Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Nativity scene creche set assembled and used by a Polish-American family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin beginning around 1895. (Museum accession #2007.100) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Desk used by Milwaukee Alder Vel Phillips, made by the Northwestern Furniture Company for Milwaukee City Hall, 1895. (Museum object #2007.16.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Madison Fire Company No. 2 silk banner, 1857. (Museum object #1951.288) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Decorated trunk brought to Wisconsin from Norway by immigrant Mette Kristina Larsdotter Mokrid, c. 1845. (Museum object #2000.77.1) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Trinket box brought to Wisconsin by Norwegian immigrants, c. 1870. (Museum object #1993.6.2) |
Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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Mid-nineteenth century violin converted into Hardanger fiddle by Knute Hellund, c. 1893. (Museum object #1973.56) |
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. |
Assimilation |
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Discover how the government tried to assimilate Germans and Indians into their culture. |
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