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'Wisconsin Innovations: From the Iconic to the Unexpected'

Sep 17 - Aug 3 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
Discover the diverse array of inventions, concepts and traditions that originated, in one way or another, in Wisconsin. You probably know about...

You Are Here: Maps and Meanings

Apr 2 - Nov 9 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
We all use maps to find our way. Yet maps can show much more than destinations. They help define who we are and where we belong, and can help...

Culinary History Dinner at Pendarvis

Apr 12 - Apr 13 :: Pendarvis
In a throwback to its own past as a fine Cornish restaurant operated by Pendarvis founders Edgar Hellum and Bob Neal, Pendarvis will host a pair...

'Fill 'er Up' Book Talk in Manitowoc

Apr 13 :: Heritage Center
Hit the road with authors Jim Draeger and Mark Speltz, co-authors of "Fill'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations," for a guided tour...

Hearthside Dinner

Apr 13 :: Wade House
Wade House bustles with activity as guests anticipate a savory meal of a bygone era. Guests participate in a special Hearthside Dinner program,...

Genealogy: French-Canadian Genealogy

Apr 13 :: Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters
French-Canadian research can be challenging. This class will uncover the variety of sources needed when locating information about your French-Canadian...

'Jens Jensen' Author Appearance at the Gaylord Nelson Earth Day Conference in Madison

Apr 15 :: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
William Tishler, author of the book "Jens Jensen: Writings Inspired by Nature," will sign copies of the book at the Wisconsin Historical Society...

Webinar: The Draper Manuscripts

Apr 16 :: Online Webinar
Lyman Copeland Draper (1815-1891) was a lifelong student of early American history. Although he was born and raised in upstate New York, Draper...

The Beautiful Music All Around Us with Stephen Wade

Apr 16 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
Combining images, live music and spoken narrative, this presentation brings viewers along on Stephen Wade's 18-year journey into musical traditions...

History Sandwiched In: History of the Bicycle in America

Apr 16 :: Wisconsin Historical Museum
During the 19th century, the bicycle evoked an exciting new world in which even a poor person could travel afar and at will. But was the "mechanical...
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