Milwaukee, Wisconsin was a major center of the American beer industry due to skilled German brewers and farmers emigrating to the area, excellent grain-growing land, and a ready shipping lane. At its height, four of the largest brewing companies were based in Milwaukee, but today only one remains. The Miller Brewery still employs many local […]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city, was founded in 1846 as a center for French missionaries. It is known for industry, green spaces, and festivals, including Summerfest, the largest outdoor music event in the world. Milwaukee is home to renowned museums, including the Milwaukee Art Museum and America’s Black Holocaust Museum. Milwaukee, from the Algonquian word meaning […]