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Historical Essay

Peshtigo Fire

Brief account of the Peshtigo Fire that, in 1871, destroyed in two hours a swath of forest 10 miles wide and 40 miles long.
Historical Essay

Danes in Wisconsin

Brief history of Danes in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Shawano, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Shawano, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

When the Rapture Failed in 1844

A Disappointment that Created a Community
Learn about the most successful Utopian community in Wisconsin, born of a failed doomsday prediction.
Historical Essay

Wittenberg Grays Baseball Uniform

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baseball uniform worn by William Gates, second baseman for the Wittenberg Grays in the early 1920s. (Museum object #1975.90A-B)

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