Backyard Historians #8 @ Dead Bird Brewing

Name: Backyard Historians #8 @ Dead Bird Brewing
Start: 2026-06-17T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-17T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Dead Bird Brewing

Schedule

Wed Jun 17 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Dead Bird Brewing | Milwaukee, WI

MilwaukeeHistoryClub.com
🌿📚🍺 BACKYARD HISTORIANS #8
THE LONG GAME: MILWAUKEE & SUSTAINABILITY
📍 Dead Bird Brewing - 1726 Dr. William Finlayson St
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
*Open to the public / Free to attend / Ages 21+
Join us for another evening of fascinating local history, great craft beer & cocktails, and community conversation as Backyard Historians heads to Dead Bird Brewing in Milwaukee’s historic Halyard Park neighborhood!
This special edition will explore the many ways Milwaukee has embraced sustainability - environmentally, culturally, and historically - through stories that show how communities preserve what matters for future generations.
Bite-sized presentations include:
🍺 Sustainability practices and carbon footprint minimization efforts at Dead Bird Brewing
📚 The sustainability of preservation inside the Rare Books Room at Milwaukee Central Library
🏙️ A third Milwaukee sustainability story exploring how the city has adapted, rebuilt, and endured over time
🧠 Plus: Milwaukee History Trivia via Kahoot & our interactive feature, Milwaukee: Would You Rather?
*If anyone reading this is involved in any type of sustainability efforts around the city & would like to contribute info in any capacity, let us know: [email protected].
Backyard Historians is casual, welcoming, and designed for everyone - whether you’re a lifelong Milwaukee history enthusiast or simply looking for a unique night out. Come raise a glass to the people, places, and ideas that help Milwaukee play the long game!
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