Explore Milwaukee's Chinese heritage with a walking tour in Forest Home Cemetery.
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This walking tour offers a deep dive into the history of Chinese immigrants in Milwaukee, guided by docent Sara Wong. Starting from 1874, the tour explores the contributions and challenges faced by Chinese-American families in Wisconsin. You'll learn about the cultural and religious traditions that have been preserved and celebrated over generations.
The tour takes place in Forest Home Cemetery, where you'll find historical markers and hear stories of resilience and community building. It's an educational experience that highlights the impact of Chinese immigrants on local culture and commerce. This is a must for history buffs and anyone interested in the diverse tapestry of Milwaukee's past.
Meet Chinese immigrants and Chinese-American Milwaukeeans whose traditions, activism and entrepreneurism forever shaped our city and state. Docent Sara Wong introduces us to the city’s first Chinese immigrants and Chinese-American families, chronicling their contributions to Wisconsin culture and commerce. Only two historical markers recognize the state’s early Chinese immigrants, one on King Drive; the other in Sec. 48 of Forest Home. Resilience begins in 1874 and Sec. 48. A generation of “bachelors”—laborers who arrived alone in the U.S. and couldn't marry or reunite with family under the Chinese Exclusion Act—are laid to rest and remembered here. Early to mid-twentieth century immigrants and Chinese-American Milwaukeeans raise families, open businesses and establish cultural and religious organizations. Resilience traces their successful efforts to dismantle the discrimination and isolation experienced by earlier generations and ancestors. Wong’s tour covers personal history, multi-generational families and touches on Chinese religious and memorialization traditions like the Ching Ming Festival (grave-sweeping day). Walk and learn with us and embrace the power of culture and community on this vibrant, first-of-its-kind historical tour.
