Milwaukee Public Museum

Learn over lunch during our fascinating lecture series featuring topics ranging from Peregrine Falcons to the Underground Railroad. Luncheon Lectures begin with an optional docent-guided tour of the Museum to enhance the topic of the day.

Luncheon Lecture Schedule

11:00 a.m.       Optional docent-guided tour
11:45 a.m.       Buffet lunch in the Garden Gallery
12:15 p.m.       Lecture / Presentation

Cost

Per lecture                            $18 for members; $22 for nonmembers
Entire Series – 7 lectures       $119 for members; $147 for nonmembers
Corporate Rate – 1 lecture      $136 (table of eight people)

Lecture tickets can be purchased through our online ticketing page, or by calling (414) 278-2728 or (888) 700-9069. Reservations required. See our Luncheon Lecture Menu page for buffet lunch details.

Luncheon Lectures Series 2009-2010

November 10, 2009 – The Wisconsin Lincoln Heritage Trail

Peter Skelly, President of the Lincoln Fellowship of Wisconsin, President of the Rock County Civil War Roundtable & Governor’s Appointee to the Wisconsin Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

Mr. Skelly will give the history of Abraham Lincoln during his time spent in the Black Hawk War (his 1832 visit to Wisconsin) and his 1859 Speaking Tour that took him to Milwaukee, Beloit and Janesville. Optional Tour: Civil War Rooms & Lincoln Case

December 8, 2009 – The Making of the Streets of Old Milwaukee

Edward Green, Retired Director of Exhibits, Milwaukee Public Museum

From concept and design to construction and completion, Mr. Green will discuss the creation of the Streets of Old Milwaukee, one of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s most popular permanent exhibits. Optional Tour: Streets of Old Milwaukee

January 12, 2010 – Marquette University and “GasDay”

Dr. Tom Quinn, Director of Sales and Marketing, Marquette University

GasDay is an eight-day load forecasting software program which utilizes both weather and gas usage data to accurately forecast natural gas flow. Dr. Tom Quinn will discuss the program’s significance in forecasting natural gas use. The GasDay program was developed in 1993 by Dr. Ronald H. Brown and engineering students at Marquette University. Optional Tour: Highlights of the Museum

February 9, 2010 – The Underground Railroad in Wisconsin

Dr. Walter T. McDonald, Co-Author of Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave

Dr. McDonald will discuss the importance of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin; its conductors, passengers and routes. He will also retell the life of runaway slave Joshua Glover as it relates to his days as a slave in St. Louis, his capture and escape in Milwaukee, his journey on the Underground Railroad and life of freedom. He will also talk about the new book in progress with the working title of Underground Railroad in Wisconsin: Conductors, Passengers and Routes. Optional Tour: Watson House

March 9, 2010 – Peregrine Falcons in Wisconsin

Greg Septon, President, Wisconsin Peregrine Trust

Learn about the Wisconsin Peregrine Trust’s dedicated recovery efforts to increase Peregrine Falcon populations in the State of Wisconsin. Optional Tour: Birds in the Museum

April 13, 2010 – For Your Eyes Only: Treasures from the Museum’s Collections (Part II)

Wendy Christensen-Senk, Taxidermist, Milwaukee Public Museum
Jackie Schweitzer, History Department Volunteer, Milwaukee Public Museum

See fascinating items never before on exhibit and listen to Wendy and Jackie discuss the significance of these treasures. Optional Tour: Highlights of the Museum with a Focus on Taxidermy