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| African American history celebrated as area residents discuss the Society's plans for a new Wisconsin history museum |
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| African American history celebrated as Madison area residents discuss plans for a new museum |
| Area residents discuss plans for a new Wisconsin history museum |
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| Area residents discuss plans for a new Wisconsin history museum |
| Learn about the types of work-study opportunities available at the Society. |
| See all Society, Museum and Historic Sites volunteer opportunities. |
| Explore this in-depth online training for preservation commissioners. |
| Wisconsin History Maker Award |
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| Learn more about this world-renowned bassist and his influential role at the University of Wisconsin and in the city of Madison. |
| Wisconsin History Maker Award |
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| Learn about this Madisonian philanthropist, his leading role in many non-profit organizations, and his generous donations including the Overture Center. |
| Wisconsin History Maker Award |
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| Read about the prolific life of the man who has served as director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band for over 40 years. |
| Wisconsin History Maker Award |
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| Learn about the creator of The American Girls Collection and her significant philanthropic contributions to the arts, education, historic preservation. |
| See a list of historical highlights from Wisconsin history |
| Wisconsin and the Civil War: Camp Randall |
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| Use the letters of Civil War solders to take a closer look at Camp Randall and Wisconsin's role in the Civil War |
| Wisconsin in the Civil War: Camp Randall |
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| In this lesson students will examine the letter of John Cronk to learn more about Camp Randall and the role Wisconsin played in the Civil War |
| Wisconsin in the Civil War: Camp Randall |
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| Examine the experience of Confederate prisoners at Camp Randall through newspaper articles |
| Date: | 1960 |
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| Description: | Elevated view looking east from Lincoln Terrace on Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is in the foreground and... |
| Date: | 08 04 1931 |
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| Description: | Oscar Mayer refrigerated railroad freight car with "Oscar Mayer's Meats of Good Taste" advertisement on the side. |
| Date: | 1974 |
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| Description: | Last elm tree on State Street being cut down. The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Memorial Union are in the background. |
| Date: | 07 17 1971 |
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| Description: | The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park. Crowds line the streets, and a crane is in the background. |
| Date: | 1876 |
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| Description: | Home of Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn on Monroe Street at the east end of what is now the Edgewood College campus. Washburn is probably the man at left. |
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