Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-9 of 9

Historical Essay

Sweet, Col. Benjamin (1832-1874)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Attorney, Internal Revenue Department
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Troops Help Capture Jefferson Davis

Learn about how the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry helped capture Confederate President Jefferson Davis in 1865.
Historical Essay

From Caroline Webb's Papers - Image Gallery Essay

Glimpses of African American Life in the Midwest, 1865-1934
Read about three generations of a Midwestern African American family.
Online Exhibit

Person to Person: Communicating Identity through Wisconsin Folk Objects

Explore Wisconsin folk objects and learn the stories behind them.
Resource Description

About Our Paintings

Wisconsin Historical Museum Collections
Explore our collection of paintings, many of which can be viewed online.
Historical Essay

Shiloh, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn about Wisconsin's role in one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War. This article includes links to related documents and images.
Historical Essay

Commemorating 50 Years of Integration - Image Gallery Essay

Images relating to Daisy Bates, former Arkansas NAACP President
View photographs from the collection of Daisy Bates, an American civil rights activist, publisher and writer.
Online Exhibit

That's the Ticket! A Parade of Presidential Elections

Learn about America's presidential elections since 1856 and discover how Wisconsin voted.
Historical Essay

Freedom Seeker's Collar

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Iron collar removed from a freedom seeker by Wisconsin soldiers in 1862. (Museum object #1961.73)

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: