May 2008 Highlights
Wisconsin Works, 12 Years On
April 2008 marked the 12th anniversary of Wisconsin Works, or W-2, a pioneering piece of welfare legislation that became a national model for welfare reform. Signed into law in 1996 by Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson, W-2 replaced Wisconsin's benefits-based system...
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Posted May 14, 2008
Old World Wisconsin Revels in Rituals of Spring
All the springtime activities that a time traveler could expect to see if whisked back to late-19th-century Wisconsin — sheep shearing, plowing in the fields, carding and spinning wool, soap making and much more — will be the order of...
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Posted May 12, 2008
Hometown Stories: La Crosse Debuts May 12
On Monday, May 12, the latest installment in the Society's Wisconsin Hometown Stories partnership with Wisconsin Public Television debuts at 8 p.m. Each program in the series celebrates the evolution of a Wisconsin town, its residents and the stories they...
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Posted May 9, 2008
Team Wisconsin, Ready for Nationals
Forty-eight Wisconsin students who competed in the statewide finals of National History Day on May 3 will represent the Badger state at the national event in June in College Park, Maryland. Students came to the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters in...
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Posted May 7, 2008
New Exhibit: Chris Farley Remembered
A little more than 10 years ago, comedian and Madison native Chris Farley passed away at the age of 33. With the help of the Farley family, the Wisconsin Historical Museum will celebrate his life and his love of Wisconsin,...
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Posted May 5, 2008
Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month
May is Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month, a time to showcase Wisconsin's diverse and unique heritage. In communities all over Wisconsin, local historical societies, museums, public libraries and other institutions use this month-long celebration to highlight the important role historic...
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Posted May 2, 2008
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