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Historical Essay

National Soldiers' Home (Milwaukee)

Learn about the hospital that served as a home for disabled soldiers and sailors.
Historical Essay

Whittlesey, Charles 1808 - 1886

Geologist, Archaeologist, and Soldier
Brief biography of Charles Whittlesey (1808 - 1886).
Historical Essay

Dodge, Henry (1782-1867)

U.S. Senator, Frontiersman, Soldier
Brief biography of Henry Dodge (1782 - 1867).
Historical Essay

Lead Toy Soldier Casting Kit

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Toy-Moulds set made by the Make-A-Toy Co. and used by the Asmuth family of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1930s. (Museum object #1962.228.30,A-U)
Historical Essay

World War I "Sons in Service" Flag

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
“Sons in Service” flag from the Washbush home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 1917-1918. (Museum object #1985.34.1)
Historical Essay

Old Abe and the Iron Brigade

Wisconsin in the Civil War
Discover how a pet eagle named Old Abe helped Wisconsin serve the Union in the Civil War
Historical Essay

The World War II Home Front

The Benefits and Costs of War
Discover how World War II affected daily life in Wisconsin.

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