Read the history of Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin, a unique a community developed by formerly enslaved African American slaves in the mid-19th century. |
Brief explanation Thomas Jefferson's descendants in Wisconsin. |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Iron collar removed from a freedom seeker by Wisconsin soldiers in 1862. (Museum object #1961.73) |
One Man's Journey from Slavery to Madison Business Owner to State Assembly Staff Member |
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Learn about a freed slave's intriguing story as a barber serving Wisconsin's prominent politicians, and as a well-known, beloved face in the capital city. |
A Wisconsin Civil War Story |
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A Wisconsin Civil War Story |
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How Wisconsin was Divided |
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Discover how the Ordinance of 1787 extended government, prohibited slavery and led to the survey of public lands north of the Ohio River. |
Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources. |
Read about the most famous actions of freedom seekers along Wisconsin's Underground Railroad. Includes links to primary sources. |
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