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About Reference Maps of Wisconsin

Access approximately 200 modern maps of basic cultural and geographical data about Wisconsin and its history. Perfect for teachers, students.
General Information

Schedule an Archaeology Lecture or Classroom Presentation

Inquire about in-person presentations by archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Classroom Material

Stephen Bonga - Voyageur of the Northwest

Learn more about the history of Stephen Bonga and the Fur Trade
Classroom Material

Paul Bunyan: Legend of the Northwoods

Discover the history of Paul Bunyan, the legendary lumberjack of the Northwoods!
Classroom Material

Picturing History

Discover the people, places, and legends that made Wisconsin history!
Discover the people, places, and legends that made Wisconsin history!
Classroom Material

Teach Wisconsin Civics with "Voices and Votes"

Teach civics in your 4th or 5th grade classroom with "Voices and Votes" from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Classroom Material

Great Ships on the Great Lakes

A Maritime History Teacher's Guide
Classroom Material

Wisconsin State Symbols

Learn about Wisconsin state symbols
Classroom Material

Wisconsin Firsts and Other Famous Facts

See a list of historical highlights from Wisconsin history
Classroom Material

The Sinking of the Lucerne

Interactive Resource, Historical Essay, Slide Show
Learn about how the Lucerne sank in the Chequamegon Bay in 1886
Classroom Material

'Mammoth Mystery' Interactive Resource

Help your students think like archaeologists with The Mammoth Mystery interactive resource.
Classroom Material

Native People of Wisconsin Interactive Resource

Supplemental teaching materials for 'Native People of Wisconsin'
Interactive whiteboard resources designed for use with Patty Loew's "Native People of Wisconsin" for the 4th grade classroom.
Classroom Material

Life in La Crosse - Traveling Exhibit

Borrow a traveling exhibit about community life in a Native American village 500 years ago.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Capitols

During its history, Wisconsin has had five capitols. Read a brief chronology and see a timeline.
Historical Essay

Life in Early Madison

Learn about life in early Madison
Historical Essay

Basic information about Wisconsin

Discover some interesting facts about Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Statistics and Fun Facts About Wisconsin

Check out some vital statistics and fun facts about Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Surveying on the Wisconsin Frontier

Learn about the first official government survey of Wisconsin Territory
Historical Essay

Wisconsin: A Very Brief History

Learn the basic history of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

October 8, 1871, the Night Peshtigo, Wisconsin, was Destroyed by Fire

Learn about the Peshtigo fire of 1871

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