July 2006 Highlights
Kids Get in Free at Historic Sites All August!
August — the last full month of summer — means there is still plenty of time for families to enjoy some day trips and weekend outings together before it's time to head back to school. And you had better put...
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Posted July 31, 2006
Harleys Come Home for the Milwaukee Rally
Milwaukee has given the world many things (think beer, custard, typewriters), one of which brings thousands of devoted fans and enthusiasts to Wisconsin State Fair Park each year — Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The annual Milwaukee Rally (July 27-30) features four days...
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Posted July 28, 2006
Earliest Wisconsin Documents Go Online
Stories of pioneer settlers, letters of French officers, and speeches by Indian leaders are just some of the riches now available for free thanks to a digitization project just completed by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
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Posted July 26, 2006
Exhibit Traces Mississippi River Connections
"River Connections," a new exhibit at Stonefield historic site, explores the intricate links between the mighty Mississippi River and the towns and environs nestled next to it. The exhibit traces the history of the Mississippi River and its critical role...
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Posted July 24, 2006
The Battle of Wisconsin Heights
On July 21, 1832, U.S. troops caught up with Black Hawk as his band of Sauk, Fox and Kickapoo retreated toward the Mississippi, and the two forces engaged in one of the state's most famous battles. Earlier that day, the...
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Posted July 21, 2006
"Person to Person" Exhibit Now Online
Don't know a burl bowl from a bingo basket? Wondering what whirligigs, dancing bears, and Robin Yount have in common? If you didn't get a chance to see the recent folk culture exhibition at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, or if...
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Posted July 19, 2006
Animals and Machines Power the Farms
Old World Wisconsin will put its farm animals to work on Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, as the outdoor museum of rural life showcases how animals and machines eased the burden of human toil on 19th- and early 20th-century Wisconsin...
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Posted July 17, 2006
The Magic of Summer Nights
Few things in life are as pleasant as an evening under the stars on a warm summer night. From summer theater and evening cruises to beer gardens and toasted marshmallows, summer nights in Wisconsin are filled with possibilities. Outdoor beer...
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Posted July 14, 2006
Gaylord Nelson Historical Marker Unveiled
Citizens of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, gathered along the banks of the St. Croix River on Saturday, July 8, to celebrate the legacy of Wisconsin native and former U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. The day's events included the dedication of an...
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Posted July 12, 2006
See the War of 1812 in Wisconsin at Villa Louis
Imagine a time when British flags flew over Wisconsin. That's precisely what happened in July 1814 when the only battle of the War of 1812 fought in Wisconsin took place — the Battle of Prairie du Chien. Even though the...
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Posted July 10, 2006
Frank Zeidler — The Last American Socialist
Former Milwaukee Mayor and lifelong Milwaukeean Frank P. Zeidler died Friday of congestive heart failure. The last Socialist to run a major American city, Zeidler's three terms in office (1948 to 1960) were marked by the construction of public housing,...
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Posted July 9, 2006
Boating in Wisconsin a Longtime Tradition
With more than 15,000 lakes, 43,000 miles of rivers, and 650 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, it isn't too surprising that boating is a popular activity in Wisconsin. Long before boating became a recreational activity, however, boats were the only...
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Posted July 7, 2006
Wisconsin's Bathing Beauties
One of the most daring fashions ever to grace the world's beaches was introduced in Paris 60 years ago this July 5th — the bikini. Designed by Louis Reard, the skimpy two-piece was named for the Pacific Atoll where the...
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Posted July 5, 2006
Chinese Acrobats Dazzle Circus World Crowds
The "ooohs" and "aaahs," punctuated by spontaneous and thunderous applause, tell the tale. An incredibly talented troupe of Chinese circus acrobats direct from mainland China dazzles crowds at Circus World Museum twice daily with their amazing feats of balance, synergy...
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Posted July 3, 2006
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