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The Making of Milwaukee

The Making of Milwaukee is a five hour, high definition video series consisting of eighteen chapters that explore the intriguing people who came to live beside Lake Michigan: their politics, their triumphs, and tragedies, their work, and play. From civic saints to scoundrels, industrialists to Socialists, Potawatomi to Hmong, The Making of Milwaukee tells the story of our city.

The series was written and is hosted by historian John Gurda. It is based on his book, The Making of Milwaukee, published by the Milwaukee County Historical Society. For the full story of Milwaukee’s history in print, get "The Making of Milwaukee" from the Milwaukee County Historical Society. The book can also be ordered by phone at 414-273-8288.

Funding for the original curriculum and web activities provided by The Faye McBeath Foundation, Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation, and The Penworthy Company.

Funding for The Next Chapter curriculum provided by The Herzfeld Foundation

The Making of Milwaukee Curriculum

Enliven your classrooms with The Making of Milwaukee curricula. These flexible, innovative curricula are clearly focused on content activities for Grades 1-12. Original curriculum (2006) includes extensive lessons opportunities aligned with old state standards and resources. Current curriculum (2023) is comprised of user friendly, streamlined lesson plans aligned with current state standards and updated resources.

Making of Milwaukee Current Curriculum (2023)
Making of Milwaukee Original Curriculum (2006)

The Making of Milwaukee Film Series

The Making of Milwaukee film series is available online for your viewing. Explore all eighteen chapters of this series. The Making of Milwaukee is a production of Milwaukee PBS, a service of Milwaukee Area Technical College.

View The Making of Milwaukee Film Series

Purchase the DVD Set

To purchase the DVD set of The Making of Milwaukee click here or call 262-781-4998.

Questions

Do you have questions? Would you like an in-school presentation? If so, contact the Making of Milwaukee Curriculum Team at mjknapp@milwaukeehistory.net.


The Making of Milwaukee

The Making of Milwaukee is a five hour, high definition video series consisting of eighteen chapters that explore the intriguing people who came to live beside Lake Michigan: their politics, their triumphs, and tragedies, their work, and play. From civic saints to scoundrels, industrialists to Socialists, Potawatomi to Hmong, The Making of Milwaukee tells the story of our city.

The series was written and is hosted by historian John Gurda. It is based on his book, The Making of Milwaukee, published by the Milwaukee County Historical Society. For the full story of Milwaukee’s history in print, get "The Making of Milwaukee" from the Milwaukee County Historical Society. The book can also be ordered by phone at 414-273-8288.

Funding for the original curriculum and web activities provided by The Faye McBeath Foundation, Koeppen-Gerlach Foundation, and The Penworthy Company.

Funding for The Next Chapter curriculum provided by The Herzfeld Foundation

The Making of Milwaukee Curriculum

Enliven your classrooms with The Making of Milwaukee curricula. These flexible, innovative curricula are clearly focused on content activities for Grades 1-12. Original curriculum (2006) includes extensive lessons opportunities aligned with old state standards and resources. Current curriculum (2023) is comprised of user friendly, streamlined lesson plans aligned with current state standards and updated resources.

Making of Milwaukee Current Curriculum (2023)
Making of Milwaukee Original Curriculum (2006)

The Making of Milwaukee Film Series

The Making of Milwaukee film series is available online for your viewing. Explore all eighteen chapters of this series. The Making of Milwaukee is a production of Milwaukee PBS, a service of Milwaukee Area Technical College.

View The Making of Milwaukee Film Series

Purchase the DVD Set

To purchase the DVD set of The Making of Milwaukee click here or call 262-781-4998.

Questions

Do you have questions? Would you like an in-school presentation? If so, contact the Making of Milwaukee Curriculum Team at mjknapp@milwaukeehistory.net.


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