02/19/2026
➡️ Thank you to the 49 attendees for last night’s Backyard Historians at MobCraft! It’s always great to see so many returnees as well as new people joining in on the fun.
➡️ A special thanks to our wonderful presenters: Geda M, Frank B, and Sara W! For those that missed, both Frank & Sara have opportunities that you may wish to follow up on, so check them out. (Also, a special shout-out to Letia, Clo, & Wayne who all arrived early to help set up all the tables & chairs - much appreciated!)
➡️ Frank - owner of Living Legacy Video Experience - https://www.livinglegacyexperience.com/. “The Living Legacy Experience captures oral histories from your loved ones—the stories that shape your family’s identity.” We highly recommend visiting the website as it thoroughly explains how you can preserve your own family’s history through the generations. All club members received a 20% discount. Email Frank with any questions and to receive your discount code - he’ll be happy to assist - [email protected].
➡️ Sara - offers Black Heritage walking tours at Forest Home Cemetery. The next one is Saturday, February 28, at 2:00 pm. See the attached QR code to register. Sara has extensive knowledge and a great passion, so you’ll most definitely learn a lot in an engaging way.
➡️ UPCOMING
Sunday, February 22, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
February History Social
Lombardi Brewing Co - 2200 W Mt Vernon Ave
*Free parking in their adjacent lot.
*Paul will be doing a little presentation on the West Side Works (Milwaukee Gas Light Co) & the incredible history of the Menomonee Valley. Plus, we’ll do some interactive trivia as you socialize with fellow history enthusiasts in their beautiful tap room.
*Their brand new coffee station starts tomorrow - https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/lombardi-brewing-coffee
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Backyard Historians History Night
MobCraft Beer Co - 505 S. 5th St
*Topic teaser: Polka!
Sunday, March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
March History Social
Von Trier - still working out some details - stay tuned!
➡️ OTHER
*April / May: Weekday tour of City Hall + a climb up the bell tower.
*April / May: Sunday afternoon open house at the Milwaukee Fire Museum.
*We are also working on some bigger outings / excursions such as a multiple-spot outing in the historic Pabst complex as well as a bus excursion to historic sites around the city. Stay tuned for those details!!
