MKE Rhine Maiden

Milwaukee’s Emerald Necklace is the term used to describe our extensive public park System. Milwaukee’s a great city for a walk in the park and an even better place for learning our local history!

By the early 1890s, 86% of Milwaukee was comprised of immigrants and their children, while nationwide, the average was a mere 33%. What was it that attracted so many European settlers to the emerging midwestern port town on the western banks of Lake Michigan, now known as Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Before the influx of white settlers, there were First Nations. Miles of rolling hills and woodlands once enveloped the land now called Milwaukee. First Nations Peoples found a balance of life and land persisting over thousands of years. Discover why First Nations made Milwaukee a “Gathering place by the water.”

In a past life, the Rhine Maiden was a graphic designer. Always having had a side hustle, she continues practicing as a freelance artist, photographer, history enthusiast, and writer. All of MKE Rhine Maiden’s work is done by her own hand, only sharing authentic ideas and artwork without the assistance of ai. #noaiart #MKEPride