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Historical Essay

Old Abe and the Iron Brigade

Wisconsin in the Civil War
Discover how a pet eagle named Old Abe helped Wisconsin serve the Union in the Civil War
Classroom Material

Badger Boys in Blue: A Soldier's Letters 1862–1865

Wisconsin and the Civil War: Camp Randall
Use the letters of Civil War solders to take a closer look at Camp Randall and Wisconsin's role in the Civil War
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

Confederate Prisoners at Camp Randall as Seen in Newspaper Articles

Wisconsin in the Civil War: Camp Randall
Examine the experience of Confederate prisoners at Camp Randall through newspaper articles
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Women - About the Image Gallery

View the collection of images of Wisconsin women in a variety of activities: farm work, canning, suffragism, photography, war work and civil rights.
Property Record

123 W GILMAN ST

Community: Madison
County: Dane
Historic Name: Benajah Warnes Rental House
Reference Number: 37062
Historical Essay

A Wisconsin Connection to Wounded Knee

The Story of Lost Bird
Discover this harrowing story that brings together a feminist pioneer and the infant her husband found in the aftermath of Wounded Knee.

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