Professor T’s Historic Tours
Discover Milwaukee’s Hidden Past
Our Tour
Marches and Movements: The Explosive History of Bay View, Milwaukee
Explore the Immigrant, Labor, and Civil Rights History of Bay View through a gentle walk through this charming neighborhood of Milwaukee. Emeritus Professor Tim Thering will transport you back to three different time periods that dramatically shaped the Bay View neighborhood, the city of Milwaukee, and the nation.
You will learn about the Bay View Massacre that tragically ended Milwaukee’s immigrant workers’ struggle for the 8-hour day. You will hear about how Anarchist Italian immigrants in the neighborhood battled with local authorities during World War I. Finally, you will discover how the son of Bay View grocers, Father James Groppi, helped lead the Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
The tour includes visiting several iconic businesses in this tightly packed corner of Bay View, Milwaukee. Food and drinks are included in the price.
About Professor T’s Historic Tours
Professor T’s Historic Tours provide a unique way to experience the rich culture and history of Milwaukee. As a retired University of Wisconsin (Waukesha campus) history professor, his guided tours are filled with the exciting and, too often, forgotten stories of Milwaukee’s past – including the good, the bad, and the ugly. All the historical tours visit some of his favorite Milwaukee restaurants, bars, and businesses – establishments that often have their own remarkable history. Eat, drink, and learn with someone who has personally researched and taught the history of Milwaukee for decades.