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Odd Wisconsin … The Sequel
Why would the University of Wisconsin have a band play for cows? Why was a state congressman given a 7-foot-long bowie knife at the Republican National Convention in 1860? What do a rock, a drinking glass and an engine fragment have to say about race relations in the 1950s, a presidential assassination attempt, and a Vietnam War protest gone wrong?
And how can a few strips of aluminum, a plastic pink flamingo and a bunch of bras make history?
Last October the Wisconsin Historical Museum explored these questions when it unveiled the exhibit, Odd Wisconsin, featuring an exclusive collection of curious and authentic Wisconsin artifacts. The exhibit covers a side of our state's history you probably didn't hear about in the classroom. Though full of unusual and eye-catching objects, Odd Wisconsin also explores the fascinating stories locked inside seemingly mundane objects. Following the success of this show, the museum will be unveiling Odd Wisconsin II in the fall of 2009. Which artifacts will be included will be determined using your feedback.
Help Us Answer Some Questions
What if the Reds won the Cold War? When are clowns not so funny? Who wore this uniform? Did this plate really witness the death of a president?
These are questions that might be asked in Odd Wisconsin II, but we need you to help us decide which artifacts to include. Whether or not you've visited Odd Wisconsin, you can have your voice heard by taking the museum's online exhibit survey — it will take less than five minutes. Not only can you weigh in on which objects will be in next fall's exhibit, you can vote on potential exhibit topics for future exhibitions. The Wisconsin Historical Museum appreciates your opinion and values your help in creating appealing exhibits for all visitors.
:: Posted March 26, 2009
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