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Wisconsin History Maker Award

View of list of individuals who received the Wisconsin History Maker Award between 2006 and 2010.
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Women's Suffrage | BIG History

Join us in the celebration of Woman Suffrage in Wisconsin!
On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment went into effect and citizens of the United States could no longer be denied the right to vote on the basis of sex.
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2019 Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy Award Winner Announced

Manitowoc County Historical Society receives 2019 Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy Award
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The Story of the 19th Amendment

Wisconsin Rushes to Be First—the full story!
The story of Women's Suffrage in Wisconsin and the artifacts and documents important to the Suffrage Movement!
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2019 Capitol Ornament

2019 Capitol Ornament is Now Available!
The 2019 Wisconsin State Capitol ornament, presented by the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, is now available!
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12 Wisconsin Women Overlooked by History

Explore the stories of women overlooked by history. We hope it inspires you to take a deeper dive into the lives of the women who shaped our state.
Explore the stories of women overlooked by history. We hope it inspires you to take a deeper dive into the lives of the women who shaped our state.
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A Commemoration of Conservation: The Story of Earth Day

Article exploring the history of Earth Day and its creation by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson.
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BIG History Is Happening

While at home enjoy these resources to keep engaged and involved
A BIG moment in history is happening right now. We know how much you love history and we are going to bring history straight to you!
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Previous Then & Now | BIG History is Happening

BIG History is Happening. See How The Wisconsin Historical Society is Responding!
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2020 Public Program Award Winner Announced

The Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project has received the 2020 Public Program Award.
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2020 Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy Award Winner Announced

The Sauk County Historical Society has received the 2020 Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy Award.
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2020 Historic Preservation Award Winner Announced

The 2020 Historic Preservation Award has been awarded to Daniel Stephans, AIA.
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2020 Historic Restoration Award Winners Announced

Two 2020 Historic Restoration Awards have been awarded for work on the Danes Hall in Waupaca and Garver Feed Mill in Madison.
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2020 Book of Merit Award Winners Announced

John Odin Jensen and R. Richard Wagner have received the 2020 Book of Merit Award.
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2020 Museum Exhibit Award Winners Announced

Hearthstore Historic House and the Grohmann Museum have received the 2020 Museum Exhibit Awards.
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2020 Genealogy-Family History Book Award Winner Announced

Jeanne Forbes has received the 2020 Genealogy-Family History Book Award for her work on the John T. Holtz & Anna C. Moll Family.
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2020 Governor's Award for Archival Achievement Winner Announced

The 2020 Governor's Award for Archival Achievement has been awarded to the KOHLER Archives.
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2020 Governor's Award for Archival Advocacy Winner Announced

The South Central Library System has received the 2020 Governor's Award for Archival Advocacy.

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