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History @ Noon

Latine History in Milwaukee
2025-09-17 12:30:00 2025-09-17 13:30:00 America/Chicago History @ Noon Explores the impact of Latines in Milwaukee since the 1800's. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Wednesday, September 17
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 12:30:00 2025-09-17 13:30:00 America/Chicago History @ Noon Explores the impact of Latines in Milwaukee since the 1800's. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

Explores the impact of Latines in Milwaukee since the 1800's.

Latine communities have been present in Milwaukee since the late 1800s. People from Central and South America established a strong presence in Milwaukee’s history and present day. This presentation explores the impact of the Latines in Milwaukee.  Presented by the Milwaukee County Historical Society.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
David Sikora
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Explores the impact of Latines in Milwaukee since the 1800's.
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