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Join us for a FREE educational three-part series on Milwaukee’s roots, presented by the Milwaukee County Historical Society.

March 13 | 1:00pm

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Milwaukee’s Impact on Ireland: The Transnational Link

Featured Topics:

  • How Milwaukee impacted Ireland over the decades
  • Interesting facts from the Great Hunger
  • Preservation of Irish-American culture

March 28 | 3:30pm

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A City of Three Rivers

Featured Topics:

  • Learn about the gateway to the Great Lakes
  • How Milwaukee’s development depended on rivers
  • How these area rivers continue to be celebrated in daily uses

April 11 | 3:30pm

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Milwaukee’s Founders

Featured Topics:

  • Gain insight on three individuals who contributed to the city’s success
  • Learn about their unique backgrounds
  • How a thriving metropolis was established despite competition

To RSVP, please complete form below by April 8.

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While here, would you like a tour of our Independent Living or Assisted Living community?

Contact Kaitlin Kelly at 414-908-4228 or email kkelly@capricommunities.com

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1500 W Sonata Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-3400

Tucked away on seven acres of scenic land just south of Milwaukee’s Wilson Park, Wilson Commons senior living campus offers all the comforts and privacy of home, with plenty of opportunities for fun, friendship, and healthy activity. For residents who request or require some assistance with their daily living activities, Wilson Commons’ Assisted Living apartment homes provide privacy, comfort, and personal care for each resident.