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Historical Essay

Adventists in Wisconsin

Read about the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other Adventist goups in Wisconsin in the 19th century, including the Scandinavian adventist communities.
Historical Essay

Viroqua, Wisconsin - A Brief History

History of Viroqua, Wisconsin
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Viroqua, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Floods in Wisconsin

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

Rosemaled Norwegian Immigrant Trunk

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Decorated trunk brought to Wisconsin from Norway by immigrant Mette Kristina Larsdotter Mokrid, c. 1845. (Museum object #2000.77.1)
Historical Essay

Butch Vig's Original Drum Set

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Drum kit used by Viroqua, Wisconsin, native Butch Vig when he played with the bands Spooner, Fire Town, and the Grammy-nominated Garbage. (Museum object)
Historical Essay

Black History in Wisconsin

Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources.

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