Ethnic Milwaukee
TOURS & FESTIVALS
Milwaukee has 56 Organized Ethnic Groups

What To See: German Community Milwaukee County Historical Society (1913), 910 N. Old World Third Street. Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am to 5 pm, Sat. 10 am to 5 pm, Sun. 1 pm to 5 pm. Old World Third Street Commercial District. The site of famous German restaurants, sausage market and shops. Pabst Brewery Tours and Gift Shop, 915 W. Juneau. Open year 'round. Tours, June through August, hourly, Monday-Friday 10 am to 3 pm, Saturday 9 am to 11 am; September through May, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm. What To See: African-American Community Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum, 2620 W. Center Street, (414) 273-7677. Inner City Arts Council, 642 W. North Avenue, (414) 265-5050. Calvary Baptist Church, 2959 N. Teutonia Avenue. The modern architectural design reflects a traditional African building appearance. Harambee House Studio and Gallery, 2358 N. 2nd Street. A private, restored 1880s residence. Call for appointment, (414) 372-4499. What To See: Polish Southside Tour St. Josaphat Basilica (1901), 601 W. Lincoln Avenue. Tours offered every Sunday after 10 am mass. (414) 645-5623. Polish Flats, 4-block area North and South of Lincoln Avenue on 5th Place. St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church (1872), 5th Street and Mitchell Street. Tadevsz Kosciuszko Park and Statue, 9th Street and Lincoln Avenue. Halls of History Mausoleum Forest Home Cemetery (1850) 2405 W. Forest Home Avenue. Established in 1850 and designed by Increase Allen Lapham, contains many of Milwaukee's early industrialist and prominent family gravesites, including the Walker family.

What To See: The Jewish Community The Golda Meier School, 1555 N. Martin Luther King Drive. Golda Meier (1898-1978) was Prime Minister of Israel from 1969-1974. Her family immigrated from Russia and settled in Milwaukee in 1906. She attended the 4th Street school that is now a National Registered Landmark. Victor Berger Residence, 2576 N. 1st Street. Victor Berger (1860-1929) immigrated from Austria to Milwaukee in 1880. He was the first Socialist elected to Congress, 1912-1913 and 1919-1929. The Wisconsin House (1700-1702), N. 4th St. Originally Mt. Sinai Hospital, the first Jewish Hospital, is a brick building displaying Italianate design. It was also used as a YMCA. Lapham Park Social Center, 1758 N. 9th Street. Named after Wisconsin's eminent historian, geologist and scientist, Increase A. Lapham, this building was in the heart of the neighborhood where they "Became" Americans. The extensive educational, social and athletic programs offered by city government facilitated the acculturation and socialization of the immigrant Jewish families. Baron Museum, the lobby next to Community Hall, Temple Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun, 2419 E. Kenwood Boulevard. Great Things To See and Do Historic Milwaukee Guided Walking Tours, weekends, 6/1 to 10/15. SkyWaukee Tour, Saturdays 1 pm, 1/1 to 12/31. Fee: $4/$2 students. Brochures available. (414) 277-7795. Holiday Folk Fair An International Celebration presenting more than 60 Ethnic Cultures each with special exhibits, food and entertainment. (414) 225-6220. Turner Hall, 1034 N. 4th Street, National Register. Founded 1853/structure 1882. See the once magnificent ballroom, gas lights, raked stage, gymnasium, Turner/Milwaukee history exhibit, artifacts, pictures and paintings by panormic painters. Civil War Memorial. Tours. (414) 272-1733. Restaurant.

For More Great Ethnic Attractions Contact: GREATER MILWAUKEE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC. 510 W. KILBOURN AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53203 1 800 554- 1448.

Visitor's Guide to Festivals

MILWAUKEE AREA ETHNIC FESTIVALS OF WISCONSIN'S ETHNIC SETTLEMENT TRAIL A Celebration of Ethnic Harmony Presented by Milwaukee Area Ethnic Groups Working Together Asian Moon, Milwaukee's Asian ethnic groups celebrate extraordinary cuisine, music and dance at Milwaukee's Lake Michigan Festival Park. (414) 273-5090. Polish Fest, Dance the polka, taste traditional Polish foods, share the culture and learn about some of the original ethnic settlers of Milwaukee. (414) 529-2140. Bastille Days. (414) 271-1414. Festa Italiana, Italy comes alive at this gathering of Italian heritage groups. See the traditions and sights, and hear the music of Italy. (414) 223-2180. German Fest, German music, food, fun and history are offered in colorful costume to festival visitors of Wisconsin's largest ethnic group. (414) 464-9444.

African World Festival, Soul, gospel, rhythm & blues, jazz. A special opportunity to see traditional ceremonies and beautiful craftsmanship. (414) 372-4567. Irish Fest, Clap your hands; dance a jig to familiar Irish tunes. Learn about Ireland's history and culture from another Milwaukee ethnic group. (414) 476-3378. Mexican Fiesta, Jalapeno eating contests, lively entertainment, savory Mexican food and culture make this celebration memorable. (414) 383-7066. Indian Summer, Pow-wows, ceremonies, traditions, displays and native cuisine provide insight into Native American Indian lifestyles. (414) 774-7119. Holiday Folk Fair, A Milwaukee holiday ethnic celebration presenting more than 56 ethnic cultures, each with special foods and entertainment. (414) 225-6220.