Milwaukee County Historical Society

Milwaukee County Historical Society The mission of the Milwaukee County Historical Society is to collect, interpret, and tell stories related to Milwaukee and Milwaukee County history.

In promoting a greater appreciation of Milwaukee County’s heritage, the Historical Society hopes to develop a better understanding of the issues and challenges facing Milwaukee County today. Among the holdings in its archives and museum are over 1 million photographs and 50,000 objects. Check out www.milwaukeehistory.net for more information!

The Her family at Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand, 1975. Photo courtesy of Dr. Chris Her-Xiong. You can listen to Dr....
06/08/2026

The Her family at Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand, 1975. Photo courtesy of Dr. Chris Her-Xiong. You can listen to Dr. Chris Her-Xiong’s Oral History in our digital archives: https://milwaukeehistory.net/collections/archives/

Opening June 12 at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, the “We the People” exhibit explores the cultures, traditions, and experiences that have shaped our community for over 180 years.

06/05/2026

📣Closure Notice:

The MCHS will be closed to the public tomorrow (Saturday, June 6th) for a private event.

Thank you for your understanding!

🗽Coming June 12 to the Milwaukee County Historical Society - “We the People: Milwaukee Stories of Immigration, Citizensh...
06/05/2026

🗽Coming June 12 to the Milwaukee County Historical Society - “We the People: Milwaukee Stories of Immigration, Citizenship, and Community” exhibit.

Explore how generations of immigrants have shaped Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, culture, businesses, and identity. Through oral histories and community stories, discover the people who helped build our city - and continue to shape it today. ✨

🌍 June is Immigrant Heritage Month and there’s no better time to experience "See JANE Run, An Indo Story" at the Milwauk...
06/04/2026

🌍 June is Immigrant Heritage Month and there’s no better time to experience "See JANE Run, An Indo Story" at the Milwaukee County Historical Society.

Written and performed by Jane Vogel Mantiri, this powerful solo memoir explores identity, migration, family history, and belonging through the story of the Indo diaspora.

🎭 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
🎟️ $25 General Admission | $20 MCHS Members

🔗Get your tickets NOW:
https://milwaukeehistory.net/event/see-jane-run-an-indo-story/

Presented alongside our new exhibit, "We the People: Milwaukee Stories of Immigration, Citizenship, and Community," this special performance highlights the many journeys and voices that continue to shape our communities.

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month through history, storytelling, and shared experiences. ✨

The answer to today's Photo Trivia Thursday is 718 W Burleigh and the schools are Milwaukee Robotics Academy and Messmer...
06/04/2026

The answer to today's Photo Trivia Thursday is 718 W Burleigh and the schools are Milwaukee Robotics Academy and Messmer Preparatory Academy.

The next Milwaukee History Trivia Night is Thursday, June 25th at Amorphic Beer (3700 N Fratney St, Milwaukee). Doors open at 6 pm and the game starts at 7 pm. We hope to see you there!

It’s tonight! 🎶🌆It’s Alive! returns to the Milwaukee County Historical Society this evening from 4–6 PM with a free live...
06/04/2026

It’s tonight! 🎶🌆

It’s Alive! returns to the Milwaukee County Historical Society this evening from 4–6 PM with a free live performance by on our riverside patio.

Bring a blanket, grab a picnic, and head downtown for an easy summer evening by the river. Before or after the music, wander around, enjoy the park, pick up dinner or drinks, or take a ride and enjoy Milwaukee at golden hour.

Free admission • All ages welcome
📍 Milwaukee County Historical Society
🗓 Tonight | 4–6 PM

Welcome back to Photo Trivia Thursday, a series that features a photo trivia question from a past Milwaukee History Triv...
06/04/2026

Welcome back to Photo Trivia Thursday, a series that features a photo trivia question from a past Milwaukee History Trivia Night! Identify the street that this former Roman Catholic church building is located on and name the institutions of learning that now call the building home.

This is a sample of one of the many Declarations of Intention and other naturalization documents available at MCHS’s Arc...
06/03/2026

This is a sample of one of the many Declarations of Intention and other naturalization documents available at MCHS’s Archive.

A "Declaration of Intention" also called "first papers" was the first step in applying for naturalized U.S. citizenship from 1795-1952. This process requires the "declarant" to pledge under oath that they "intend" to renounce their allegiance to any foreign nation and become a loyal United States citizen.

You can learn many details about a person from these documents. Ramon “Raymond” Romero was originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. He later lived in Milwaukee with his wife, Anna who immigrated from Yugoslavia, and their son Raymond.

Opening June 12 at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, “We the People” exhibit explores the cultures, traditions, and experiences that have shaped our community for over 180 years.

Welcome back to another Tuesdays with Terry! This photograph from the Lyle Oberwise Collection shows the Linnwood Water ...
06/02/2026

Welcome back to another Tuesdays with Terry! This photograph from the Lyle Oberwise Collection shows the Linnwood Water Treatment Plant under construction in 1937. The plant officially opened in 1939.

06/01/2026

June Events at a Glance:

✨Tues. 6/2 @ 11am - SPARK! "Immigration to MKE"
Registration Required.

🎶Thurs. 6/4 @ 4pm - It's Alive! Summer Busking Series
On the MCHS Patio, Free to the Public!

🗽Thurs. 6/12 - "We the People" Exhibit Opens

🎭Thurs. 6/18 @ 5pm - "See Jane Run" Performance
Purchase tickets here: https://milwaukeehistory.net/event/see-jane-run-an-indo-story/

🍻Thurs. 6/25 @ 6pm - MKE History Trivia Night
Free to Play!

🛶Sat. 6/27 @ 9am - MKE History Kayak Tour with Milwaukee Kayak Company
Purchase tickets here: https://milwaukeehistory.net/event/history-tour-with-milwaukee-kayak-company/

Address

910 N. Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI
53203

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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