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.
It’s Alive! Milwaukee
Friday, September 12th, 2025 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
MCHS Patio | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
Food Trucks On-Site:
- Sept. 12 – Cocina Filipina – Authentic Filipino street eats with rich flavors and tradition.
- Oct. 3 – BAM’s Locura – Bold bites, fusion twists, and crazy-good sides.
Live Music Lineup:
- Sept. 12 – Christopher Gold
- Oct. 3 – Nathan Graham Music
Learn more → https://bit.ly/4dGuTUO
Lunch & Learn Virtual Program Series
“Milwaukee Shipwrecks”
September 19th, 2025 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Virtual via Zoom | Registration Required.
What do a ghost ship, a plague ship, a Spanish gunboat from the Spanish American War, a fireboat on fire, and a shipwreck connected to Robert DeNiro, Bill Clinton, a witch, the West Coast doo-wop sound, and a civil rights murder have in common? They are all shipwrecks off the coast of Milwaukee.
Come and hear these and other fascinating tales of maritime disasters with James Heinz. Heinz is a retired scuba diver and shipwreck enthusiast who has dove many of the ships in his presentation.
FREE to attend, registration required!
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/knukydh
Take your lunch break with us! The MCHS Lunch & Learn Virtual Program Series is back for the Fall 2025 season. Check back for the monthly program line up for September through November.
Milwaukee History Kayak Tour
September 20th, 2025 | 12:30pm-3:30pm
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
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!
Echoes of Hope: Concord Chamber Orchestra at the MCHS
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 | Doors Open 5:30pm, Performance 6:00pm-7:00pm
MCHS| 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI 53203
Join us for an evening of powerful music and reflection as the Concord Chamber Orchestra performs in conjunction with the “Strings of Survival: Violins of Hope” exhibit, which features restored instruments that once belonged to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust.
This special hour-long performance will include a talkback with the musicians, offering insight into the music, the instruments, and the stories they carry. Experience how music can preserve memory, inspire resilience, and connect us across time.
Program provided by Violins of Hope – Wisconsin, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee County Historical Society.
Doors Open @ 5:30pm, Performance from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Guests encouraged to explore the “Strings of Survival: Violins of Hope” exhibit after the performance. Cash/credit bar available.
Tickets: $15 General Admission
