Dream Big Dreams with the legendary Vel Phillips
Celebrate Black History Month by watching the new documentary on Vel Phillips, Dream Big Dreams, which will debut on television February 16th.
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Black History Month: The Milwaukee Bears
The Milwaukee Bears weren't exactly bad news for their opponents (In fact, they were literally the worst team in the league), but that doesn't exclude them from being an important part of Milwaukee history.
Read moreTreasures of the Rare Books Room - Historic Trade Cards
Take a peek at our collection of scrapbooks containing hundreds of trade cards that document Milwaukee’s business and advertising history from the Victorian era.
Read moreEat, Drink and Be Merry!
Learn about good Wisconsin food and drinks, along with a dash of history.
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