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Stories from the Start: Early Life in Madison

Learn about what it was like to live in Madison, Wisconisin during middle of the 19th century.
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Chip Chat: Red Dot and the Potato Chip

Learn about the history of the potato chip at the Wisconsin Historical Museum.
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1948 Wisconsin State Fair Murals: 100 Years of Agricultural History

This online exhibit features 14 stunning, large-scale historic murals originally displayed at the 1948 Wisconsin State Fair.
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That's the Ticket! A Parade of Presidential Elections

Learn about America's presidential elections since 1856 and discover how Wisconsin voted.
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Toy Stories

Read and share stories about favorite childhood toys and games.
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Person to Person: Communicating Identity through Wisconsin Folk Objects

Explore Wisconsin folk objects and learn the stories behind them.
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Skating for Gold: Wisconsin's Olympic Speed Skaters, 1976-2006

Learn about the achievements of Wisconsin's Olympic speed skaters.
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From Shell to Symbol: Art of the Ethnic Easter Egg

Explore a collection of decorated Easter eggs.
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Pottery by Frackelton

Explore the creations of ceramic artist Susan S. Frackelton.
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Cool Breezes: Handheld Fans in Fashion, Art, and Advertising

Explore a selection of handheld fans and learn about their history.
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That's Meat and Drink to Me: Wisconsin's Malted Milk Story

Learn about the story of malted milk, a Wisconsin invention.
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Framed! Investigating the Painted Past

Learn how paintings from the Wisconsin Historical Society's collection provide clues about the past.
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Art of the Draw: Advertising Posters from the McCormick-International Harvester Collection

Explore a selection of advertising posters from the McCormick-International Harvester Collection.
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Icon Wisconsin: Exploring the State's Cultural Symbols

Learn the stories behind Wisconsin's most enduring icons.
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The Milwaukee Braves, 1953-1965

View a selection of objects from the era of the Milwaukee Braves.
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Living Under a Mushroom Cloud: Fear and Hope in the Atomic Age

Explore stories and artifacts from America's atomic age.
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Online Exhibits from the Wisconsin Historical Museum

Online Exhibits from the Wisconsin Historical Museum
Explore more than 15 exhibits featuring hundreds of photos, stories and artifacts from the Wisconsin Historical Museum.

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