Good morning,

 

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance are excited to announce the launch of a free walking tour Smartphone app and MP3 download complete with historical photos, audio narration and key historical facts about Milwaukee's Soldiers Home Historic District.

 

The walking tour app, narrated by State Historic Preservation Officer, Jim Draeger, is currently available for free download on iTunes for iPhone users and Google Play for Android users. The tour is also available via MP3 download on Amazon.com. For more information on the tour please see below or visit SavetheSoldiersHome.com/tour.

 

Sincerely,

 

Take a Walking Tour of the

Milwaukee Soldiers Home

 

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance have launched a free walking tour of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. The Milwaukee Soldiers Home Walking Tour takes users on a fascinating journey through a hidden jewel in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Featuring stunning architecture, and history dating back to the Civil War, the Milwaukee Soldiers Home, a National Historic Landmark, is one of Milwaukee's most cherished historic assets.

 

The walking tour is an excellent way for community organizations, business groups, school classrooms and interested community members to learn more about an important piece of Milwaukee's history.

 

Downloading the Walking Tour is Easy!

• Smartphone Users: The app is currently available for free download on iTunes for iPhone users and Google Play for Android users. To download the app, visit the store on your mobile device and search Milwaukee Soldiers Home

     

• MP3 Player Users: The walking tour audio is also available for download and use on MP3 players. Click here to download the files from Amazon.com to play your MP3 player.

 

Download the Corresponding Map:

Click here to download a map of the historic district, complete with walking tour stops and building names.

 

Share Your Photos:

We want to see your photos and hear your feedback! Help spread the word about Milwaukee's Soldiers Home Historic District to your friends, family and followers using the hashtag #MKESoldiersHome on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

Click here to download a flyer and invite your friends and colleagues to take the tour.

 

Acknowledgments:

The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance are extremely grateful to all those who have contributed their time, resources and expertise to this project, including:

• Jim Draeger, Wisconsin Historical Society
• Patricia Lynch, Harvest Graphics and West Side Soldiers Aid Society
• Jill Zahn, VAMC Librarian
• Laura Rinaldi, Reclaiming Our Heritage