Wisconsin Black Historical Society

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum located on the corners of North 27 and West Center Streets opened its door and its heart to the community, city, and state in 1987. Based on the premise that a people who know their history will grow to love and appreciate themselves more, the Society is striving to create a bright future out of a heart-breaking past.

The mission of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum is to document and preserve the historical heritage of African descent in Wisconsin. The Museum exhibits, collects and disseminates materials depicting this heritage. Serving as a resource center for all people interested in Wisconsin’s rich African American heritage, the Museum’s purpose is to encourage and promote family community and cultural activities.

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum (WBHS/M) is the only institution dedicated in the State dedicated to the business of preserving Wisconsin’s African American History. The Society is also an affiliated member of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin

The Museum exhibits, collects and disseminates materials depicting this heritage. Serving as a resource center for all people interested in Wisconsin’s rich African American heritage, the Museum’s purpose is to encourage and promote family community and cultural activities.

One of the Museum’s buildings once served as a former theater built in the 1920’s features cream city brick and the exhibit hall was a former firehouse and city library built in the 1890’s.

Access Contemporary Music, 1 pm – 4 pm, performances every 15 minutes 

Access Contemporary Music will perform at this location on Saturday, Sept 25. Performances will be played by local musicians from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Ballet.

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