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Historical Essay

The Origin of the Famous Iron Brigade's Name

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

Two Swimmers Thwart Rebel Sharpshooters

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Troops Help Capture Jefferson Davis

Learn about how the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry helped capture Confederate President Jefferson Davis in 1865.
Historical Essay

La Grange, Col. Oscar H., 1837-1915

Wisconsin Civil War Officer
Read about this ardent abolitionist who rose from company captain to brigadier general.
Historical Essay

Morality in America

Temperance, Abolition and Utopian Communities
Discovery how early Americans founded the abolition and temperance movements to help increase morality
Historical Essay

The Civil War Home Front

How the Women of Wisconsin Helped Win the War
Discover how women on the Wisconsin home front helped win the Civil War.

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