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July 2024
Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad highlights little-known stories and describes the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad, including the impact of African Americans’ paid and unpaid waterfront labor. Self-emancipation along the Underground Railroad was not entirely by overland routes. A great number of enslaved persons made their way to freedom using…
July 2025
ABHM: Summer Tour Discounts
This summer, we are excited to have three high school students working for us as Jr Griots (docents)! While they are with us, we are introducing a special discounted rate on guided tours. Adults can tour ABHM for $7 per person and students $5 per person (normally $10).
The BIPOC Birding Club of WI
The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin is a community of people of color who love the outdoors and the birds and beauty of natural Wisconsin and wish to connect with others who share the same passion. Our field trips and events are open to BIPOC birders and allies of all skill levels and interests. Join us!
Soul Unplugged Downtown – All White Tribute To Frankie Beverly & Maze
Join us at Milwaukee's Peck Pavilion in your finest all-white attire as we celebrate the legacy of Frankie Beverly & Maze—and the unity, joy, and community we’re building together.
August 2025
Celebrate Bronzeville Week
The Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District was the primary African-American economic and social hub of its time, Bronzeville brought all ethnicities together to celebrate African-American culture - highlighting jazz, blues and the arts between the early 1900s and the 1960s. Today, this annual festival celebrates the strong roots of this neighborhood and its revitalization, with ABHM being a key cornerstone of this effort.
Black Arts Fest MKE 2025
Black Arts Fest MKE is packed with fun-filled festivities with exciting programming featuring Art, Education, Music, Entertainment, Poetry, Dance, Fashion, Literature, Heritage, Health, Wellness, Community, Cuisine, Vendor Markets and more. The festival strives to educate all and strengthen pride in African ancestry.
Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival
Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival is a signature event of Bronzeville Week, an official City of Milwaukee celebration. It is an annual experience that honors the residents of our beloved community, reimagines what is possible and pays tribute to an area of historic significance for Milwaukee’s African-American community.
United We Stand
Please join us at ABHM for an engaging panel discussion on the power of partnership and collaboration as part of the annual Bronzeville Week Celebration here in the city of Milwaukee.
Taste of Black Chicago
Taste of Black Chicago: Where community, culture and cuisine collide. This event is a love letter to Black Chicago’s iconic food, music, and culture—where bold flavors, rich history, and cultural pride merge.
From Caribbean to Cajun, from sandwiches to soul food, from house to hip-hop, from the south side, west side to world wide this is a festival of everything that makes Black Chicago, well Chicago.
Our Flavors. Our Culture. Our Chicago.
ABHM Book Club: A Fool’s Errand by Lonnie Bunch
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s August Book of the Month: A Fool’s Errand by Lonnie Bunch. We invite you to join us for a virtual discussion on Zoom.
September 2025
Taste of Chicago 2025
The 2025 Taste of Chicago will take place from September 5-7 in Grant Park. The annual food festival, known as the world's largest, will offer a wide array of Chicago's culinary scene, live music, and family-friendly activities. In addition to the main event, there will also be neighborhood pop-up events throughout the summer.
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