Beer, Hides and Kulturpolitik: The Rise and Fall of German Immigrants in Old Milwaukee

Tuesday, January 17, 2012   12:15–1 pm

Learn about the stunning success experienced by German immigrants in certain areas of commerce, culture and politics in 19th-century Milwaukee and their ultimate failure to maintain a leading position. This lecture will be presented by retired history professor, Rosemarie Lester.

"History Sandwiched In" is an informal, brown-bag lunch-and-lecture series held the first and third Tuesdays of the month. You are invited to bring a lunch and enjoy a program of historical perspective.

Ticket Info:

Suggested donation of $2 per person

Location Info:

Venue: Wisconsin Historical Museum

Four floors of changing exhibit galleries, permanent exhibits and the museum store — located on Madison's Capitol Square

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI

Contact Info:

E-mail: museum@wisconsinhistory.org
Phone: 608-264-6555
Fax: 608-264-6575