Professor T's Historic Tours: Explosive History of Bay View

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US$201.04 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 11, 2026

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Milwaukee

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Explore the Immigrant, Labor, and Civil Rights History of Bay View through a gentle walk in this charming neighborhood of Milwaukee. Emeritus History Professor Tim Thering will transport you back to three different time periods that dramatically shaped the Bay View neighborhood, the city of Milwaukee, and the nation.

You will learn about the Bay View Massacre that tragically ended Milwaukee’s immigrant workers’ struggle for the 8-hour day. You will hear about how Anarchist Italian immigrants in the neighborhood battled with local authorities during World War I. Finally, you will discover how the son of Bay View grocers, Father James Groppi, helped to lead the Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.

The tour includes visiting several iconic businesses in this tightly packed corner of Bay View, Milwaukee. Food and most drinks are included in the price.

What You Get

Assortment of Italian delicacies from Groppi’s grocery store, the childhood home of Father Groppi

Meals

Dinner at Three Brothers. Need 48-hour notice for vegetarian and vegan requests.

Ice Cream Drink or Classic Cocktail from At Random, a hip mid-century cocktail lounge

Good To Know

Need 48-hour notice for vegetarian and vegan requests.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Wisconsin State Historical Marker 275: Bay View's Rolling Mill

Professor T (or other qualified guide) will meet guests at the historical marker and tell the history of Milwaukee's workers' struggle, especially Polish immigrant workers, for the 8-hour day that ended in the tragic Bay View massacre in 1886.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2457 S Wentworth Ave

Professor T (or other qualified guide) will explain how Italian immigrants who were anarchists clashed with local authorities during World War I at this point and how the explosive aftermath shook the nation.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

G. Groppi Food Market

As guests are guided through this historic Italian grocery store, Professor T (or other qualified guide) will explain how Father James Groppi, one of the main leaders of Milwaukee Civil Rights movement of the 1960s was born and raised in the food market. Professor T will purchase Italian delicacies at the store that guests will snack on at the next location.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Puddler's Hall | Bay View’s Historic Tavern

At this former union hall, guests will learn about the Milwaukee Civil Rights Movement for open housing in 1967/68 that was in part led by Father James Groppi. As guests listen to the story, they will snack on Italian delicacies from Groppi's Food Market and enjoy a drink from Puddler's Hall.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Three Brothers

Guests will enjoy a delicious Serbian dinner at this James Beard Foundation Award winning restaurant. Originally a Schiltz tied house, the historic building was purchased by the Radicevic family, immigrants from Serbia, in 1956 and has been serving traditional Serbian dishes ever since. The meal, including a burek appetizer, and one drink are included with the tour. Other drinks may be purchased by guests on their own. The restaurant only accepts cash or checks.

1 hour 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

At Random

The tour ends with a classic cocktail or ice cream drink at this hip, midcentury-style lounge a perfect nightcap to this unique tour.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Wisconsin State Historical Marker 275: Bay View's Rolling Mill, South Superior Street, Milwaukee County Wisconsin, United States, US, 53207

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The historical Marker is at the corner of S. Superior St. and E. Russell Ave, across the street from Palomino Bar. Free parking available along green space north of historical marker or on local side streets.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 1 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Great Stories, Great Food, Great Milwaukee Experience!

September 04, 2026

Four members of our family took this tour—two in their 20s and two in their 60s—and all four of us rated it a 10 out of 10! Tim has a wonderful style of sharing a lot of fascinating information in...read more

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