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The Wisconsin Historical Society collects, preserves and shares one of the most significant historical collections in the nation with 290 million items and counting. The future Wisconsin History Center will be a destination cultural attraction, providing unprecedented access to this distinguished collection and connecting the Society's vast resources to all 72 counties and beyond.
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Bringing history directly to local communities in every region of the state through pop-up exhibits, artifact displays, public programs, art installations, and other activities.
Sponsored by Culvers and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Wisconsin History Makers Tour will travel throughout the state from September 2023 to February 2027.
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The Wisconsin Historical Society, in partnership with Wisconsin's Native Nations, is preserving a pair of historic dugout canoes recovered from Lake Mendota. Testing revealed the first canoe is 1,200 years old and the second 3,000 years old.
They will help provide a more complete story of how Native American ancestors lived in the area thousands of years ago while also connecting their traditions to the vibrant Tribal Nations of today.
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Learn about Wisconsin's role in the Civil War, research more than 12 million historical records on McCormick-International Harvester, or check out more than 25,000 historical maps of the U.S. and Canada.
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Search more than 110,000 historical images online, with more being added every day.
Or hang history in your home by purchasing one of these most-loved historic images.
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