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Viewaukee: Interactive program invites residents use street binoculars to see city’s historic past

Viewaukee: Interactive program invites residents use street binoculars to see city’s historic past

Posted by | Aug 10, 2020 |

The Milwaukee County Historical Society unveiled a new and innovative program called Viewaukee on August 7 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial. With support by CG Schmidt, Viewaukee invites residents and visitors walking along the streets of Milwaukee to literally take a look into the past. Custom, five-foot tall street binoculars, modified to show a historic photo of the same location where they are placed, offer a comparative view of Milwaukee today and from decades before. “Programs like Viewaukee allow the Society to meet people where they are and to help them explore the past, especially as it relates...

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Historical Society reopens to the public with new exhibit covering 150 years of Milwaukee politics

Historical Society reopens to the public with new exhibit covering 150 years of Milwaukee politics

Posted by | Jun 29, 2020 |

The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS), which closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will return to welcoming guests on June 29 with safety protocols and a new exhibit that spans 150 years of Milwaukee’s political history. As part of the new safety procedures, all visitors, staff, and volunteers will be required to wear masks during their visit. Additional protocols include increased cleaning procedures, sanitization stations, and social distancing measures. “The staff has worked hard to be sure that we can continue to carry out our mission of sharing Milwaukee’s history while also ensuring visits can be safe...

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Juneteenth Flag: Historic symbol of Black liberation from slavery flown at City Hall Complex for first time

Juneteenth Flag: Historic symbol of Black liberation from slavery flown at City Hall Complex for first time

Posted by | Jun 20, 2020 |

First time in the city’s history the Juneteenth flag was flown over a municipal building on June 19. It was a long overdue recognition for Milwaukee’s Black community, and one of many smaller events that took place throughout the area to celebrate the special day. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest standing Juneteenth Day celebrations in the country. Because the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the festivities for 2020, the city was able to start the day with a raising of the Juneteenth Day flag outside the Zeidler Municipal Building. The ceremony offered a positive way for the Milwaukee...

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