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Crossing the Line

Traveling Exhibit
2025-04-05 00:00:00 2025-04-05 23:59:00 America/Chicago Crossing the Line The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents. Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Saturday, April 05
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Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 00:00:00 2025-04-05 23:59:00 America/Chicago Crossing the Line The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents. Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Washington Park Branch

Children's Area

The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

How do citizens work for change when faced with injustice? How can individuals make a difference?

The traveling display "Crossing the Line: The Milwaukee Fair Housing Marches of 1967-1968" commemorates the 50th anniversary of Milwaukee's civil rights marches by examining the practices and prejudices that led to segregation in Milwaukee and chronicling the school desegregation and fair housing movements of the 1960s. It also asks the question, "What can you do to end segregation today?"

This exhibit is on loan from the Wisconsin Historical Society.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Older Adults | Elementary (6-12) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits/Displays |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Emma Cobb
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Mar 31 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Tue, Apr 01, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Wed, Apr 02, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
Stepping Up Walking Club
Wed, Apr 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Thu, Apr 03, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Fri, Apr 04, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Sat, Apr 05, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Mon, Apr 07, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Tue, Apr 08, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Wed, Apr 09, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
Stepping Up Walking Club
Wed, Apr 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Sat, Apr 12, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Wed, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Thu, Apr 17, All day
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The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
Stepping Up Walking Club
Wed, Apr 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.
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Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
Open Maker Time - Washington Park
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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seated and low-impact standing yoga
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
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Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
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Crossing the Line - Traveling Exhibit
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.
Stepping Up Walking Club
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Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.
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