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General Information

Learn About the Authors and Contributors of the 4th-Grade Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
This book was developed in consultation with an advisory board of reading specialists, history scholars, curriculum coordinators, and teachers
Historical Essay

Albers, Sheryl K. 1954

Term: Sheryl K. Albers (1954) in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
Historical Essay

Bading, Gerhard Adolph (1870 - 1946)

Gerhard Adolph Bading
Discover the history of Gerhard Adolph Bading
Historical Essay

Baetz, Henry (1830 - 1910)

Politician
Discover the history of Henry Baetz
Historical Essay

Kewaunee

Origin of Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Kewaunee, Wisconsin
General Information

Wisconsin Historical Eras and Themes

Need a quick overview of our state's historical era and themes? Check this out.
Field Trip or Tour

'What's the Big Idea' Guided Tour

Wisconsin Historical Museum Field Trip
If your school or class working on a project-based lesson or taking part in the National History Day program, this field trip is for you!
Historical Essay

Schlitz 'Sunshine Vitamin D Beer Can'

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Schlitz "Sunshine Vitamin D" Beer Can featuring Continental Can Co.'s new crown top design, 1936. (Museum Object 2011.77.1)
Historical Essay

Zeuske, Cathy S. 1958

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

Civil Rights Movement in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Civil Rights Movement in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

School Forests

Brief description and history of school forests.
Historical Essay

Bach, Christopher (1835 - 1927)

Musician
Discover the history of Christopher Bach
Historical Essay

Emma Helen Blair (1851 - 1911)

Historical Editor and Translator
Discover the history of Emma Helen Blair
Classroom Material

History Hunters Cemetery Tour

Use a local cemetery to teach students about community history as well as the historical information that can be found at a cemetery
Field Trip or Tour

'Native People of Wisconsin' Guided Tour

Wisconsin Historical Museum Field Trip
Take a field trip to the Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison! Students will learn about Wisconsin archaeology, the fur trade, and native people.
Guide or Instruction

How to Plan a School-Level NHD Event: Part 2: Day of the Event

National History Day in Wisconsin
What to do the day of a National History Day event at your school
Historical Essay

The Budget Deficit of 1921

How a New Progressive Governor Repaired the Economy
Read about Governor John J. Blaine's plan to deal with the Budget Deficit of 1921.
Historical Essay

Basic information about Wisconsin

Discover some interesting facts about Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Berger, Victor, 1860-1929

Symbol of Milwaukee Socialism
Learn about the man who was the symbol of Milwaukee Socialism. Read about his involvement in the newspaper business, politics, and his anti-war stance.
Classroom Material

Selling the War to the American Public

Conflict on the Homefront: Wisconsin During World War I
Use WWI posters to learn more about WWI as well as the use of this media in building support for the war

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