Week of Tours and Events
An Event at the Frederick Koenig House
An Event at the Frederick Koenig House
The Frederick Koenig house is an 1880s restored home that retains most of its period details. Enjoy a self guided tour and brief program with homeowner Stewart Dempsey. Stewart will discuss Victorian interior decoration and how middle-class Milwaukee approached decorating their homes. Using original examples from the house, Stewart will show the wide range of…
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle - one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown. The tour is handicap…
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle - one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
Wisconsin Club Holiday Party
Wisconsin Club Holiday Party
This event is sold out, please call to be added to the wait list: 414-277-7795 Enjoy holiday décor, a meal and dessert, and a talk abut the history of Women in Milwaukee with Historic Milwaukee tour guide, Cyndi Kramer. About the program: You've probably heard about a few of Milwaukee's early women but they tend…
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle – one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…