About Our Presentations
The Milwaukee County Historical Society offers on-site and off-site presentations about a variety of topics related to Milwaukee County history.
Presentations are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and are usually about 45-minutes to 1-hour. Presentations must be scheduled in advance (at least two weeks but no more than 6 months before your desired date). An honorarium will be requested to cover staff time.
Presentation options
African American History in MKE, 1835-1960s
Explore the early history of MKE’s Black communities, predating Milwaukee’s founding through the Civil Rights Movement.
How Dry Am I? MKE Prohibition
Learn about the Prohibition movements in 1920s Milwaukee.
Immigrating to MKE
Learn about the different waves of immigration to Milwaukee from the City’s founding to today.
Latine History in MKE, 1920-1960s
Explore the history of MKE’s Latine communities from Los Primeros of the 1920s to the Civil Rights Activists of the 1960s.
Letters from the Front
Learn about war from the correspondence and dispatches from MCHS’ various War Collections for news from the front and at home.
Milwaukee – City of Festivals
Explore the history of our city’s passion for festivals beginning in the 19th century.
Milwaukee – City of Three Rivers
Listen to the story of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers and their relationship with the city, both past and present.
Milwaukee’s Founders
Learn about the three founders of Milwaukee: Solomon Juneau, Byron Kilbourn, and George Walker.
Snapshots of MKE’s LGBTQIA+ Community, 1960s-1990s
Explore the history of the LGBTQIA+ communities of Milwaukee, 1960s-1990s, through the lens of Lyle Oberwise.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Learn about the history of Milwaukee Baseball, including the teams, players, and fans.
The CCC – Roosevelt’s New Deal
Explore the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Milwaukee County, 1933-1942.
The Wisconsin State Fair
A decade-by-decade look at the history of the Wisconsin State Fair from attractions, food, events, and more.
Through the Lens of a Master
Featuring photos taken by photographer and documentarian, Lyle Oberwise, who captured Milwaukee County during the midcentury.
Transportation in Milwaukee
Dive into the history of transportation in Milwaukee.
Part 1: “Steel Wheels and Shipping.”
Part 2: “Rubber Wheels and Aviation.”
Why Should He Not Be Welcome?
Explore how the Irish immigrants in MKE engaged in activism for Ireland’s future, and Irish American culture.