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Historical Essay

Oscar Mayer Wiener Banjo-Ukulele

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Banjo-ukulele used by jingle composer Richard Trentlage in the first recording of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Song, 1962. (Museum object #2009.59.1)
Historical Essay

Oscar Mayer Wiener Song

Brief history of the Oscar Mayer Wiener Song.
Historical Essay

Valentine's Callers

The Remarkable History of the Telephone
Learn how Wisconsin resident Richard Valentine's invention would change the world
Historical Essay

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Doll

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Doll depicting Wisconsin poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox made by Milwaukee artist Joan (Beringer) Pripps, 1947-1948. (Museum object #2007.139.19)
Historical Essay

Democratic Party in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Democratic party in the state of Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Episcopals in Wisconsin

Brief history of Episcopals in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Baptists in Wisconsin

Learn about the Baptist congregations which began organizing in Wisconsin in the 1830s.
Historical Essay

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rights Movement in Wisconsin

Learn about the LGBT rights movement in Wisconsin. This article also contains links to other articles about the history of the LGBT movement in WI.
Historical Essay

Lead Toy Soldier Casting Kit

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Toy-Moulds set made by the Make-A-Toy Co. and used by the Asmuth family of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1930s. (Museum object #1962.228.30,A-U)
Historical Essay

Feather from Old Abe the War Eagle

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Eagle feather from Old Abe, the mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. (Museum object #1972.59)
Historical Essay

Gumball Slot Machine

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Trade stimulator gumball slot machine seized from a Shullsburg, Wisconsin tavern in 1945. (Museum object #2008.13.1A-B)
Historical Essay

The 'Monster Knife' of John Fox Potter

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Giant knife presented to John Fox Potter by Missouri Republicans after his challenge to duel with a Virginia congressman, 1860. (Museum object #1957.112)
Historical Essay

Pink Evergleam Aluminum Christmas Tree

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Six-foot Evergleam Christmas tree with 94 branches made by the Aluminum Specialty Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, c. 1966. (Museum object #2005.174.1.1)
Historical Essay

Victorian Baby Carriage

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baby carriage used by the McFetridge family of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, c. 1871. (Museum object #1963.135.225)
Historical Essay

The Vietnam War

America's Longest, Most Expensive War
Discover the history of America's longest, most expensive war and the incredible events that happened in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Origins of Madison Street Names

The Constitutional Convention's Influence on the City
Find out where some of the most traveled streets of Madison got their names.
Historical Essay

Shot Tower Lead-Melting Bowl

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Lead-melting bowl used at the Wisconsin Shot Company Shot Tower, Helena, Wisconsin, c. 1833. (Museum object #1992.12)
Historical Essay

Stage Coach Sleigh Bells

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Sleigh bells used for stage runs and recreational trips in Sauk County, Wisconsin during the 1870s. (Museum object #1967.341.1)
Historical Essay

Wooden Curling Stone

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Wooden curling stone used near Lodi, Wisconsin in the 19th century. (Museum object #1957.205)

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