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Classroom Material

The Sinking of the Lucerne

Interactive Resource, Historical Essay, Slide Show
Learn about how the Lucerne sank in the Chequamegon Bay in 1886
Classroom Material

Native People of Wisconsin Interactive Resource

Supplemental teaching materials for 'Native People of Wisconsin'
Interactive whiteboard resources designed for use with Patty Loew's "Native People of Wisconsin" for the 4th grade classroom.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Capitols

During its history, Wisconsin has had five capitols. Read a brief chronology and see a timeline.
Historical Essay

Life in Early Madison

Learn about life in early Madison
Historical Essay

Surveying on the Wisconsin Frontier

Learn about the first official government survey of Wisconsin Territory
Historical Essay

October 8, 1871, the Night Peshtigo, Wisconsin, was Destroyed by Fire

Learn about the Peshtigo fire of 1871
Online Exhibit

That's the Ticket! A Parade of Presidential Elections

Learn about America's presidential elections since 1856 and discover how Wisconsin voted.

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