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Article

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson Reading Room Dedication

The Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room name dedication
With the support of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room is to be named in honor of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
General Information

Give BIG

Give BIG – Supporting the Wisconsin Historical Society
Give BIG 2020 – Supporting the Wisconsin Historical Society
Historical Essay

Black History in Wisconsin

Read about Black history in Wisconsin. There are many links to original documents, pictures, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources.
Historical Essay

Fishel Jr., Leslie H. (1921-2010)

Learn about the 7th Wisconsin Historical Society director who developed civil rights documentation, local history preservation and Old World Wisconsin.
Article

Environmental History | BIG History

Earth Day and Leaders of Land Ethics in Wisconsin
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this global annual event has humble beginnings right here in Wisconsin.
Feature Story

Helen Farnsworth Mears

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Helen Farnsworth Mears, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
General Information

Member Appreciation Month

Learn About Member Appreciation Month Perks and Benefits
Learn about Member Appreciation Month perks and benefits.
Article

Black History | BIG History

African American History in Wisconsin
The Society is celebrating BIG moments in Wisconsin history, including the significant impact that African Americans have had on the history of the state.
Historical Essay

Bascom, John (1827-1911)

Educator, University President and Author
Brief biography of John Bascom, president of the University of Wisconsin from 1874 to 1887.
Resource Description

About the Wisconsin Historical Museum Collections

The Society’s museum collections include 110,000 historical objects and about 500,000 archaeological items that document the history of Wisconsin.
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).
Feature Story

Ralph Kerwineo

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Ralph Kerwineo, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Historical Essay

Robert M. La Follette

Governor and Progressive
Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette and the Progressive Movement reformed state government and the Republican Party.
Online Exhibit

Immigration and Settlement

Wisconsin Citizen Petition Exhibit
General Information

State Archives & Government Publications

Explore resources for state and local government record keepers and learn about our government publications collection.
Historical Essay

"Fighting" Bob La Follette

Governor and Progressive
Discover how Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette and the Progressive Movement reformed state government and the Republican Party.

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