http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/images/common/logo.gif http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ The latest material on the Wisconsin Historical Society website. en-us Wisconsin Historical Society <webmaster@wisconsinhistory.org> 2012-05-14T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/05/finding_freedom_1.asp The Wisconsin Historical Society Press announces the release of the audio version of the book, "Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave" by Ruby West Jackson and Walter T. McDonald. Read by Jim Fleming on Wisconsin Public... /highlights/archives/findingfreedom-20121.jpg 4855@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-05-14T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/05/wake_robin.asp The sights and sounds of enchanted summers spent in Wisconsin's Northwoods during the golden age of summer cabins and restorts make "Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts" a must-read for anyone who has spent... /highlights/archives/wakerobin-20121.jpg 4852@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-05-10T10:10:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/05/momsday_special.asp With Mother's Day fast approaching, you may be scrambling to find the perfect gift. This year, why not honor your mom with a thoughtful gift that also gives back? When you give a Wisconsin Historical Society membership, your gift not... /highlights/archives/mothersday-20121.jpg 4849@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-05-09T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/05/2012historyday.asp Wisconsin's best and brightest history students from middle schools and high schools across the state emerged as national finalists after competing in the statewide finals of National History Day in Madison May 5. The 56 finalists become Team Wisconsin 2012... /highlights/archives/nhd-20121.jpg 4851@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-05-07T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/05/inspire_leaders.asp Right now, students throughout Wisconsin are developing their talents, skills and intellect as they imagine the bright future that lies ahead of them. The kids of Wisconsin dream big because their parents, teachers and mentors have always embraced their responsibility... /highlights/archives/nhd-20111.jpg 4850@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-05-03T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/harry_cole.asp Harry Ellsworth Cole (1861-1928) was a "nature lover and history lover." That's how historian Louise Phelps Kellogg remembered her colleague in her forward to Cole's book, "Stagecoach and Tavern Tales of the Old Northwest." The collection of Cole photographs at... /highlights/archives/cole-20121.jpg 4847@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-30T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/2012_season.asp May marks the start of a new season of daily activities and special events that allow visitors of all ages to explore Wisconsin history while having some family friendly fun at Wisconsin's historic sites and museums. Old World Wisconsin, the... /highlights/archives/stilts-20121.jpg 4845@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-26T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/barroom_culture.asp The Wisconsin Historical Society Press is proud to announce that "Tavern League: Portraits of Wisconsin Bars" by Carl Corey won Gold in the Photography Book category from PubWest Book Design Awards. The PubWest Design Awards were developed to recognize superior... /highlights/archives/tavernleague-20111.jpg 4844@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-23T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/auction_2012.asp The FRIENDS of the Wisconsin Historical Society will roll out the support organization's 30th Star Benefit Antiques Auction on Saturday, April 28, in the historic Clausing Barn at Old World Wisconsin, an event that provides important funding for the Society.... /highlights/archives/antiques-20121.jpg 4843@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-19T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/1940_census.asp After 72 years, genealogists have struck a gold mine of information about America's past. Earlier this month, the staff of the National Archives and Records Administration released the 1940 census, and it has sparked additional interest in exploring family history.... /highlights/archives/1940census-20121.jpg 4841@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-16T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/farmstead_chef.asp You're invited to partake of a scrumptious dinner at the Wisconsin Historical Museum on Madison's Capitol Square and to spend an evening in the company of 'Farmstead Chef' co-authors Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko as they discuss our culinary heritage.... /highlights/archives/gardentastes-20121.jpg 4840@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-12T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/ghostships.asp /highlights/archives/ghostships-20121.jpg 4835@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-09T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/writing_awards.asp "Wisconsin Magazine of History" contributor, Mary Ellen Gabriel, will receive an award for her work on the magazine from the Council for Wisconsin Writers. Gabriel will receive the 2011 Kay Levin Award for Short Nonfiction for her winning article entry,... /highlights/archives/awards-20121.jpg 4833@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-05T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/04/12_savethedate.asp The Society's 2012 Local History and Historic Preservation Conference will be in Madison on September 28-29. This is the sixth annual conference in which the Society brings together professionals and volunteers to discuss their work in preserving and sharing our... /highlights/archives/savethedate-20121.jpg 4831@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-04-02T10:00:00-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/archives/2012/03/historic_homes.asp You can help double support for the Society's Historic Preservation Web Initiative by making a special, one-time gift before April 30. A grant from Preserve America, an initiative of the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior,... /highlights/archives/hpinitiative-20121.jpg 4829@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/highlights/ Big 2012-03-29T10:00:00-06:00