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| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the bloodiest major battle during the Civil War. This article includes links to related images and documents. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in one of the fiercest battles of the Civil War. This article includes links to primary sources and battle maps. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Read about Wisconsin's role in one of the engagements that broke the Confederate siege of Chattanooga, TN. The article includes links to related documents. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| The 50th Wisconsin Infantry was recruited and organized at the very end of the war under the supervision of Colonel John G. Clark, of Grant County. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Learn about the opening battle in the successful Union campaign to capture Vicksburg, Mississippi. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Read about the Civil War battle that took place in Corinth, Mississippi. The article details Wisconsin's significant role in this Union victory. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Learn about the Civil War battle that spawned the nickname "Iron Brigade." Article details Wisconsin's role in the battle and includes links. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Learn about Wisconsin's involvement in the first major engagement of the Civil War. Article includes links to related images and documents. |
| Wisconsin Civil War Regiment |
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| Read about the 1st Wisconsin Infantry. Includes links to a longer history, the Infantry's roster, list of casualities, original documents and assignments. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| Learn about the Civil War battle that gave Union forces control of the Mississippi River. |
| 3,000 Dam the Red River |
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| Read this wild story about a Wisconsin Dells lumberjack applying his knowledge of dams to help Union forces escape a Confederate attack. |
| Civil War Battle Summary |
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| This brief article on the Battle of Antietam includes links to battle maps, original documents, related images, and a longer account of the battle. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| 20-star United States Flag used in initiation ceremonies to the Union League, where members swore to protect the Union and its values, Prairie du Chien, Wi |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Lead-melting bowl used at the Wisconsin Shot Company Shot Tower, Helena, Wisconsin, c. 1833. (Museum object #1992.12) |
| Celebrations of Memorial Day Throughout History |
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| Discover the history of Memorial Day celebrations in Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Military draft raffle drum used to select draftee names in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the Civil War, 1863-1864. (Museum object #1966.174) |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Milwaukee Light Guard coat worn by Captain John C. Starkweather, 1858-1861. (Museum object #1957.282) |
| Discover the effects that the Panic of 1857 had on La Crosse. |
| Hero of the Confederacy |
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| Discover the story of Belle Boyd, the celebrity Civil War spy who died while performing in the Wisconsin Dells. |
| Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story |
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| Portrait of Lucius Fairchild by John Singer Sargent, 1887. (Museum object #1942.305) |
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