PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Milwaukee History Trivia @ Vennture Brew Co.
Wednesday, April 17 | Doors open at 6:00pm, game starts at 7:00pm
Vennture Brew Co.: 5519 W. North Ave
MKE History Trivia is back at a brand-new location! Join us at Vennture Brew Co., a hybrid brewery, coffee roastery, taproom, and cafe. As usual, doors will open at 6:00pm and the game will start at 7:00pm. Michael, MCHS Assistant Archivist, will be calling.
Prizes will be award for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Exhibit Opening – Climates of Inequality
That Unfinished Work Project: Collecting Histories of Ordinary People
Friday, April 19 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
MCHS: 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
The new Milwaukee County Historical Society traveling exhibit, “Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice.” Created by a collaborative coalition spanning 22 cities globally, this multimedia exhibit illuminates environmental challenges, their historical contexts, and pathways toward sustainable solutions.
This exhibit is in tandem with the UW-Milwaukee “That Unfinished Work Project,” a vibrant showcase of diverse local stories. From community elders to grassroots activists, historians, and scholars, our exhibition uncovers the varied narratives woven into Milwaukee’s fabric.
Don’t miss a chance to immerse yourself in the power of storytelling and community engagement. Join us at the Milwaukee County Historical Society and help shape our collective narrative.
We hope to see you there!
Please send any questions to info@milwaukeehistory.net
Naturalization Ceremony 
Thursday, April 25 | 9:00am-11:30am
MCHS: 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Have you ever been curious about the naturalization process? Now is your chance to see the celebration of years of hard work for newly recognized United States citizens. The Honorable Judge Stephen C. Dries will preside over the event. This event is in coordination with the Climates of Inequality exhibit.
We hope to see you there!
71st Annual Awards Dinner
May 9, 2024 | 5:30pm-9:00pm
The Pfister Hotel: 424 E. Wisconsin Ave
Each year, the Milwaukee County Historical Society hosts an Annual Awards Dinner that celebrates Milwaukee and the people and institutions that make it special. The evening includes recognition of community entities celebrating milestone anniversaries, as well as distinguished awards bestowed upon specific individuals or organizations that have shaped Milwaukee’s past and continue to forge its future.
Learn more and RSVP by purchasing your ticket here.
Book Club
Monday, May 20| 6:00pm
Meet at MCHS: 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Join us in May as we discuss Damn the Old Tinderbox!:by local author, Matthew J. Prigge.
“Damn the Old Tinderbox! is the gripping tale of one of the Gilded Age’s forgotten calamities, a fire that remains among the deadliest unsolved arsons in American history, and a significant chapter in both the history of Milwaukee and the Midwest.”
Copies of the book are available for purchase at the MCHS gift shop. Members get a 10% discount.
We hope to see you there!
Please send any questions or ideas for future book selections to info@milwaukeehistory.net
41st Annual Trimborn Farm Harvest of Art & Crafts
September 7 & 8 | 10am-4pm
Trimborn Farm: 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale
We invite you to join the Milwaukee County Historical Society as we celebrate outstanding local artisans and support Milwaukee County’s only historic park. This popular show attracts thousands of visitors during its annual 2-day run. The beautiful, historic setting provides a unique back-drop for the high-quality work our artists create.
Please go to www.trimbornfarm.com for more information about this annual event.
