DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNITY
milwaukeebronzevillehistories.org
Bronzeville Histories Institute (BHI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the research and education of the history of communities.
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PROJECTS
2022 Digital Research Lab
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2023 Our Next Generation
Milwaukee Bronzeville Histories with a grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation engaged the students of Next Generation School with an arts and educational history camp. This is part of the summer program Milwaukee Bronzeville Histories Days using tools of history and the arts igniting the ongoing interest in discovery and exploration of the community.
Sponsored by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Milwaukee Historical Society 2023
Milwaukee County Historical Society in partnership with Milwaukee Bronzeville Histories held a panel discussion about the past, present and future of the Bronzeville Community.
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2023 Trolly Tour
Dr. Kitonga Alexander led the annual Bronzeville Week Trolley Tours with the discovery of historic sites of Milwaukee Bronzeville.
Sponsored by City of Milwaukee
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2025 Pilgrim School History Camp
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2025 Oral History Project
MEDIA & NEWS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Oral History Project
We are launching an Oral History Project to document and preserve the personal stories of community leaders and elders. Funding will support recording interviews, transcription, digital archiving, and community outreach.
Your support will help us capture voices that are vital to understanding our communities ensuring they are preserved and accessible for future generations.
Thank you for considering partnering with us to protect and share this important history.
History Camp
We are seeking funding to support our History Camp, an educational program that engages young people in learning history through interactive activities, field trips, and hands-on projects.
Funding will help provide scholarships, materials, and staff to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate.
Your support will make history come alive for the next generation.
Thank you for considering a partnership to support this educational initiative.
Digital Research Lab
We are seeking funding to develop a Digital History Research Lab that will use technology to preserve, analyze, and share historical materials. Support will fund equipment, software, student research opportunities, and community outreach.
This lab will make history more accessible, engaging, and relevant by combining traditional scholarship with digital innovation.
Thank you for considering an investment in this exciting project.
History Internship
We are seeking funding to support History Internships, providing students with hands-on experience in museums, archives, and historical research projects.
Funding will help cover intern stipends, training, and mentorship, giving the next generation of historians the tools they need for success.
Thank you for considering a partnership to support these valuable professional development opportunities.