Call for Nominations: 2027 Public Art Award Presented by Janice and Stephen Marcus
The Milwaukee County Historical Society is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2027 Public Art Award, generously presented by Janice and Stephen Marcus. Now entering its third year, the [...]
Historic Sites Update: Benjamin Church House Paint Restoration
A sincere thank you to Sid Grinker Restoration for another year of wonderful work helping preserve and maintain the historic Benjamin Church House! Check out these before and after photos after their [...]
Milwaukee Theater District & Milwaukee County Historical Society Announce “Behind the Marquee” Exhibition
Opening Jan. 21, 2027, the exhibition celebrates Milwaukee's theater legacy through historic artifacts, theatrical treasures and special programming. The Milwaukee Theater District and Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) are pulling back the [...]
MCHS and Voces de la Frontera Bring Milwaukee Immigration Stories to Life Through Art
The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) and Voces de la Frontera will host Drawing Connections: Screen-Printing Workshop on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, [...]
Doors Open at Benjamin Church House!
We are excited to announce that the Benjamin Church House will be participating in Doors Open Milwaukee 2026 hosted by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Check out the Benjamin Church House during Doors Open [...]
National Voter Registration Day: Make Your Voice Heard
Every election is an opportunity to participate in the civic life of our communities. On National Voter Registration Day, September 15, people across the country are encouraged to register to vote, check [...]
Whose Stories Shape Milwaukee? A New Conversation Series from the MCHS
Milwaukee’s history isn’t just found in photographs, documents, and artifacts. It lives in the stories of the people and communities who have shaped this place. As the Milwaukee County Historical Society works [...]
Call for Volunteers! Trimborn Harvest of Arts & Crafts
Come join us as a volunteer at Trimborn Farm Harvest of Arts & Crafts. Volunteers get FREE admission and complimentary lunch! 43rd Annual Trimborn Farm Harvest of Art & Crafts September [...]
Check out the new MCHS merch!
Fresh Look. New Merch. Same Passion for Milwaukee History. Our gift shop has a fresh new look to match our new brand! Stop by the Milwaukee County Historical Society and check out [...]
Internship Opportunity: Object Collection
Fall 2026 Object Collection Internship Applications are CLOSED. Spring 2027 Applications will open in late December of 2026. The Object Collection Intern will work under the direction of the Curator and Collection [...]
