HERITAGEHERITAGE is the newsletter for Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc., a historic house museum dedicated to the restoration of the Pabst Mansion and the preservation of the Pabst family legacy.

OFFICERS Chair - Adam ChristianVice-Chair - Wendy Burke2nd Vice-Chair - Charles G. VogelTreasurer - Anthony FrandaSecretary - James Pabst

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRaquel FilmanowiczMichael FlockhartJune MoberlyAugust U. Pabst, Jr.Eugénie B. PabstRichard SchmidtJan WadeCharles F. Wright, Jr.

STAFFPresidentPamela Williams-Lime

HistorianJohn C. Eastberg

CuratorJodi Rich-Bartz

ArchivistJocelyn Slocum

ControllerJanet Henning

Event and Gift Shop ManagerDana Hansen

Director of Guest ExperienceGary K. Strothmann

MAY 2019 Summertime at the Pabst MansionWith sunny skies and warming temperatures, all eyes at the Pabst Mansion turn to summer activities. While daily

guided tours continue to be a large draw for visitors, there are also a few other unique opportunities available this summer that provide some new and different ways to support the museum.

OUTDOOR ESTATE SALE!

Pabst Mansion Parking lot: 2017 W. Wisconsin Ave. Saturday, June 8th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reap the benefits of the Pabst Mansion’s spring cleaning! Join us at our first-ever Outdoor Estate Sale and cookout featuring Crafty Cow MKE! Unique items will be available for purchase including architectural fragments parceled from lost Milwaukee buildings, antique furniture, framed artworks, decorative objects, Christmas décor, glassware, breweriana and much more! Avid antique collectors, Milwaukee history buffs, college students – everyone is sure to find a treasure! Milwaukee favorite, Crafty Cow will be heating up the grill from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from Crafty Cow MKE sales will be donated to the Pabst Mansion. Make sure you register for a chance to win! Enter your name to win the Beer Baron’s Basket valued at: $200.*Items for sale are NOT part of the Pabst Mansion Collection. All proceeds from sales at this event will be used to support the Pabst Mansion.

An “Evening Fit for a Baron” is what you will find at the 2019 Summer Wine Tasting at the Pabst Mansion.

Brought to you by the Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee County Historical Society together with Ruby Tap, expect a tasting of 55 wines, light appetizers, music filling the halls and grand terrace and a chance to experience the Pabst Mansion in a new and exclusive way.Guests must be 21 and older. A limited number of tickets are available for this event and each includes a Riedel wine glass.$50 per person / $40 members of the Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee County Historical Society, or Ruby Tap Wine Club Members.Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in advance for this event! For the second consecutive year it is sold out!

AGE OF EXCESS: VICTORIANS GOING OVER THE TOP

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 6:30 p.m. at the Pabst Mansion *Doors open at 6:10 p.m.A collection of short stories about people, places and objects that capture one of the great periods in American history, The Gilded Age. This is the second of four lectures given by Historian John Eastberg as part of the 2019 Pabst Mansion Lecture Series. The first lecture sold out so do not miss this opportunity for a fun, entertaining and educational evening! To purchase tickets visit www.pabstmansion.com/events. Members $15 / Non-members $20

BEER BARON’S BLASTSaturday, September 28, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Coming this fall, the inaugural debut of Beer Baron’s Blast! A new event featuring both Milwaukee’s macro brands and local micro-brews, food, entertainment and beer related goods for sale. Stay tuned for more details on our website, social media outlets and the next issue of Heritage!

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MORE ADDITIONS TO THE PABST MANSION STAFF...

Over the course of the last year, a number of original pieces to the Pabst Mansion’s

collection have returned to the house after an absence of over one-hundred and ten years. We cannot thank the descendants of Captain and Mrs. Pabst enough for their generosity and forethought in sharing these objects with us and our guests, allowing them to once again be beautifully displayed in the atmosphere for which they were originally chosen.

It is almost unheard of for a house museum created some seventy years after the family departed to have so many original objects return. Two of my favorite often-repeated comments from our visitors are that “the mansion feels like a home” and “we really can feel the Pabsts presence in this house”. The welcoming feeling that one derives from a place is created by the entire atmosphere and it is indeed palpable to those who enjoy their tours here.

Most recently, Joyce and Nick Pabst have donated not only an original painting to our collection, but also a 19th century cast brass desk set that once sat upon (and now does again) the boys’ library desk that we reacquired over five years ago. The painting is of a Hussar and his horse by Guido Sigriste (1864-1915), painted in 1895. Still in its original frame, Sigriste’s Hussar will once again be placed in the Music Room where it originally hung in the 1890s. Purchased from Milwaukee’s great 19th century art dealer, Henry Reinhardt, Hussar was a favorite of Frederick Pabst, Jr., who inherited the painting from his father’s estate. Fred, Jr. placed the painting near his favorite chair in his Oconomowoc home, where he would see it every evening when he sat down to enjoy the newspaper. We are thrilled to have it back at the Pabst Mansion!

In April we welcomed two new staff members to the Pabst Mansion team, Janet Henning and Dana Hansen. Janet has been engaged to serve as the organization’s Controller, responsible for maintaining the Mansion’s financial records. Prior to coming to the Mansion Janet has worked in similar capacities at Fortune 500 companies such as Metavante, Northwestern Mutual and MMAC in addition to running her own marketing and finance business. When not working, Janet enjoys skiing, hiking, and playing tennis as well as spending time with her husband and two sons.

Dana Hansen, who comes to us from her most recent position as Site Manager for Brew City MKE, will now serve as the Mansion’s Event and Gift Shop Manager. As a graduate from the UW-Milwaukee/Museum Studies Graduate Program, Dana will utilize her background to coordinate gift shop products, displays and events that present the Mansion in its best light as well as protect the integrity of the museum. Dana considers herself infinitely lucky to be joining the Pabst Mansion so she can continue to show her love of Milwaukee history.

Dana Hansen Janet Henning

Exciting Treasures are Welcomed Home by john c. eastberg

On April 9th, Lorna Pabst Acosta traveled to Milwaukee so that she could attend the uncrating of the Adolf Schreyer painting that she recently donated to us. Her heartfelt remarks touched all of us and we were so grateful that she could witness how much joy she gave to us by sharing this meaningful painting. She is pictured with Keith Raddatz, art conservator, who will undertake the restoration of the Schreyer later this year.

Hussar by Guido Sigriste (1864-1915)19th century cast brass desk set

Featured Gift Shop Merchandise

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treasures from the pabst mansion’s attic Featured in our gift shop this spring are exceptional architectural artifacts from lost Milwaukee buildings, quality antiques and charming artwork. These objects are to be sold for the benefit of the Pabst Mansion both in the shop and at the Outdoor Estate Sale on June 8, 2019! (please inquire for pricing tiers)

Yes, I want to be a member of Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc.!

Name ________________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________City ________________________________ State ________ Zip ________________

Phone _________________________ E-Mail ________________________________

Please make checks out to Pabst Mansion. To pay securely by credit card, visit www.pabstmansion.com/shop

I am interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact me.I am currently a member but would like to make an additional contribution to the Mansion. Enclosed is my contribution for $ __________________________ .Detach and mail to: Pabst Mansion, 2000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233M

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HIP n Comet $1,000

n Grand Circle $500n Beer Baron $250

n Brewmaster $125 n Blue Ribbon $60 n First Mate $40

pabst blue ribbon golf swagSpring is full of more than one type of Birdie! Elevate your game this spring and summer with PBR Golf Merchandise. We have you covered with PBR Pinnacle Golf Balls, Ball Markers, and Towels. Snag that Swag for $2.95-$9.95!

milwaukee proudOur Local selection of Milwaukee Products is continuing to grow in so many delicious ways! Now joining longtime favorite Col. Pabst Worcestershire Sauce (we have PBR Chaser glassware to complete that weekend Bloody Mary!) and Red Elephant Dark and Milk Chocolate, are Cream City Caramels in Sea Salt Vanilla and Assorted Beer Flavors! $5.95-$25.00

PBR Vintage Coasters and Pabst Brewing Co. Deep Etched GlasswareAvailable for a limited time is authentic Vintage Deep Etched Glassware in Steins and Hi-Ball style for all of your beer drinking needs. Complete the set with authentic Vintage Coasters in an assortment of styles for you to choose from. Get them while they last! $3.50-$25.95

Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc.2000 West Wisconsin AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53233-2043

414-931-0808WWW.PABSTMANSION.COM ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Extra, Extra! Read More About It!

Volunteers

The Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, an illustrated history by John C. Eastberg, is available online or in the Museum Shop for $49.95.

• 9 x 12 hard bound book• Over 270 pages• 235 color images• 150 historic photos

The Pabst Mansion always has a variety of volunteer openings including docents, museum shop, and events. If you would like to find out more about volunteering, call (414) 931-0808.

HOURS/ADMISSIONMonday-Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday Noon-4pm

Tours at: 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3Closed Wednesdays mid-Jan. - Feb. and Easter

Adults: $14 • Seniors/Students/Military and Veterans: $12Children ages 6-15: $8

Under 6 years of age: Free

CHRISTMAS AT THE PABST MANSIONNovember 20, 2019 - January 5, 2020

SELF-GUIDED TOURSMonday-Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday Noon-4pm

Last Entry 3:15pm dailyChristmas Eve, New Year’s Eve 10am-2pm (last entry 1:15pm)

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s DayAdults: $14.50

Seniors/Students/Military and Veterans: $12.50Children under 16: Free

Prices and hours subject to change.

Located on 20th and Wisconsin Avenue.Limited parking is available. Wheelchair accessible.