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30March
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ABHM in Milwaukee, WI30March30March30March8:00 AM - 12:00 AMSailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum30March8:00 AM - 12:00 AMEbb/Flow: Pritika Chowdhry, Chotsani Elaine Dean and Courtney M. Leonard
Weisman Art Museum -
31March
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ABHM in Milwaukee, WI31March31March31MarchAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum31March -
01April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI01April01April01AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum01April -
02April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI02April02April02AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum02April -
03April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI03April03April03AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum03April03April6:00 PM - 7:00 PMTracing Early African American Legacies in Minnesota
Winona County Historical Society -
04April
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ABHM in Milwaukee, WI04April04April04AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum04April -
05April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI05April05April05AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum05April05April05April -
06April
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ABHM in Milwaukee, WI06April06April06AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum06April -
07April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI07April07April07AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum07April -
08April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI08April08April08AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum08April -
09April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI09April09April09AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum09April -
10April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI10April10April10AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum10April10April -
11April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI11April11April11AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum11April11AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
12April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI12April12April12AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum12April12AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
13April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI13April13April13AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum13April13AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
14April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI14April14April14AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum14April14AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
15April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI15AprilNational Association of Black Social Workers Conference 2025
Richmond, VA Marriott15April15April15AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum15April15AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
16April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI16AprilNational Association of Black Social Workers Conference 2025
Richmond, VA Marriott16April16April16AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum16April16AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
17April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI17AprilNational Association of Black Social Workers Conference 2025
Richmond, VA Marriott17April17April17AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum17April17AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
18April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI18AprilNational Association of Black Social Workers Conference 2025
Richmond, VA Marriott18April18April18AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum18April18AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
19April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI19AprilNational Association of Black Social Workers Conference 2025
Richmond, VA Marriott19April19April19AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum19April19AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
20April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI20April20April20AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum20April20AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
21April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI21April21April21AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum21April21AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
22April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI22April22April22AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum22April22AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
23April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI23April23April23AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum23April23AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
24April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI24April24April24AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum24April24April24AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum24April -
25April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI25April25April25AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum25April25April25AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
26April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI26April26April26AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum26April26April26AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
27April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI27April27April27AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum27April27April27AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
28April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI28April28April28AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum28April28April28AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
29April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI29April29April29AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum29April29April29AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
30April
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI30April30April30AprilAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum30April30April30April30AprilGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
01May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI01May01May01MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum01May01May01May01MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
02May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI02May02May02MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum02May02May02May02MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum -
03May
Discounted Tours Every Wednesday
ABHM in Milwaukee, WI03May03May03MayAll DaySailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum03May03May03May03MayGoing To Work For The Community: A Visual History of BSLL
Grohmann Museum
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The Black Holocaust Through One City's Eyes
Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and the home of America's Black Holocaust Museum. Originally settled by German immigrants, Milwaukee became more of a melting pot during subquest immigration waves. Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood, of which ABHM is a part, was originally settled by Germans before becoming the African American Center of the city. The city was well known for manufacturing materials and beer, and local sports teams such as the Brewers still pay homage to those roots.
Currently, Milwaukee has 1.18 more Black or African American residents than any other race. However, racism is often prevalent and is also known as the most segregated city in the country. The economic disparities are especially dire, with Black Milwaukeeans experiencing poverty at five times the rate of their white counterparts. Milwaukee was important in conversations about race during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee is more politically liberal than much of Wisconsin, perhaps due to the demographics of its residents. Due to this, some politicians have attempted to influence politics by closing polling places in the city, much like they attempt to control elections by changing polling maps.
Nevertheless, the Black community and culture survive and even thrive in Milwaukee. The city welcomes speakers, organizations, and events that recognize and celebrate Black culture, including an annual weekly celebration of the Bronzeville neighborhood. Mayor Cavalier Johnson is the city's first Black mayor, while the city recently inducted its first Black woman as deputy fire chief.
Discover the rich tapestry of Milwaukee through the lens of Bill Tennessen at the Haggerty Museum of Art, situated within Marquette University. Mr. Tennessen’s extensive documentation of life in Milwaukee since 1981 is showcased, providing a compelling and diverse narrative of the city’s evolution.
Read MoreLocal officials, area leaders, and community members gathered in the Third Ward of Milwaukee County to honor George Marshall Clark, a victim of racial violence who was lynched on September 8, 1861. The dedication ceremony was organized by the Milwaukee County Landmarks Committee, part of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, and marked a vital step forward in acknowledging the past, promoting social justice, and preserving the memory of George Marshall Clark.
Read MoreThese postcards were mailed to and from Wisconsin residents from 1904 to 1942. Their stereotyped pictures of African Americans were very common and accepted. Such cards were sent openly, without comment or embarrassment.
Read MoreTwo Wisconsin genealogists want to highlight the significance and protect the sanctity of Milwaukee’s poor burial sites, such as Cemetery One.
Read MoreNearly two centuries after his brief life and brutal death were entered into public record as the only recorded lynching in Milwaukee history, George Marshall Clark’s unmarked grave was memorialized with a granite headstone during a special ceremony at Forest Home Cemetery on September 8. The moving event was sponsored by ABHM and Forest Home Cemetery.
Read MoreAmerican descendants of slaves have celebrated Juneteenth for 153 years, but freedom remains elusive for many.
Read MoreMany Milwaukeeans are familiar with the 1854 abolitionist rescue of Joshua Glover, an African American who escaped slavery and found sanctuary in Wisconsin. Far fewer know about the horrific racial lynching of George Marshall Clark, a free black man, that happened only seven years later in Milwaukee. What was their story, and how have we remembered these two men?
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