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Historical Essay

The Spy Who Died in the Dells

Hero of the Confederacy
Discover the story of Belle Boyd, the celebrity Civil War spy who died while performing in the Wisconsin Dells.
Historical Essay

Up in Smoke: The Story of the 1904 Wisconsin State Capitol Fire - Image Gallery Essay

Learn more about the 1904 fire that destroyed the third Wisconsin State Capitol.
Property Record

309 WISCONSIN ST

Community: Eau Claire
County: Eau Claire
Historic Name: Victor Wolf Residence
Reference Number: 41909
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Capitols

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

Civil War Primary Source Sets

Primary source collections curated by Wisconsin educators, complete with lesson plans for classroom use.
Primary source collections curated by Wisconsin educators, complete with lesson plans for classroom use.
Historical Essay

Corinth, Second Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Read about the Civil War battle that took place in Corinth, Mississippi. The article details Wisconsin's significant role in this Union victory.
Book or Pamphlet

Hardcover: $25.00
192 pages, 110 b&w/color photos, 7 x 9
ISBN: 9780870208423

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Price: $25.0
Online Store

Thoroughly researched and vibrantly told, <em>Vencdedor</em> is a captivating account of a racing sailboat famous for its exploits and victories and of the man who built it. Vencedor, a 63-foot cutter, was built in Wisconsin by the Racine Boat Manufacturing Company in the golden age of yachting.

Thoroughly researched and vibrantly told, Vencdedor is a captivating account of a racing sailboat famous for its exploits and victories and of the man who built it. Vencedor, a 63-foot cutter, was built in Wisconsin by the Racine Boat Manufacturing Company in the golden age of yachting.

Price: $27.95
General Information

Society Honors Centennial of the Wisconsin Capitol

Information and resources on the Centennial of the Wisconsin Capitol in 2017
Historical Essay

'Forward' Statue

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

Wisconsin in the Civil War

Explore 25,000 pages of original documents about Wisconsin in the Civil War, including soldiers' letters, photos and battle summaries.
Historical Essay

Lake Superior Chippewa Bands (Ojibwe)

A Brief Introduction to Ojibwe Bands of Lake Superior Chippewa
Read about the six bands of Wisconsin Lake Superior Chippewa. Learn more on each band's website about their history, culture, and more.

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