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We’re All In: WEDC officials join Milwaukee leaders to visit businesses keeping safe during COVID-19

We’re All In: WEDC officials join Milwaukee leaders to visit businesses keeping safe during COVID-19

Posted by | Aug 12, 2020 |

State and local officials held a news conference in downtown Milwaukee on August 5, followed by a tour to meet area small business owners participating in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) “We’re All In” economic program – which has been promoting public health and providing financial assistance during the pandemic. A growing number of citizens from across Wisconsin — including small business owners, local leaders, and sports and entertainment figures — are declaring “We’re All In” for working together to stop the spread of COVID-19. The We’re All In initiative is an effort by WEDC and its partners...

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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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