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'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...

'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...

'This Wicked Rebellion' Book Talk in Waunakee

Apr 17 :: Waunakee Public Library
Drawing from more than 11,000 letters in the Wisconsin Historical Society's Civil War collection, "This Wicked Rebellion: Wisconsin Civil War...

Wisconsin Seen: Homegrown Interpretations from the Federal Arts Projects and Social Policy

Apr 18 :: Chazen Museum of Art
The Chazen Museum of Art will host a discussion of federal arts projects in the 1930s, including the development of Greendale, a planned community...

'Limping through Life' Book Launch in Madison

Apr 30 :: Barnes and Noble West
Celebrated rural historian Jerry Apps will host the launch of his newest Wisconsin Historical Society Press book, "Limping through Life: A Farm...

National History Day State Event

May 4 :: Pyle Center
This event brings together the state finalists of the six regional competitions for sixth- through 12th-grade students participating in National...

'Mary Nohl' Book Talk and Signing in Glendale

May 9 :: North Shore Library
Co-authors Barbara Manger and Janine Smith will discuss the life and art of Fox Point, Wis., artist Mary Nohl as well as their new book for young...

'Bottoms Up' Book Event in Sheboygan Falls

May 11 :: Sheboygan Falls Memorial Library
"Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin's Historic Bars & Breweries" celebrates Wisconsin's taverns and the breweries that fueled them. Beginning with...

'Mary Nohl' Children’s Art Workshop

May 11 :: Madison Children's Museum
Children will learn about Milwaukee artist Mary Nohl and create their own version of her art during this special workshop based on the Wisconsin...

Care and Display of Textiles

May 13 :: Chippewa Valley Museum
Learn about the environmental factors that damage textiles, then learn simple, cost-effective ways to display and store clothing, quilts and...
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