A New Vision for the United States |
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Discover how a few key political issues in the 1850s gave birth to the Republican Party |
America's Longest, Most Expensive War |
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Discover the history of America's longest, most expensive war and the incredible events that happened in Wisconsin. |
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. |
Housing and Racism |
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Discover the history of the struggle for Civil Rights in Wisconsin |
World War II and it Effect on Blacks |
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Discover the effects World War II had on Blacks in Wisconsin. |
Read a biographical account of the governor of the Wisconsin territory who was largely responsible for the selection of Madison as Wisconsin's capital. |
Father of the Wisconsin Dairy Industry, Wisconsin Governor |
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Find out about the Wisconsin governor who championed for high standards in the dairy industry and founded the State Dairyman's Association. |
Father of Wildlife Ecology |
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Learn about the man whose focus on the philosophy of conservation would inspire the environmental movement during the mid-20th century. |
Urban Planning in Wisconsin |
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Learn about the man whose vision as an urban planner helped transform the city of Madison, the state park system, and the University of Wisconsin. |
Learn more about this Madisonian's contribution to the literary community. This article details his Pulitzer prize-winning plays and novels. |
Read about the life of this influential Wisconsonite and his contributions to the field of architecture. Article includes links to many primary sources. |
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