Milwaukee’s Bronzeville with Paul H. Geenen

Milwaukee’s Bronzeville with Paul H. Geenen

With the migration of African American sharecroppers to northern cities in the first half of the 20th Century, the African American population of Milwaukee grew from fewer than 1,000 in 1900 to nearly 22,000 in 1950. Most settled around a 12-block area along Walnut...
Full Moon Tour At The Light

Full Moon Tour At The Light

Save the date to view this magnificent full moon from a 74-ft tall lighthouse tower. No reservations needed! Stop by any time after 7:30PM for a magnificent 360º view of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee and the full moon. You can also explore our museum at night or enjoy a...
Milwaukee County Zoo with Darlene Winter and Elizabeth Frank

Milwaukee County Zoo with Darlene Winter and Elizabeth Frank

Every zoo has a celebrity resident that captures the imaginations and hearts of the people who are fortunate to see him or her. One such celebrity was Samson the gorilla who lived at the Milwaukee County Zoo until his death in 1981. He was believed to be the largest...
Private Event

Private Event

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