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"We Stand on Their Shoulders": A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting

A Traveling Display
"We Stand on Their Shoulders" explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights key leaders.
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Traveling Displays and Exhibits

Share Wisconsin history with your community!
The Wisconsin Historical Society offers banner displays to schools, civic organizations, community groups, and other public and private venues.
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About the Wisconsin Magazine of History

Learn about the Wisconsin Historical Society's award-winning, full color, quarterly magazine. Published since 1917.
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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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Key Documents from the 1964 Freedom Summer Project

Brief descriptions and links to original documents created by CORE, SNCC, COFO, local residents, volunteers and opponents. Organized by topic
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10 things you might not know about Wisconsin's African American history

Learn more about African American history in Wisconsin
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Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer Exhibit for Students

A Traveling Display
Risking Everything tells the story the 1964 Freedom Summer project, when activists went to Mississippi to challenge segregation.
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Wisconsin for Kennedy

The Primary That Launched a President and Changed the Course of History
Uncover JFK's 1960 Wisconsin primary win in "Wisconsin for Kennedy" by B.J. Hollars. A riveting tale of political intrigue and grassroots triumph.

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