Milwaukee Area Black History Spots
You don’t have to travel to learn about Black History. There are museums, historical societies and historical markers right here in Milwaukee.
Founded in 1935 to collect, preserve, and make available materials relating to the history of the Milwaukee community. Through a broad range of activities, the Historical Society seeks to promote a greater appreciation of the Milwaukee community's rich heritage and a better understanding of life today.
The Wisconsin Historical Society possesses one of the nation’s largest research collections on African American history.
• Forest Home Cemetery - 2405 W. Forest Home Ave
African American leaders buried here include Civil War hero John Miles; The Halls of History building includes information on several prominent African Americans such as Miles, William T Green and Ezekiel Gillespie. 414-645-2632
• Underground Railroad Historical Marker - 17th & Fond du Lac Ave.
Carolyn Quarelles Watkins, a runaway slave from St Louis, was hidden on the Samuel Brown farm formerly at this location; from there she and others eventually found their way to freedom in the province of Ontario, Canada. Today the Fony Farmer’s Market is nearby.
E-Mail
Print
