Milwaukee History Club

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A vibrant educational and social club built on 3 pillars: exploring Milwaukee’s rich history, promoting the city’s historic organizations, and fostering community connections.

👏 Thanks to all of those who came out for our Free Tour Tuesday last evening: 'Then & Now' - Westown! A warm breeze, c...
05/13/2026

👏 Thanks to all of those who came out for our Free Tour Tuesday last evening: 'Then & Now' - Westown! A warm breeze, cold beer, & good-natured history enthusiasts made for a fun night!

3rd St Market Hall >> Vel Phillips Plaza >> Draft & Co >> Hilton Hotel & Monarch Lounge >> Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame >> Deer District >> Old World Third Street District

👏 Thank you to the 56 attendees for last night's Backyard Historians #6! It's always great to see so many familiar face...
04/16/2026

👏 Thank you to the 56 attendees for last night's Backyard Historians #6! It's always great to see so many familiar faces mixed in with a number of first timers. In the first 6 months, we have had 17 different topics presented - many of which have definitely been under the radar. Thank you to Molly S., Scott M., and Ramsey S. for taking the time to prep & share their informative bite-sized presentations last eve.

Aside from our regular 'Milwaukee History Trivia via Kahoot', we hope you enjoyed our newest interactive feature - 'Milwaukee: Would You Rather?' Expect to see that one again!

➡️ UP NEXT (Free to attend):
*Saturday, May 16 - May History Social @ The Holler House
1:00-3:00 pm / Socialize with fellow history enthusiasts and look to bowl a few balls in the nation's oldest sanctioned bowling alley
*Wednesday, May 20 - Backyard Historians #7
One of the topics will be the amazing history of the iconic Borchert Field (1888-1952)!

🗣️ PRESENTERS NEEDED:
*If you wish to present on a topic, please let us know. In order to see previous topics for both Backyard nights and monthly socials, check out our archive listings: https://milwaukeehistoryclub.com/archives

Thank you to the Milwaukee Fire Historical Society & Fire Museum for hosting a wonderful open house today! 🚒Guests were ...
04/12/2026

Thank you to the Milwaukee Fire Historical Society & Fire Museum for hosting a wonderful open house today! 🚒

Guests were treated to an engaging timeline that highlighted firefighter heroics, alongside some of the city’s most significant tragedies, and the evolution of firefighting technology over the decades. The museum also featured a vast assortment of artifacts and historic equipment that brought Milwaukee’s firefighting history to life.

A special thank you to the long-time firefighters who generously shared their time, stories, and knowledge — their passion and firsthand experiences made the visit even more meaningful.

A wonderful reminder of the bravery, innovation, and dedication that have protected Milwaukee for generations. 👨‍🚒🚒

And if you didn't make it today, no fret! The Museum is open the first Sunday of the month all the way through December (holidays excluded). Plus, we hope to host a Milwaukee History Club social gathering here in the future.

✅ MAKE A DAY OF IT!Join us on Sunday, April 12, for a spring Museum Field Trip (free admission) to the Milwaukee Fire Mu...
03/26/2026

✅ MAKE A DAY OF IT!
Join us on Sunday, April 12, for a spring Museum Field Trip (free admission) to the Milwaukee Fire Museum & Historical Society. Look to make a day of it!

1️⃣ Grab local coffee or lunch (Brew-Jas Coffee House & Fiesta Colombia are 1-minute away)
2️⃣ Visit Milwaukee Fire Museum (open from 12-3 pm) 🚒
3️⃣ Treat yourself to some frozen custard at a truly iconic landmark, Leon's Frozen Custard (4-minutes away)

Paul will attend the Museum at 1 pm, but feel free to visit at any point (but give yourself an hour to go through it).

MilwaukeeHistoryClub.com🙌 For the second time in just four days, a huge THANK YOU to the 45 people who joined today’s No...
03/22/2026

MilwaukeeHistoryClub.com
🙌 For the second time in just four days, a huge THANK YOU to the 45 people who joined today’s North Ave–East Side outing for our March History Social! It was incredible to see such a strong turnout and to share in everyone’s passion for the rich history of this iconic Milwaukee neighborhood.

👏 A special thanks as well to the teams at Von Tier and The Estate for their warm hospitality and for bringing their long, fascinating histories to life!

If you missed this one, look to join us on Sunday, April 12, at the Milwaukee Fire Museum. More details to come!

👏 THANK YOU to the 45 attendees at last night's super fun Backyard Historians #5 @ MobCraft Beer! It was great remembe...
03/19/2026

👏 THANK YOU to the 45 attendees at last night's super fun Backyard Historians #5 @ MobCraft Beer! It was great remembering classic Milwaukee: the days of bowling, fish fries, & live polka music! Much appreciation to Cyndi K. & Tea K. on their wonderful presentations on the history of bowling in Milwaukee and the Battle of the Polka Bands, respectively! The next Backyard night is Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 pm, at MobCraft.

➡️ UP NEXT: A 3-IN-ONE OUTING - this Sunday!
*The Estate + Black Cat Alley + Von Trier
*Free to attend / Free parking
*Details:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AoiRUPi2a/

THANK YOU to the 23 attendees who attended today's February History Social and our chat on the Menomonee Valley & the We...
02/23/2026

THANK YOU to the 23 attendees who attended today's February History Social and our chat on the Menomonee Valley & the West Side Works complex. And a big thanks to Lombardi Brewing Company for hosting in their beautiful taproom with their tasty brews - both beers & coffees!

We'll definitely look to do a summer outing to take full advantage of their awesome patio overlooking the Menomonee River!

➡️ Thank you to the 49 attendees for last night’s Backyard Historians at MobCraft! It’s always great to see so many ret...
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!!

👏 Thank you to the 55 attendees who participated in our Backyard Historians #2 history night last eve at The Iron Horse...
12/18/2025

👏 Thank you to the 55 attendees who participated in our Backyard Historians #2 history night last eve at The Iron Horse Hotel! It's incredibly heart-warming to have so many fellow history enthusiasts gather for a fun night of bite-sized presentations & interactive rounds of Milwaukee trivia. A special thanks to Ben D. (Civil War Monuments), Cyndi K. (Downer Ave as Auto Row), & Tea K. (Psychic Detective Arthur Price Roberts) for their enlightening stories. Plus, we had 14 new members join the Club. 🫶 Hope to see you at #3 in January!
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