I Founding Settlers Selections from the Permanent Collection Temporary Exhibits Throughout the year, temporary exhibits are mounted for the public's viewing. Milwaukee's Multicultural Heritage September 13, 1999-August 31, 2001. The first exhibit in a series exploring Milwaukee's many ethnic communities and their role in shaping the city, this exhibit will provide an overview of the process of immigration, settlement, ethnic neighborhoods, ethnic education, the role of religion, customs and celebrations, and living traditions. Milwaukee Bridal Gowns January 21 - July 2001. Black History Month exhibit featuring St. Benedict the Moor Parish and School.
Exhibit includes photos and objects from the school's alumni.
Funded in part by the Wisconsin Arts Board. Presented in conjunction with Polanki, the Polish Women's Cultural Club of Milwaukee, this exhibit explores the elaborate art of Polish paper cutting. Funded in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council. Exhibit exploring Milwaukee's role in the Civil War, through the use of documents, photographs and artifacts from the Society's collection. Major funding generously provided by the Schoenleber Foundation and the Civil War Roundtable of Milwaukee.