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Historical Essay

Labor Day in Wisconsin

Beyond Beer and Brats
Explore the history of Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

When Beer Was Almost Illegal

A Popular Speaker Sways Opinion
Discover the connection between P.T. Barnum and the 1853 statewide referendum on liquor sales.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Bank Failures of 1837

The Rise and Fall of Private Currencies
Discover the history of currency in Wisconsin, and how paper money led the state to adopt a new constitution in 1848.

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