Milwaukee to Unveil African American Veterans Memorial
The "We Were There" artwork honoring generations of African American military service will be unveiled at noon on November 15.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in African-American
A memorial artwork titled "We Were There" will be unveiled in Milwaukee on November 15 at noon, recognizing generations of African American military service. The piece is intended to preserve the stories of African American veterans.
Why it matters
The artwork gives a public, lasting form to the service and experiences of African American veterans in Milwaukee. The unveiling is open to veterans and the wider community.
The unveiling takes place at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts near 32nd Street and Hampton Avenue. The event is scheduled for noon on November 15, 2026.
The players
Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts
A Milwaukee institution dedicated to preserving African American music and arts, which is hosting the unveiling of the memorial artwork.
The details
The "We Were There" memorial artwork is being unveiled at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts, which is located near 32nd Street and Hampton Avenue. The event is open to veterans and the community.
Timeline
November 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.: Unveiling of the "We Were There" memorial artwork.
Culture Shift
The memorial extends the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts' mission of preserving African American culture to include the military service of African American veterans. It reflects a broader effort to document and publicly honor contributions that have often gone unrecorded in local history.
Milwaukee residents and veterans can attend the noon unveiling on November 15 at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts. The event offers a chance to see the artwork and learn about the veterans it honors in person.
The takeaway
Attending public unveilings like this one is a direct way to learn about local African American history and the service of veterans in your community. Check the institute's schedule before the event to plan your visit.
What happens next
The "We Were There" memorial artwork will be unveiled at noon on November 15, 2026, at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts.
Further reading
Explore more on African-American culture in Milwaukee and beyond.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WISN.
