all ages! Thank you for your support!
MKE History Trivia Night @ Von Trier
*Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 | Doors Open 6:00pm, Trivia Starts 7:00pm
Von Trier | 2235 N Farwell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202
Join us for another round of Milwaukee History Trivia, this month we are headed to Von Trier! Prost! Grab some delicious German food and a pint while you play. Von Trier is located on the corner of North and Farwell on Milwaukee’s East Side.
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!
