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Historical Essay

Death Penalty in Wisconsin

Brief history of the death penalty in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Gein, Edward 1906 - 1984

Murder
Brief biography of Ed Gein (1906-1984).
Historical Essay

The Surrender and Captivity of Ho-Chunk Warrior Red Bird

A Warrior Prepared to Die is Disappointed
Discover the story of a Ho-Chunk warrior who surrenders and is grieved at receiving a fair trial.
Historical Essay

Bonne Fete, sieur de La Salle!

The Path of a Fur Trader and Fort Builder
Learn more about Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle and his impact on our history.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin and the Death Penalty

Wisconsin's first and only legal execution was for spousal murder in the 1800s. Read about past efforts to re-establish the death penalty in the state.

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