Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin. |
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Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin. |
Brief description of the various attempts to move the Wisconsin Capitol building to other locations. |
See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history. |
Learn about the meaning of "disasters in Wisconsin" and the various tragedies the state endured. |
Brief hisory of troops from Wisconsin in the Civil War. |
Learn about the LGBT rights movement in Wisconsin. This article also contains links to other articles about the history of the LGBT movement in WI. |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Red velveteen vest worn by Wisconsin Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus, c. 1975. (Museum object #1982.450.15) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Schlitz "Sunshine Vitamin D" Beer Can featuring Continental Can Co.'s new crown top design, 1936. (Museum Object 2011.77.1) |
Wisconsin Civil War Officer, U.S. Marshall, Business Owner |
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How Real Estate Owners Created Wisconsin |
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Discover how land owners promoted their towns and villages for settlers and created the cities you know today. |
How the University was Began |
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Discover how the lack of educational opportunities in Wisconsin helped create the University of Wisconsin. |
How the Women of Wisconsin Helped Win the War |
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Discover how women on the Wisconsin home front helped win the Civil War. |
Wisconsin in the Civil War |
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Discover how a pet eagle named Old Abe helped Wisconsin serve the Union in the Civil War |
Read about the brewing industry, the temperance movement, and the effects of prohibition in Wisconsin. |
The History of Modern Immigration in Wisconsin |
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Discover the economic and cultural changes that brought new immigrants to Wisconsin in the 20th century. |
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