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Historical Essay

Paquette, Pierre (1796-1836)

Trader, Scout and Interpreter
Biography of biracial Indian and European trader, scout and interpreter Pierre Paquette.
Historical Essay

Strang, James Jesse 1813-1856

Religious Leader, Politician and Self-proclaimed Monarch
Biography of James Jesse Strang, American religious leader, politician and self-proclaimed monarch of a faction of the Latter Day Saint movement.
Historical Essay

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wisconsin

Brief history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Glass Used by Teddy Roosevelt after Assassination Attempt

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Historical Essay

The Crowning of King James

Wisconsin's Brigham Young
Discover the history of early Mormon leader James J. Strang, self-proclaimed successor to Joseph Smith.
Historical Essay

Presidential Visits to Wisconsin

Read amusing stories of presidential stays in the state, from Lincoln's broken heart to Roosevelt's Milwaukee gun wound. Links to photos and articles.

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