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Historical Essay

Street, Joseph Montfort 1780-1840

Indian Agent
Biography of Indian agent Joseph Montfort Street.
Historical Essay

Zeuske, Cathy S. 1958

Politician and State Treasurer
Discover the history of Cathy S. Zeuske
Historical Essay

Baraboo, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Hill Street Blues Badge

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Police captain's badge prop worn by Wisconsin's Daniel J. Travanti on the television series Hill Street Blues, 1981-1987. (Museum object #2007.41.2)
Historical Essay

'Forward' Statue

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
'Forward' statue by Wisconsin artist Jean Pond Miner, 1893. (Museum object #1998.1.1)
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Emigrant Agency

Brief history of the Wisconsin Emigrant Agency.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Capitols

During its history, Wisconsin has had five capitols. Read a brief chronology and see a timeline.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Executive Residence

A Short History
Learn the history of the Wisconsin Executive Residence.
General Information

Alternate Formats of the Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
Specialized formats of this book are available in Braille, audio, large print, and electronic formats for K–12 students with disabilities.
Historical Essay

Origins of Madison Street Names

The Constitutional Convention's Influence on the City
Find out where some of the most traveled streets of Madison got their names.
Historical Essay

Zepnick, Josh 1968

Politician
Discover the history of Josh Zepnick
Historical Essay

Nolen, John, 1869-1937

Urban Planning in Wisconsin
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.
Field Trip or Tour

How to Schedule a Research Field Trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society

National History Day Research
Learn how to schedule a fieldtrip to the Wisconsin Historical Society
Historical Essay

The First Madison Lodgings

From Under a Tree to Madison's Most Popular Lodge
Discover the story surrounding the planning and construction of the first building erected in Madison.
General Information

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
Historical Essay

Ziegelbauer, Bob 1951

Politician
Discover the history of Bob Ziegelbauer
Historical Essay

Young, Leon D. 1967

Politician and former Police Officer
Discover the history of Leon D. Young
Historical Essay

Early Madison Hand-Carved Table

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Early hand-carved table made by Levi Havemann, a German immigrant to Madison, c. 1860. (Museum object #1998.21.1)
Classroom Material

Soldier John Cronk's Letter Describes Training Camp

Wisconsin in the Civil War: Camp Randall
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
Classroom Material

Wisconsin Firsts and Other Famous Facts

See a list of historical highlights from Wisconsin history

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