July 2004 Highlights
New from the Society Press — Irish in Wisconsin
In the most recent addition to the Society Press Ethnic History Series, Irish in Wisconsin, author David G. Holmes shows the impact of the Irish on the state's early development and politics. Ella Gogin of Waushara County (pictured at right)...
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Posted July 29, 2004
The Circus Is In Town — 10,000 Historical Images Now Available
Continuing the ongoing project to digitize images from its collection of more than 2 million items, the Wisconsin Historical Society has now made a selection of circus photographs spanning almost 75 years available in our Historical Images. The Web site's...
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Posted July 21, 2004
A Winning Partnership — Wisconsin Public Television and Us
The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Public Television have combined their skills and expertise to produce a body of work called the Wisconsin Collection. The Society's significant archival resources and historical expertise, along with WPT's ability to tell stories and...
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Posted July 14, 2004
Court Affirms State Ownership of Historic Shipwrecks
The United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Chicago has affirmed an earlier decision by the federal district court in Milwaukee, which held that the state of Wisconsin owns a historic shipwreck lying in state waters. The...
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Posted July 8, 2004
What Do You Want To Do This Weekend?
There are plenty of exciting things happening at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, from films and archaeology activities to photography and paintings. There are things to do with the kids, too. Not in Madison? Try outdoor Shakespeare at Old World Wisconsin...
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Posted July 8, 2004
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