Multicultural Engagement | Wisconsin Historical Society

Multicultural Engagement

MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT:
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
FOR THE NEW
MUSEUM PROJECT
AND BEYOND

 

WISCONSIN: OUR HISTORY IS SHAPED BY OUR UNIQUE MIX OF PEOPLE

The Wisconsin Historical Society values building relationships with all communities in order to integrate authentic perspectives from diverse populations into the new museum.

Share your thoughts and ideas with us as we seek to create a modern, state-of-the-art, and inclusive history museum that connects and tells the stories of Wisconsin's diverse people.

OUR COMMITMENT:
MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

 

Multicultural engagement reflects the mission and vision of the Wisconsin Historical Society to provide unparalleled access to history and connect our past to the present to build a better future. The Society is committed to inclusive storytelling and collaborating with our communities to ensure that stories reflecting Wisconsin's unique mix of people can be heard and experienced in the shared story of what makes Wisconsin, Wisconsin.

EVENT LOCATIONS

 

Map of Wisconsin showing the areas where listening sessions took place

LISTENING SESSION RESULTS

 

FEB 19, 2019 - MADISON
(AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY)

*PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH OPEN HOUSE
MAY 8, 2019 - MADISON
(LATINX COMMUNITY)
MAY 14, 2019 - MILWAUKEE
(AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY)
MAY 15, 2019 - MILWAUKEE
(ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY)
 
MAY 15, 2019 - MILWAUKEE
(LATINX COMMUNTY)
JUNE 19, 2019 - BELOIT
(AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY)
JULY 14, 2019 - WAUTOMA
(LATINX COMMUNITY)