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Historical Essay

Blizzard of 1881

Brief description of Wisconsin's Blizzard of 1881 also called the "Big Snow of '81."
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Disciples of Christ in Wisconsin

Learn about the Disciples of Christ, who first became active in Wisconsin in the 1830s.
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Baptists in Wisconsin

Learn about the Baptist congregations which began organizing in Wisconsin in the 1830s.
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Welsh in Wisconsin

Read about Welsh immigration to Wisconsin between 1840 and 1890, when many Welsh settled in rural enclaves as farmers
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Wisconsin State Prison (Waupun Correctional Institution)

Read about the Wisconsin State Prison at Waupun, which opened in 1851 and housed men and women prisoners.
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Prisons in Wisconsin

Read a detailed history of prisons and other correctional facilities in Wisconsin. This article contains several links.
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Watertown, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Watertown, Wisconsin.
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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
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Floods in Wisconsin

Read a detailed account of the most significant floods in Wisconsin history. This article contains links to photographs and newspaper articles.
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Caine Mutiny Costume

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Naval uniform costume worn by actor Fred MacMurray in the 1954 motion picture "The Caine Mutiny." (Museum object #2009.19.1)
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Mayville Iron Parlor Stove

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Gothic revival parlor stove made of iron ore from Mayville, Wisconsin, 1846. (Museum object #1999.141.1)
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Nation's First Quintuplets Born in Wisconsin

The Surprise and Aftermath of a Miraculous Birth
Discover the sad story of the naturally-conceived set of quintuplets born in Watertown, believed to be the first set of quintuplets in the U.S.
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Southern Colonial Dollhouse

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Southern Colonial dollhouse handmade and furnished by Ann Little of Columbus, Wisconsin, 1976-1977. (Museum object #2007.191.1)
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Prohibition Soda Pop

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Case of soda pop bottles shipped by the Kurth Company of Columbus, Wisconsin during prohibition, 1920-1933. (Museum object #1994.77.1)
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1857 Promenade Dress

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Promenade dress worn by Hannah Billinghurst of Juneau, Wisconsin, 1857. (Museum object #1955.1449,A)
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Victorian Baby Carriage

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Baby carriage used by the McFetridge family of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, c. 1871. (Museum object #1963.135.225)
Historical Essay

The Beginning of Gideons International

Where Exactly did it Start?
When and where did The Gideons International really begin? There are more answers then you would think. Give this a read and decide for yourself.

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