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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

White, Joe [Gishkitawag, "Cut Ear"] (1838-1894)

Ojibwe Chief
Biography of Ojibwe chief Joe Gishkitawag "Cut Ear" White, who was murdered by white game wardens.
Historical Essay

Anti-Spearfishing Concrete Walleye Decoy

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Concrete walleye decoy purchased at PARR Rally in Minocqua, Wisconsin, April 15, 1989. (Museum object #1990.178.1)
Historical Essay

Ojibwe Court Case

Buffalo and O-Sho-Ga Protest Forced Removal
Discover how two Ojibwe chiefs traveled to Washington DC and negotiated with President Millard Fillmore to keep rights to their land.
Historical Essay

The Territorial Era: 1787-1848

A Short History of Wisconsin
Learn about the key people and events during Wisconsin's Territorial Era (1787-1848).
Historical Essay

Treaty Councils, from Prairie du Chien to Madeline Island

How the Natives Lost Their Land
Learn about the many treaties between the United States government and native tribes.
Online Exhibit

Establishing Civic Centers

Wisconsin Citizen Petition Exhibit
Article

Susan Caya-Slusser

Speakers Bureau
Susan Caya-Slusser is a WHS Museums and Historic Sites member and a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau.

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