August 17 @ 9:45 am - 10:30 am
More than just a great place to meet friends or grab a delicious meal, the Milwaukee Public Market is an iconic food and event destination that serves as the gateway into the Historic Third Ward and welcomes nearly two million visitors annually. Now celebrating their 20th year in operation, Historic Milwaukee is excited to partner with the Market to share their history and deep neighborhood roots, which are not always visible to the daily visitor. This tour will explore the Market’s development including vendors past and present, share more behind-the-scenes stories of the beloved antiques on display and delve into the neighborhood’s past as the center of Commission houses and the wholesale grocery business in Milwaukee. We’ll see you at the Market!
In addition to supporting Historic Milwaukee, $1 from every ticket sold will benefit Hunger Task Force, Milwaukee’s only Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s anti-hunger leader. Hunger Task Force believes that every person has a right to healthy food obtained with dignity and is supported 100% by the local community. Learn more and support Hunger Task Force’s Free & Local mission: www.HungerTaskForce.org.
