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 in this charming neighborhood of Milwaukee. Emeritus History 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 to 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 most drinks are included in the price.

Location: Corner of E. Russell Ave. & S. Superior St. at historical marker

Time: Starts at 3:00pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday/Starts at 3:30pm on Saturday

Length: 3 hours and 30 min

Cost: $160.00

Tour Includes:

• Dinner at Three Brothers, a James Beard Award-winning Serbian Restaurant founded by immigrants from Belgrade in 1956 (alcoholic beverages not included with tour but available)

• Assortment of Italian delicacies from Groppi’s grocery store, the childhood home of Father Groppi

• Ice Cream Drink or Classic Cocktail from At Random, a hip mid-century cocktail lounge