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| Read about Earth Day's founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator and early environmentalist. |
| Founder of Earth Day |
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| This Wisconsin Senator, best known as the founder of Earth Day, championed the preservation of the environment and natural resources. |
| Brief history of the Democratic party in the state of Wisconsin. |
| Photographs from the Apostle Islands |
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| Learn about the history of the Apostle Islands in the northnmost part of Wisconsin, a popular summer refuge for tourists and residents. |
| Read about Wisconsin's role in the development of the environmental movement in the United States in the 20th century. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| "Blitz Fog" pesticide package, manufactured for Northern Industries, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, c. 1965-1967. (Museum object # 1999.143.22) |
| The Changing Status of the Native Americans |
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| Read about Wisconsin's Indian tribes and their changing legal status throughout the 20th century. |
| The Photographs of Harold Hone |
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| This article describes the careers of Harold Hone and Frank Utpatel in relation to the W.P.A. |
| The Early History of Wisconsin's Historical Markers Program |
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| Learn more about the early history of Wisconsin's State Historical Markers program. |
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