LIVE Virtual Tour
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:00pm
Zoom Platform
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The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) Center for Nursing History is a unique institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of nursing. Established in 1973, it stands as one of the few nursing history centers in the United States and is the only one in Wisconsin. The center is housed within Cunningham Hall on the UWM campus. This gallery features a vast collection of over 1,200 rare books and artifacts, including nursing uniforms, caps, pins, and tools from various eras. Notably, the center houses more than 130 nursing caps, representing different schools and time periods, and over 40 capes worn by nurses as part of their uniforms. These items provide a tangible connection to the evolution of nursing practices and education.

The virtual tour will be provided by Emeritus Professor Laurie Glass, RN, PhD, who manages the Center for Nursing History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Please join your nursing colleagues as we reflect on our past and celebrate the legacy of our profession.

Please consider making a donation to the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin (NFW). Your donation will help advance nursing through scholarships and research grants that support the next generation of nursing leaders.