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Historic Recipes

Check out these day-to-day recipes from Wisconsin's past!
Historical Essay

31st Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 31st Wisconsin Infantry was organized by companies at Prairie du Chien and at Camp Utley in Racine.
Historical Essay

War of 1812 Cannonball

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Fragment of six-pound cannonball fired in battle between American and British forces on July 1814 at Prairie du Chien, Illinois Territory (now Wisconsin).
Historical Essay

Civil War Loyalty Flag

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
20-star United States Flag used in initiation ceremonies to the Union League, where members swore to protect the Union and its values, Prairie du Chien, Wi
Historical Essay

Lice Comb from Fort Crawford

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bone lice comb from site of first Fort Crawford in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, 1816-1829. (Museum object #1997.62.11941)
Historical Essay

Kellogg, Col. John A. (1828 - 1883)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Authtor, Attorney, State Senator
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Folk Music Project Images - Image Gallery Essay

View images of regional singers and musicians from the Helene Stratman-Thomas folk music project.

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