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Historical Essay

Edgerton Bible Case

Brief explanation of The Edgerton Bible case and its wider ramifications.
Historical Essay

Barstow-Bashford Affair of 1856

A brief history of the Barstow-Bashford Affair of 1856.
Historical Essay

Old Abe and the Iron Brigade

Wisconsin in the Civil War
Discover how a pet eagle named Old Abe helped Wisconsin serve the Union in the Civil War
Historical Essay

Catlin, John, 1803-1874

Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Capitols

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

Brewing and Prohibition

Read about the brewing industry, the temperance movement, and the effects of prohibition 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.

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