lgbtq+ WAlking tour
Milwaukee LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
Bring Milwaukee’s Pride History to Life with the Wisconsin LGBTQ+ History Project and The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
Wednesday June 25th, 5:30pm $15 suggested donation, pay what you can. Open to all!
We are meeting at 401 N. Plankinton Ave. - at the state historic marker, near the Hop Stop at the SW corner of Plankinton & St. Paul. Note that parking may be difficult to find south of Michigan St. during dinner hours.
On this clever and colorful journey, we'll explore the ruins of Milwaukee's first and second "gayborhoods."
Regular Tour Information
Please arrive 15 minutes early. All tours take place at 515 S General Mitchell Blvd. Please note that Google Maps does not necessarily know where this is. (See the attached map for more detailed information.)
More Information
We'll explore the ruins of Milwaukee's first and second "gayborhoods" -- and discuss five pivotal events that transformed not only queer life in Milwaukee, but the architecture, history and culture of Walker's Point as we know it.
This is a .3 mile, one-way walk utilizing city streets and sidewalks. This route does include uneven sidewalks, railroad tracks and potentially rough roads. While we welcome all visitors, please plan accordingly. The tour is outdoors; please dress for the weather, as we plan to walk rain or shine.
Our tour guide, Michail Takach, is a sixth-generation Wisconsinite, author, reporter, historian, and communications professional. He is the Chair of the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project, now celebrating 30 years of reconnecting Wisconsin with its past to inspire a more inclusive future.
Recommended reading: LGBT Milwaukee (2016) and Milwaukee Drag: Seven Generations of Glamour (2022).