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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Climates of Inequality: Collecting Voices Panel Discussion 

Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 11:00am-12:30pm   
MCHS: 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

A panel discussion with the people who collect the voices and stories of Milwaukee Residents. Panelists: James Levy, Kitonga Alexander, Sandra Jones, Mike Carriere, Arijit Sen. Discussion led by MCHS Executive Director, Ben Barbera. 
 
FREE Event & Open to the Public
 
Explore the “That Unfinished Work Project,” a vibrant showcase of diverse local stories. From community elders to grassroots activists, historians, and scholars, our exhibition uncovers the varied narratives woven into Milwaukee’s fabric.
 
This project is in tandem with the new Milwaukee County Historical Society traveling exhibit, “Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice.” Created by a collaborative coalition spanning 22 cities globally, this multimedia exhibit illuminates environmental challenges, their historical contexts, and pathways toward sustainable solutions.
 
Don’t miss a chance to immerse yourself in the power of storytelling and community engagement. Join us at the Milwaukee County Historical Society and help shape our collective narrative.

71st Annual Awards Dinner

Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 5:30pm-9:00pm
The Pfister Hotel: 424 E. Wisconsin Ave

Each year, the Milwaukee County Historical Society hosts an Annual Awards Dinner that celebrates Milwaukee and the people and institutions that make it special. The evening includes recognition of community entities celebrating milestone anniversaries, as well as distinguished awards bestowed upon specific individuals or organizations that have shaped Milwaukee’s past and continue to forge its future. 

Learn more and RSVP by purchasing your ticket here. 

Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 | 6:00pm
Meet at MCHS: 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Join us in May as we discuss Damn the Old Tinderbox!:Milwaukee’s Palace of the West and the Fire that Defined an Era by local author, Matthew J. Prigge. 

“Damn the Old Tinderbox! is the gripping tale of one of the Gilded Age’s forgotten calamities, a fire that remains among the deadliest unsolved arsons in American history, and a significant chapter in both the history of Milwaukee and the Midwest.” 

Copies of the book are available for purchase at the MCHS gift shop. Members get a 10% discount. 

Please send any questions or ideas for future book selections to info@milwaukeehistory.net 

Milwaukee History Trivia @ Amorphic Beer

Thursday, May 23, 2024 | Doors Open @ 6:00pm, Game Starts @ 7:00pm
Amorphic Beer: 3700 N Fratney St. Milwaukee, WI 53212

Another round of MKE History Trivia! Join us at Amorphic Beer, where the art and science of brewing beer meet!
As usual, doors will open at 6:00pm, and the game will start at 7:00pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Donations are encouraged! 
 
FREE EVENT!
 
We hope to see you there!
 

Climates of Inequality: Symposium on Collecting Silenced Histories  

Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 10:00am-2:00pm 
MCHS: 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

A half-day symposium on Collecting Silenced Histories. Connecting visiting and local historians together to discuss the collection of Latinx Oral Histories. 
 
Explore the “That Unfinished Work Project,” a vibrant showcase of diverse local stories. From community elders to grassroots activists, historians, and scholars, our exhibition uncovers the varied narratives woven into Milwaukee’s fabric. This project is in tandem with the new Milwaukee County Historical Society traveling exhibit, “Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice.” 
 

41st Annual Trimborn Farm Harvest of Art & Crafts

September 7 & 8, 2024 | 10am-4pm
Trimborn Farm: 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale

We invite you to join the Milwaukee County Historical Society as we celebrate outstanding local artisans and support Milwaukee County’s only historic park. This popular show attracts thousands of visitors during its annual 2-day run. The beautiful, historic setting provides a unique back-drop for the high-quality work our artists create.

Please go to www.trimbornfarm.com for more information about this annual event.

Book Your Field Trip or Group Tour Today!

Contact Mary Jo Knapp today to book your visit –
mjknapp@milwaukeehistory.net or 414.273.8288
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