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Access approximately 200 modern maps of basic cultural and geographical data about Wisconsin and its history. Perfect for teachers, students. |
Make the Most of Wisconsin History for Your Students |
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The Society Education team develops publications and programs on Wisconsin history for classrooms throughout the state and coordinates National History Day |
Need a quick overview of our state's historical era and themes? Check this out. |
Inquire about in-person presentations by archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Wisconsin Local Area Research Centers (ARCs) provide access to local government records, original manuscript collections and other resources. |
Discover the history of Arthur Davidson and Bill Harley, the boys who built the world's most famous motorcycle company |
Historian, Activist and Author |
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Discover the history of historian, activist and author Mildred Fish-Harnack. |
The Man who Made a New Life for Himself |
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Discover the history of Joshua Glover, who escaped slavery and made a new life for himself. |
Discover the history of Father James Groppi, the Catholic priest who led fought for justice in Milwaukee's Inner Core. |
The Wisconsin Angel |
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Discover the history of Cordelia Harvey, the "Wisconsin Angel." |
Discover the history of Belle Case La Follete, women's suffrage activist and wife of Bob La Follette. |
Discover the history of ecologist and University of Wisconsin professor Aldo Leopold |
Discover the history of Doctor Kate Pelham Newcomb, founder of the Million Penny Parade. |
Discover the story of Vel Phillips, the first African American woman to become a judge in Wisconsin. |
America's First Kindergarten Teacher |
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Discover the history of Margethe Schurz, who created the United States' first kindergarten. |
A Classroom Resource for grades 6-8 |
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Students use political cartoons of the past to understand bias in the media |
A Classroom Tie-in to the BIG History is Happening project |
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