Events

The Sons of Wisconsin are pleased to announce our second public event: a walking tour honoring "The Men Who Made Milwaukee" on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

This event will start promptly at 10am at the Père Marquette statue (pictured) at Père Marquette Park in downtown Milwaukee (900 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203—Attendees are encouraged to park as near to the site as possible).

We will city-hike approximately 2 miles in a loop, featuring historic locations such as:

• The site where Père Marquette ostensibly camped after discovering Milwaukee in 1674

• The sites of the Milwaukee Bridge War of 1845 (check out our Substack Article on this topic!)

• Old St. Mary's—The oldest Church standing in Milwaukee (1846) 

• Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee's original Civic Center (1836)

• The historic Milwaukee City Hall (1895)

• Milwaukee's iconic River Walk

There will be time to explore these sites and other attractions of historical interest built into the schedule. A luncheon will follow at a historic Milwaukee restaurant that honors the City's heritage.

If you intend to attend the event, please RSVP.

We look forward to seeing you there as we honor the heritage of the largest City of our Great State!