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2009 Local History Regional Meeting - Old World Wisconsin

Jul 18 :: Old World Wisconsin
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Council for Local History and the Wisconsin Historical Society this meeting features a workshop on fund raising and...

The Great Circus Parade Wagon Roll-Out Days

Jun 28 - Jul 5 :: Circus World
The Great Circus Parade events kick off at Circus World in Baraboo with Wagon Roll-Out Days. Gaze upon the glorious colors of Circus World's...

Odd Wisconsin

Oct 3 - Dec 30 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
WARNING! Objects are more intriguing than they first appear. How did a rock, a plastic pink flamingo and a few strips of aluminum make history?...

An Old World Fourth of July

Jul 4 :: Old World Wisconsin
Take part in a grand and historic event like those held in small towns during the 19th & early 20th centuries as Old World Wisconsin celebrates...

A Day on the Green: Madeline Island Celebrates Independence Day

Jul 4 :: Madeline Island Museum
Independence Day traditionally marks the beginning of the summer season on Madeline Island. The whole community celebrates with a festive parade...

History Sandwiched In: Madison During the Civil War Era

Jul 7 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
Think the political scene in Madison is contentious now? You should have seen it 150 years ago. Stu Levitan, author of Madison: The Illustrated...

Summertime Fun: Odd Wisconsin Animals - The Good Fisherman

Jul 8 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
Hear the Native American style fable of the woman who wanted to marry the best fisherman in the village; he turns out to be a bear. Afterwards...

The Great Circus Parade Festival

Jul 8 - Jul 11 :: Veterans Park
Don't miss The Great Circus Parade Festival and Showgrounds located on Milwaukee's Lakefront. Live tented performances of the Kelly Miller Circus,...

An Evening with Mrs. Lincoln

Jul 9 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
Mary Todd Lincoln will offer an encore performance of the afternoon event, however this time there will be birthday cake and lemonade to celebrate...

Mrs. Lincoln Comes to Call

Jul 9 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln will be appearing via a 1st person performance by Jessica Michna. Enjoy the First Lady's presentation of humorous anecdotes...
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