Learn about the Hungarian immigrants who came to Wisconsin from the 19th century through the post-World War II era. |
Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources. |
Read the history of Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin, a unique a community developed by formerly enslaved African American slaves in the mid-19th century. |
A History of Disease in Wisconsin |
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Read this informative collection of all the outbreaks and epidemics in Wisconsin's history. |
Madison's Oldest Resident |
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Born into slavery, Hettie Pierce lived 115 years and was able to fully experience both life before and after emancipation. |
How Wisconsin Created the Workday |
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Discover the history of the labor movement in Wisconsin and how it created the modern work week. |
Learn about the development of professional sports teams in Wisconsin in the 19th and 20th centuries. |
The Industry That Changed the State |
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Discover how the logging industry shaped Wisconsin's economy and culture from the 19th century to the present. |
A Brief History of one of Wisconsin's Earliest Crops |
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Discover the history of wild rice in Wisconsin. |
Read about the brewing industry, the temperance movement, and the effects of prohibition in Wisconsin. |
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