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Historical Essay

La Follette, Belle Case (1859-1931)

This woman was the wife of "Fighting Bob" La Follette. Read about her influence in politics, specifically in the woman's suffrage and pacifist's movements.
Property Record

1149 ALGOMA BLVD

Community: Oshkosh
County: Winnebago
Historic Name: Benjamin and Jessie Jack Hooper House
Reference Number: 31453
Historical Essay

James, Ada Lois (1876-1952)

Suffragist, Social Worker and Reformer
Biography of suffragist, social worker and reformer Ada Lois James.
Online Exhibit

African American Representation in Citizen Petitions

Wisconsin Citizen Petition Exhibit
Photograph

David G. James with Suffragists

Date: 06 13 1919
Description: Former Wisconsin State Senator David G. James, Republican from Richland Center (1908-1912) and the father of suffragist Ada James. The photograph was likel...
Online Exhibit

Statehood

Wisconsin Citizen Petition Exhbit
Photograph

Women Congratulate Governor Blaine for Signing the Women's Rights Bill

Date: 1921
Description: Governor John J. Blaine (left) shaking the hand of Mabel Raef Putnam surrounded by other women of who have come to see the governor sign the Women's Rights...
News Release

January 26, 2018 - Wisconsin Historical Society Hosts Free Programming to Celebrate Black History Month

For Immediate Release
The Wisconsin Historical Society will be hosting free events open to the public during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin State Constitutions of 1846 and 1848

Too Progressive for Wisconsin
Discover why Wisconsin's 1846 was re-written and passed in 1848
Article

Political History in Wisconsin

The Badger State has a rich, ever-evolving political history.
The Badger State has a rich, ever-evolving political history.
Property Record

500 E COURT ST

Community: Richland Center
County: Richland
Historic Name: JUDGE PEARL AND GRACE LINCOLN HOUSE
Reference Number: 40856
Online Store

Our I Will Vote key chain is an exclusive Society design. The historical image is from a poster made from an engraving, circa 1910.

Our I Will Vote key chain is an exclusive Society design. The historical image is from a poster made from an engraving, circa 1910.

Price: $9.95
Historical Essay

A Wisconsin Connection to Wounded Knee

The Story of Lost Bird
Discover this harrowing story that brings together a feminist pioneer and the infant her husband found in the aftermath of Wounded Knee.
News Release

January 26, 2018 - Wisconsin Historical Society Hosts Free Programming to Celebrate Black History Month

For Immediate Release
The Wisconsin Historical Society will be hosting free events open to the public during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month.
Feature Story

2019 Capitol Ornament

2019 Capitol Ornament is Now Available!
The 2019 Wisconsin State Capitol ornament, presented by the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, is now available!
Online Store

Get ready for voting-season and celebrate the centennial anniversary of women's rights to vote with this mug, exclusively from the Wisconsin Historical Society! The historical image is from a poster made from an engraving, circa 1910.

Get ready for voting-season and celebrate the centennial anniversary of women's rights to vote with this mug, exclusively from the Wisconsin Historical Society! The historical image is from a poster made from an engraving, circa 1910.

Price: $12.95
Photograph

"Forward" Statue

Date: 02 04 1973
Description: The bronze statue "Forward" stood on the North Hamilton walkway to the Wisconsin State Capitol when this picture was taken. The statue, created by sculptre...
News Release

February 13, 2018 - Black History Month Open House

For Immediate Release
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, the Wisconsin Historical Society will host a Black History Month Open House at their headquarters from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
News Release

June 5, 2019 - 2019 Capitol Ornament to be unveiled on Monday, June 10 in the State Capitol Assembly Parlor

For Immediate Release
The 2019 Wisconsin State Capitol ornament, presented by the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday, June 10.

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