Untold Stories: Women of the 1800's

2405 West Forest Home Avenue,Milwaukee WI 53215

12 June, 2022

Description

Learn about the contributions of women in shaping the early history of Milwaukee that are frequently untold in history books. We invite you to join guide and author, Anita Pietrykowski, as she shares stories about lives of women such as, Susanna Watson, Lydia Ely, Dr. Laura Ross Wolcott, Meta Schlichting Berger, and Elizabeth Plankinton. Hear stories about the founding of The Soldier’s Home and Children’s Hospital, and the many accomplishments of the women of the 1800s buried at historic Forest Home Cemetery.