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Slide Lectures

Need a program for an upcoming event. The following short lectures are ideal for schools, historical societies, senior centers, and community organizations. Call us at 414-273-8288 for more information or to schedule a lecture.

Milwaukee at the Millennium

Based upon an exhibition organized by the Milwaukee County Historical Society in 2000, Milwaukee at the Millennium offers an overview of major events which took place in the city during the course of the twentieth century. Illustrated with over fifty images from the Historical Society’s Research Library, the slide presentation is sure to bring back memories for those who have lived in metropolitan Milwaukee over the years, while at the same time revealing some interesting and little-known facts about the community. Audience participation is strongly encouraged! (30 - 45 minutes)

Milwaukee County Landmarks

This interesting and informative slide presentation showcases approximately fifty historic buildings throughout the City of Milwaukee and its adjacent suburbs which have been designated official Milwaukee County Landmarks since 1976. Representing about half of the total number of landmarks which have been recognized, the slide lecture examines a wide range of building types, including residences, farmsteads, churches, schools, industrial structures, and public facilities. The designs of internationally known architects such as Eeron Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright, Alexander Eschweiler, and Ernest Flagg are also represented. All combine to show how Milwaukee County’s built environment proclaims who we are, where we come from, and how we live! (45 minutes)

Milwaukee at Mid-Century
The Photographs of Lyle Oberwise

From the 1930s to the 1980s, reclusive photographer Lyle Oberwise documented Milwaukee architecture, methods of transportation, and special events using Kodachrome slide film. The 45,000 color slides which resulted from his meticulous efforts provide a rare glimpse of the city as it appeared during the years following World War II. This selection of especially noteworthy Oberwise photographs includes images of the Milwaukee Road Depot, the State Fair, Maitland Field, the South Shore Water Frolic, Milwaukee’s Centurama celebration and the neon signs which once lit up Wisconsin Avenue. (45 minutes)

Be sure to look for the book by the same title in our Museum Store.

Geneology 101

An introduction to family history research, this presentation explores basic techniques and describes resources available to researchers from the Historical Society and other libraries and historical organizations in Milwaukee and Wiscosin.

Paper Preservation Principles

Applicable to both personal and organizational preservation projects, this lecture provides a wide range of information on how best to preserve books, magazines, newspapers, and other documents on paper. Environmental controls, the use of acid-free materials, and other practical technicques will be discussed.

Treasures From the Vault: MCHS Museum Collections

This informative illustrated presentation offers a sampling of the diverse holdings of the Milwaukee County Historical Society and explores their use in terms of recounting the history of the Milwaukee community.

Hidden Gems: The MCHS Fine Art Collection

The rich and diverse assortment of paintings, drawings, sculptures, posters and other works of art included in the Museum Collection of the Milwaukee County Historical Socienty is the subject of this illustrated presentation.

Tried By Fire: Susan Frackleton of Milwaukee and Her Work

The exceptinal pottery created by Milwaukeean Susan Frankleton during the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early twentieth century attracted national attention, as did her various technological innovations which aided other artists in producing their work.

Historic Photographs: Conservation, Display, Preservation and Restoration

The best methods for preserving historic photographs and for restoring images damaged over time will be addressed by Staff Photographer Richard Hryniewicki on the basis of his more that thirty years of experience with the Historical Society.

The Milwaukee County Historical Society: An Overview of Programs and Service

This illustrated presentation explores the extensive range of programs and services offered by the Historical Society, including the research library, musuem exhibitions, historic properties, publications, Milwaukee County Landmarks Program, Awards Banquet and more.