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Society of Mayflower Descendants honor historic Wisconsin leaders

Posted by Editor | Aug 6, 2018 |

Several dozen associates of the organization founded by people who can trace their ancestors to the Mayflower, the famous English ship that brought Puritans – known today as Pilgrims – to the New World in 1620, visited their charter members buried at Forest Home Cemetery on July 28. Of the 29 original founding members from the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Wisconsin, 11 are buried in Forest Home Cemetery. In addition, 7 of the organization’s governors have been interred there since 1901. A wreath was placed at the grave of Ellen M. Hayes Peck (1838-1909) as...

Echelon MKE hosts “Dinner in the Alley” fundraiser for Salvation Army’s homeless initiative

Posted by Editor | Aug 2, 2018 |

The 3rd Annual “Dinner in the Alley,” hosted by The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County’s Echelon Chapter, was held on July 27 to raise money in support of the organization’s vision to end homelessness. With inclement weather being a factor in previous events, the overhang of Milwaukee City Hall was selected as the location for this year’s gathering. Along with the February event “Red Tie in the Sky,” “Dinner in the Alley” are 2018 fundraising efforts organized by the Echelon group. Their focus is to promote awareness of the services and function of The Salvation Army in Milwaukee, help...

Discovery World Gala ignites the spark: From tent to new event pavilion in one year

Posted by Editor | Jul 31, 2018 |

Discovery World celebrated 12 years along the lakefront with its gala fundraising benefit on July 28, in the new pavilion space constructed since last year’s event. In October 2017 the science and technology museum broke ground on an ambitious $18 million expansion project, establishing a permanent 10,000-square-foot pavilion for educational exhibits and events on the facility’s north lawn. The black-tie charity drive was attended by a VIP crowd of 800 guests for the inaugural dinner provided by Bartolotta Restaurants, which included a silent auction and ended with Germanfest’s fireworks display. Originally conceived as a center for science, economics, and...

Public hearing to determine if George Marshall Clark’s lynching site will be added as landmark

Posted by Editor | Jul 30, 2018 |

The editors of the Milwaukee Independent nominated the site where George Marshall Clark was lynched in 1861, at the northwest corner of Buffalo and Water streets, for designation as a historically significant landmark. The nomination is one of three finalists under consideration. The Milwaukee County Historical Society is designated as the official agent of Milwaukee County to serve as an advisory body on landmarks. The purpose of landmarks is to list, record, protect, preserve, and enhance places, sites, areas, buildings, structures and other objects in the County of Milwaukee that have special character, special historical architectural, or cultural value....

Milwaukee employees feel the love for working downtown with a week of appreciation events

Posted by Editor | Jul 25, 2018 |

The Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 kicked off the 13th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week on July 23, with activities that recognize the heart of the city as a welcoming place to live, work, and visit. The weeklong celebration rewards downtown’s 83,490+ employees with outdoor entertainment, games, and free lunches, as well as after-hours events, team trivia, giveaways and more. Mayor Tom Barrett started the week of festivities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Red Arrow Park. Highlights from the first day of events included live music and lunch for one thousand employees. Throughout the week, lunchtime giveaways travel to various...

Flying with the Golden Knights during the Milwaukee Air & Water Show

Posted by Editor | Jul 24, 2018 |

Due to rain, wind, and poor visibility, the U.S. Army Parachute Team was only able to preform one of its five scheduled programs at the 2018 Milwaukee Air & Water Show on July 21 and 22. The afternoon jump took place on July 21, and its outcome was uncertain until the moment of the jump. Known as the Golden Knights, the team’s Fokker C-31A Troopship circled the skies around Bradford Beach three times to evaluate drop conditions. On the third and final pass, a pocket surrounding the drop zone opened and allowed the demonstration squad to deploy for a...