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Historical Essay

What Was the 1964 Freedom Summer Project?

Read an overview of this pivotal event in the nation's civil rights era
Historical Essay

Desegregation and Civil Rights in Wisconsin

Housing and Racism
Discover the history of the struggle for Civil Rights in Wisconsin
Classroom Material

Teacher Materials for the 1964 Freedom Summer Project

Sourcebook, PowerPoint Presentation, Video
Help students learn about the civil rights era with resources designed for teaching about Freedom Summer. Access original source documents, images, video
General Information

March On, Milwaukee

Educator Resources on the Milwaukee Fair Housing Marches for Grades K-12
Learn about the Society's ongoing partnership with March On, Milwaukee to commemorate the fair housing movement and to promote education on local topics.
General Information

Timeline for the 1964 Freedom Summer Project

Follow the progression of key events before, during and after Freedom Summer. Contains links to original documents

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