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.
Civics Trivia Night @ the MCHS
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 | Doors Open 6:00pm, Game Starts 7:00pm
Milwaukee Co. Historical Society | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI 53203
Calling all Milwaukeeans! It’s #CivicSeason and we are excited to join Made By Us and hundreds of history and civic organizations nationwide for the fourth annual celebration, held from Juneteenth to July 4th. Take a step into the future as we discover the stories of the past, and connect with your community to shape what our country becomes at TheCivicSeason.com.
Test your knowledge and see if you could pass the U.S. Citizenship test! Trivia questions have been pulled from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam questions about U.S. history and government.
Doors open at 6:00pm, game starts at 7:00pm. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Cash Bar and outside food welcome. Bring your friends or join a team! FREE to play!
Milwaukee History Kayak Tour
Saturday, June 28th, 2025 | 9:00am-11:30am
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
Milwaukee History Trivia @ Component Brewing Co.
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 | Doors Open 6:00pm, Game Starts 7:00pm
Component Brewing Co. | 2018 S 1st St. #169 Milwaukee, WI 53207
Join us for another round of Milwaukee History Trivia at Component Brewing Company! Enjoy their artfully (and scientifically) made craft beer, created with only the most essential ingredients – the “components” of a greater good!
Doors open at 6:00pm, game starts at 7:00pm. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Bring your friends or join a team! FREE to play!
