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About the Wisconsin Sound Archive

Online access to Wisconsin's heritage in sound
Listen to stories and sounds of Wisconsin's past, including oral histories, radio programs, advertising, political speeches, and more.
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National History Day - Home

Welcome to National History Day in Wisconsin! Whether you are a student, teacher, parent, or volunteer explore this website and learn more about the program. For more information, contact our office!
National History Day is an exciting academic enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people and events.
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National History Day – Students

Excited? Reluctant? Enthusiastic? Overwhelmed? If any of those words describe how you’re feeling about starting your National History Day project, you are in good company. Approximately 10,000 Wisconsin students will start a project this year.
You will learn a lot about NHD on this page. Download helpful resources just for student on this page.
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National History Day - Teachers

Looking to learn more about NHD in the classroom? Make sure to contact us and register as a NHD teacher to receive our updates throughout the year.
See the wide variety of resources available to teachers to support National History Day in the classroom.
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National History Day - Teachers Toolkit

Get the contest rules, an introductory student guidebook, a teacher's handbook, theme information, and project ideas.
Get the contest rules, an introductory student guidebook, a teacher's handbook, theme information, and project ideas.
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National History Day - Volunteers

National History Day would not be possible without volunteers. Hundreds of people volunteer every year to create a strong educational experience for our students.
Find information on field trips, classroom visits and resources to assist you in teaching Wisconsin history, including 4th-grade text book resources.
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National History Day - Contests

National History Day events are held each spring in every region of Wisconsin. Below you'll find registration, dates, and contact information for your region.
Regional Contest Dates and Registration
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National History Day - Contact

Would you like more information on National History Day in Wisconsin? Are you curious about how to start NHD with your students? Perhaps you have a question about the State Event? Whatever the request, please do not hesitate to contact our office!
National History Day in Wisconsin
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National History Day - Frequently Asked Questions

National History Day Frequently Asked Questions. Email us to get answers to commonly asked questions about National History Day in Wisconsin.
National History Day Frequently Asked Questions. Email us to get answers to commonly asked questions about National History Day in Wisconsin.
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Timeline for the Wisconsin Citizen Petitions, 1836-1880

Wisconsin Citizen Petitions
News Release

October 19, 2017 - Local History and Historic Preservation Conference Comes to La Crosse this Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
This annual conference offers workshops, tours and special events for those in the local history community from around the Midwest.
Feature Story

Marin Webster Denning

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Marin Webster Denning, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Feature Story

Jerome P. Arbuckle

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Jerome P. Arbuckle, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Feature Story

Liza Kanne

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Liza Kanne, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Feature Story

Madelyn Davis

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Madelyn Davis, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Feature Story

Kaia Stueck

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Kaia Stueck, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers and Storytellers
Historical Essay

Charles W. Nash and the Nash Motor Company

Learn about the strong influence Wisconsin held on the national automobile industry in the early-mid 20th Century.
Historical Essay

Horses to Horsepower - Image Gallery Essay

Automobiles in Wisconsin History
Read about the evolution of the automotive industry and the drastic changes in manufacturing work, road infrastructure, the economy and American culture.
Historical Essay

Automobile Culture

Wisconsin and the Invention of the Car
Discover how Wisconsin's influence on the automobile and tourist culture.
Article

John Gurda

Speakers Bureau
John Gurda is a WHS Press author and a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau.

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