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Professor T's Historic Tours: Explosive History of Bay View 7% OFF
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
$175.77
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the Immigrant, Labor, and Civil Rights History of Bay View through a gentle walk in this charming neighborhood of Milwaukee. Emeritus History Professor Tim Thering will transport you back to three different time periods that dramatically shaped the Bay View neighborhood, the city of Milwaukee, and the nation.
You will learn about the Bay View Massacre that tragically ended Milwaukee’s immigrant workers’ struggle for the 8-hour day. You will hear about how Anarchist Italian immigrants in the neighborhood battled with local authorities during World War I. Finally, you will discover how the son of Bay View grocers, Father James Groppi, helped to lead the Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
The tour includes visiting several iconic businesses in this tightly packed corner of Bay View, Milwaukee. Food and most drinks are included in the price.
You will learn about the Bay View Massacre that tragically ended Milwaukee’s immigrant workers’ struggle for the 8-hour day. You will hear about how Anarchist Italian immigrants in the neighborhood battled with local authorities during World War I. Finally, you will discover how the son of Bay View grocers, Father James Groppi, helped to lead the Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
The tour includes visiting several iconic businesses in this tightly packed corner of Bay View, Milwaukee. Food and most drinks are included in the price.
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Professor T's Historic Tours: Explosive History of Bay View
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Ice Cream Drink or Classic Cocktail from At Random, a hip mid-century cocktail lounge
- Dinner at Three Brothers. Need 48-hour notice for vegetarian and vegan requests.
- Assortment of Italian delicacies from Groppi’s grocery store, the childhood home of Father Groppi
Meeting point
The historical Marker is at the corner of S. Superior St. and E. Russell Ave, across the street from Palomino Bar. Free parking available along green space north of historical marker or on local side streets.
Return details
The historical Marker is at the corner of S. Superior St. and E. Russell Ave, across the street from Palomino Bar. Free parking available along green space north of historical marker or on local side streets.
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Professor T (or other qualified guide) will meet guests at the historical marker and tell the history of Milwaukee's workers' struggle, especially Polish immigrant workers, for the 8-hour day that ended in the tragic Bay View massacre in 1886.
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Professor T (or other qualified guide) will explain how Italian immigrants who were anarchists clashed with local authorities during World War I at this point and how the explosive aftermath shook the nation.
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G. Groppi Food MarketAs guests are guided through this historic Italian grocery store, Professor T (or other qualified guide) will explain how Father James Groppi, one of the main leaders of Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s was born and raised in the food market. Professor T will purchase Italian delicacies at the store that guests will snack on at the next location.
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At this former union hall, guests will learn about the Milwaukee Civil Rights Movement for open housing in 1967/68 that was in part led by Father James Groppi. As guests listen to the story, they will snack on Italian delicacies from Groppi's Food Market and enjoy a drink from Puddler's Hall.
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Guests will enjoy a delicious Serbian dinner at this James Beard Foundation Award winning restaurant. Originally a Schiltz tied house, the historic building was purchased by the Radicevic family, immigrants from Serbia, in 1956 and has been serving traditional Serbian dishes ever since. The meal, including a burek appetizer, and one drink are included with the tour. Other drinks may be purchased by guests on their own. The restaurant only accepts cash or checks.
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The tour ends with a classic cocktail or ice cream drink at this hip, midcentury-style lounge a perfect nightcap to this unique tour.
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Professor T's Historic Tours: Explosive History of Bay View 7% OFF
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
$175.77
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!