June 2005 Highlights
The History of War of the Worlds
For most people, the name War of the Worlds invokes recollections of the now-infamous 1938 Halloween radio show narrated by a young Orson Welles, but the excitement actually began during the days of Teddy Roosevelt and Sherlock Holmes. That's when...
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Posted June 30, 2005
Bloodiest American Battle — Battle of Gettysburg Remembered
The bloodiest battle in American history was fought July 1-3, 1863. When Union and Confederate forces separated after three days of brutal combat, more than 50,000 men had been killed, wounded or taken prisoner and the Confederate invasion of the...
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Posted June 28, 2005
Ring in the Fourth of July with a Historic Twist
Independence Day provides an occasion to think about why we celebrate the day. It's a good time to look back and ponder the events that gave rise to the freedoms we enjoy today. At Wisconsin's historic sites we honor the...
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Posted June 23, 2005
The Great Circus Parade & Festival in Baraboo
Building upon the success and popularity of last year's return of The Great Circus Parade and Festival to Baraboo, Wisconsin, the annual event will once again take place in the town known as the birthplace of the Ringling Bros. Circus....
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Posted June 20, 2005
New in the Magazine: Restoration of Villa Louis
The summer issue of the Wisconsin Magazine of History features images of the extensive restoration of Villa Louis, the Wisconsin Historical Society's historic house museum in Prairie du Chien. The restoration began in 1995 and involved dozens of staff, historians,...
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Posted June 17, 2005
A Celebration of African-American Freedom
Juneteenth, or June 19, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. From its origins in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, the observance of African-American freedom has spread across the nation, including Wisconsin, where...
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Posted June 16, 2005
Society Collaborates on History Channel Grant
A 'Save our History' grant from The History Channel intended to restore and preserve an endangered Native American panther effigy mound in Mauston, Wisconsin, has led to a collaborative partnership among several groups with a stake in safeguarding the site,...
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Posted June 16, 2005
Susan Frackelton Pottery Now Online
Scholars and fans of Wisconsin artist Susan Frackelton can now view online two dozen pieces of her decorated china and renowned art pottery. Learn about her dynamic career as an artist, inventor, and businesswoman, and get a behind-the-scenes look at...
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Posted June 15, 2005
Happy 150th Birthday, "Fighting Bob" La Follette
Robert Marion La Follette, Sr., unquestionably Wisconsin's best known political leader, was born on June 14, 1855 — 150 years ago — in the town of Primrose in rural Dane County. La Follette went on to serve Wisconsin as congressman...
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Posted June 14, 2005
Robert M. La Follette: Personal Artifacts of a Public Figure
A case exhibit on display from Flag Day, June 14, through July 9, 2005, pays tribute to Robert M. La Follette, Sr. — one of the most iconic figures in Wisconsin history. In recognition of his birth 150 years ago...
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Posted June 14, 2005
Why Bob La Follette?
What's the big deal, anyway? Why is Robert M. La Follette Wisconsin's best known political figure? Who cares that it's his 150th birthday? His importance is explained, and his career is summarized, at Turning Points in Wisconsin History, where you'll...
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Posted June 14, 2005
History Day Students "Blog Home" from D.C.
Follow the online journal of 45 of Wisconsin's young historians as they compete at the National History Day contest finals in Maryland, June 12-16. These middle and high school students will present their historical research projects on topics ranging from...
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Posted June 10, 2005
Happy 138th Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright
Widely regarded as America's most influential architect, Frank Lloyd Wright left behind a rich legacy of homes and buildings, and created a distinctly American style of architecture that continues to influence architects to this day. Born in Richland Center, Wisconsin,...
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Posted June 8, 2005
Father Marquette Gets a Blog...
... And Wisconsin Gets a Name Blogs seem to be popping up everywhere. Still, Father Jacques Marquette (1637-1675) is not someone you'd normally associate with the latest trends in technology. The venerated missionary seems an unlikely blogger. But then, he...
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Posted June 6, 2005
New Book Celebrates Danish Culture in Wisconsin
June 5th, Constitution Day in Denmark, commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the constitution of 1849, which made Denmark a constitutional monarchy. It also marks the official release of the newly revised and expanded edition of Danes in Wisconsin,...
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Posted June 2, 2005
Wisconsin Royalty: Alice in Dairyland
June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin and marks the start of the yearlong duties of one of Wisconsin agriculture's most recognizable spokespersons — Alice in Dairyland. June Dairy Month began as "National Milk Month" in the summer of 1937 in...
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Posted June 1, 2005
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