Industrial Heritage, Walker’s Point
The First and Second Street Historic District celebrates the almost continuous development of the area from the 1840s to the…
Beyond Brady: Polish & Italian Immigrants in Milwaukee
This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s…
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Fall Special Tours on sale August 22nd, 2023! Milwaukee’s buildings feature many “faces” that appear on churches to remind people…
Virtual Event: House History Class
Interested in discovering more about your house? Learn how to research your home with retired librarians Nancy Torphy and Carolyn…
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Fall Special Tours on sale August 22nd, 2023! Milwaukee’s buildings feature many “faces” that appear on churches to remind people…
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Fall Special Tours on sale August 22nd, 2023! Milwaukee’s buildings feature many “faces” that appear on churches to remind people…
Third Ward Fire of 1892 Anniversary Tour
Fall Special Tours on sale August 22nd, 2023! On Friday, October 28, 1892, the city’s largest and most destructive fire…
Third Ward Fire of 1892 Anniversary Tour
Fall Special Tours on sale August 22nd, 2023! On Friday, October 28, 1892, the city’s largest and most destructive fire…
Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons
Fall Special Tours on sale August 22nd, 2023! Milwaukee’s buildings feature many “faces” that appear on churches to remind people…
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Beyond Brady: Polish & Italian Immigrants in Milwaukee
Beyond Brady: Polish & Italian Immigrants in Milwaukee
This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s and 70’s.
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Industrial Heritage, Walker’s Point
Industrial Heritage, Walker’s Point
The First and Second Street Historic District celebrates the almost continuous development of the area from the 1840s to the 1920s. Added to the register in 1987, the district has transformed…
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William Morris Virtual Lecture
William Morris Virtual Lecture
Join us for a short overview of the life and work of William Morris, the featured artist on our seasonal pop-up. See his merch and learn a little here. The event is free to attend but registration is required to get the Zoom information. The program will be recorded and shared after June 6th.
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House History Class
House History Class
Interested in discovering more about your house? Learn how to research your home with retired librarians Nancy Torphy and Carolyn Colwell. They will review the tools available at the library,…
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Virtual Annual Meeting 2023
Virtual Annual Meeting 2023
Historic Milwaukee's Virtual Annual Meeting Join Historic Milwaukee for our annual meeting, hosted virtually. We will highlight last year’s accomplishments and share our plans for 2023. Historic Milwaukee members and…
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Walker’s Point Churches Tour
Walker’s Point Churches Tour
"Religious architecture is even more prominent. Walker's Point's crowning glory is its churches, and nowhere in Wisconsin will you find so many historic houses of worship in such a small…
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Women’s Milwaukee
Women’s Milwaukee
Downtown Milwaukee's narrative has most often focused on the stories of Milwaukee's three founders, omitting the many contributions of women. This walk will explore these stories and connect them to…
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Lulu & Rocky Family Tour
Lulu & Rocky Family Tour
Lulu & her cousin, Rocky, enjoyed Milwaukee and now you can too! See some of the great sites from the book, Lulu and Rocky in Milwaukee, and explore more about…
RiverWalk Tour – QWERTYfest
RiverWalk Tour – QWERTYfest
Discover the design concepts used to create the RiverWalk’s path and enjoy sculptures dotting the landscape. This tour also highlights the architecturally significant buildings that flank the Milwaukee River. This…