Celebrations of Memorial Day Throughout History |
---|
Discover the history of Memorial Day celebrations in Wisconsin. |
Brief history of the automobile industry in Wisconsin. |
Learn about the Lithuanians who emigrated to Wisconsin in the early 20th century and again after World War II. |
Learn about the history of Arab communities in Wisconsin. This article includes statistical data on countries of origin and the process of assimilation. |
Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources. |
Civil War Battle Summary |
---|
Learn about the Civil War battle that spawned the nickname "Iron Brigade." Article details Wisconsin's role in the battle and includes links. |
The Midwestern Heritage of One of the 20th Century's Greatest Poetic Innovators |
---|
Discover literary giant Ezra Pound's connection to the frontier wilds of Wisconsin. |
Civil War Battle Summary |
---|
Read about Wisconsin's role in one of the engagements that broke the Confederate siege of Chattanooga, TN. The article includes links to related documents. |
Wisconsin and the Invention of the Car |
---|
Discover how Wisconsin's influence on the automobile and tourist culture. |
Read the history of Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin, a unique a community developed by formerly enslaved African American slaves in the mid-19th century. |
Learn about the Hungarian immigrants who came to Wisconsin from the 19th century through the post-World War II era. |
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. |
Madison's Oldest Resident |
---|
Born into slavery, Hettie Pierce lived 115 years and was able to fully experience both life before and after emancipation. |
Read about the creation and early success of the famous Ringling Brothers circus founded in Baraboo, Wisconsin. |
Governor and Progressive |
---|
Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette and the Progressive Movement reformed state government and the Republican Party. |
How Wisconsin Created the Workday |
---|
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 |
---|
Discover how the logging industry shaped Wisconsin's economy and culture from the 19th century to the present. |
An Ordinary Woman has an Extraordinary Encounter |
---|
The story of Mary Hayes-Chynoweth, one of Wisconsin's most famous mystics who also predicted the future on a number of occasions. |
If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.
Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: