Week of Tours and Events
German Heritage Walking Tour
German Heritage Walking Tour
Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here” as a special or unique service; but as early as 1848, Germans represented 1/3 of the entire population in Milwaukee and this section of the city was the life’s blood of German immigrants. This tour…
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Milwaukee's buildings feature many "faces" that appear on churches to remind people of another world of monsters, demons and strange beasts waiting for sinners. From monsters to angels these ornaments will delight you. Take a walk with our tour guides and get a closer look at some of the gargoyles, grotesques, and dragons that adorn…
Milwaukee Terra Cotta Tour
Milwaukee Terra Cotta Tour
Explore Milwaukee's historic architecture downtown by delving into the story of architectural terra cotta, or baked earth, installed on many of the city's most notable landmarks. This relaxing walk will highlight how plastic clay was modeled, pressed, and fired in kilns to decorate 30 some buildings within one mile. You will learn how this fascinating building material exhibits…