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Historical Essay

Nation's First Quintuplets Born in Wisconsin

The Surprise and Aftermath of a Miraculous Birth
Discover the sad story of the naturally-conceived set of quintuplets born in Watertown, believed to be the first set of quintuplets in the U.S.
Historical Essay

Reform of Military Hospitals

How One Woman Changed Wisconsin During the Civil War
Discover how Cordelia Harvey's mission to reform hospitals during the Civil War would change Wisconsin forever.
Historical Essay

Bad Axe, Battle of

Brief summation of the events pertaining to the concluding engagement of the Black Hawk War, The Battle of Bad Axe.
Historical Essay

Aunt Mary Ann: Wisconsin's First Doctor

Respected Healer in Prairie du Chien
Learn about Mary Ann Menard, Wisconsin's first doctor.
Historical Essay

Newhall House Hotel Fire

The Tragedy of January 10, 1883
Read about the tragic fire that burned down Milwaukee landmark, the Newhall House Hotel, leaving 76 dead.

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