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Friday, May 24, 2013
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Circus World Kicks Off its Performance Season | The heyday of the circus in America is alive and well at Circus World in Baraboo, which began another rollicking performance season last weekend. Circus entertainment has thrilled American audiences for generations and, thanks to...Learn more |  |
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Upcoming Events
Spring into the Past Springtime is a flurry of activity on our 19th- and early 20th-century farmyards and homesteads, with lots of different seasonal chores for you to try. Enjoy a different theme each weekend. These include:Sheep to Shawl See more about this event
Free Webinar: African-American Genealogical Resources at the Wisconsin Historical Society Prepare yourself for the upcoming "African-American Genealogy Conference: Looking for a Home." This free webinar will provide valuable information about the collections available in the Society's library and archives.
Instructor: Rick Pifer, director of public services See more about this event
Circus Model Builders Convention and Show Circus model builders are men, women, boys and girls who love the circus, and share this love through the exhibition of small-scale circus models of their own creation. These folks hold a deep fascination for See more about this event
Celebrate Wisconsin Folklife Sing, dance, craft and eat your way through the ethnic folk traditions that make Wisconsin unique. Different traditions featured each weekend during this monthlong celebration. Our thanks to Wisconsin Public Radio, WHAD 90.7 FM, for See more about this event
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MAY IS MEMBER
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This Day in Wisconsin History
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1864 - (Civil War) Second Day of the Battle of North Anna, Virginia On the second day of fighting at Hanover Junction, Virginia, Union troops crossed the North Anna River but were turned back. The 2nd, 6th, 7th, and 36th Wisconsin Infantry regiments participated in this battle....
1912 - Actor and Director Joseph Anthony Born On this date Joseph Deuster (Joseph Anthony) was born in Milwaukee. He directed All In A Night's Work (1961), Tomorrow (1972), The Career (1959), and The Matchmaker (1958). He also appeared as an actor in... View more
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SALUTING OUR VETERANSThis Memorial Day read the unforgettable collection and tribute to our Vietnam veterans in the book, "Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories: Our Veterans Remember." Paperback: $24.95. Call 888-999-1669 or shop online. Buy Now
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WISCONSIN HISTORICAL IMAGESNearly 70,000 historical photographs are available for purchase online. Browse dozens of topical galleries or search for specific places, people, topics or events. Browse Wisconsin Historical Images
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY CONFERENCESave the date for "Looking for a Home," a two-day adventure into African-American genealogy, featuring internationally known genealogist, author and lecturer, Tony Burroughs. June 21-22 in Madison. Register for the Conference
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ODD WISCONSIN
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The Story of Memorial DayMany cities and towns claim to have held the first Memorial Day ceremony. But where did this holiday really begin? And how did it evolve in the public mind from a solemn commemoration of military sacrifices, to a general display of public patriotism, to the unofficial launch of summer, and finally back to its solemn roots? Here's the answer, with...
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