Historic Articles

• The Birth of Lake Delton

  Learn about the rise of Wisconsin Dells tourism and the creation and collapse of the man-made lake that helped bring people to the area.

• Wild Rice

  Brief History of one of Wisconsin's Earliest Crops Discover the history of wild rice in Wisconsin.

• Steamships and Canals

  Search for Original Documents and Other Primary Sources for Great Lakes Steamships and Canals.

• Lighthouses and Lifesaving

  Underwater Archaeology Learn about the importance of lighthouses on the shores of the Great Lakes.