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World War II History in Wisconsin | BIG History

Explore the war through stories, images, and artifacts from the Society.
Roughly 320,000 Wisconsin soldiers served in the armed forces during World War II. Explore the war through stories, images, and artifacts from the Society.
Historical Essay

Juliet Severance, Radical Victorian

A Good Mother, a Good Friend and a Good Woman
Discover Juliet Severance, the free-thinking Whitewater physician who was involved with the anti-slavery movement, temperance and women's rights.
Online Exhibit

Hispanic History | BIG History

Celebrating BIG Moments: Hispanic History in Wisconsin
Hispanic Americans have lived in Wisconsin since before statehood, but the largest wave of migration came during and after World War II.
General Information

Women's History Month 2018

Events, Information, Books and more for Celebrating Wisconsin Women's History
Historical Essay

Timeline of Wisconsin History, 1900 -1999

Brief timeline of Wisconsin history from 1900 to 1999.
Property Record

194 E COURT ST

Community: Richland Center
County: Richland
Historic Name: H.T. BAILEY STORE AND OPERA HOUSE
Reference Number: 68951
Online Exhibit

LGBTQ+ History | BIG History

BIG History Is Happening: LGBTQ history in Wisconsin
Major moments in the struggle for equal rights for the LGBTQ community happened in Wisconsin. Explore them through stories, images, artifacts, and more.
Resource Description

Visual Materials Subject Overview

Learn about the wide range of visual materials subjects available to view both online and in our Archives
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Indigenous Wisconsin

November is National Native American Heritage Month. Learn about Wisconsin history, contemporary Indigenous people, and the 12 Native nations that call Wisconsin home
Learn about Wisconsin history, contemporary Indigenous people, and the 12 Native nations that call Wisconsin home
Feature Story

BIG History Is Happening

While at home enjoy these resources to keep engaged and involved
A BIG moment in history is happening right now. We know how much you love history and we are going to bring history straight to you!
Feature Story

175 Campaign

Celebrating 175 years of the Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers with the Wisconsin Historical Society
Celebrating 175 years of the Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers with the Wisconsin Historical Society
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Wisconsin Historical Records Repository Directory

A directory of historical records repositories in Wisconsin. This directory includes information on the collections, contact information, and more.
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Teach and Learn Wisconsin History

Discover the rich history of Wisconsin. Whether enjoying a simple pursuit of information or a deeper quest for understanding, these essays are perfect for students, teachers and others who love history.
Find information on field trips, classroom visits and resources to assist you in teaching Wisconsin history, including 4th-grade text book resources.
General Information

Share Your Voice: Madison (Black History Month)

African American history celebrated as area residents discuss the Society's plans for a new Wisconsin history museum
African American history celebrated as Madison area residents discuss plans for a new museum
Feature Story

12 Wisconsin Women Overlooked by History

Explore the stories of women overlooked by history. We hope it inspires you to take a deeper dive into the lives of the women who shaped our state.
Explore the stories of women overlooked by history. We hope it inspires you to take a deeper dive into the lives of the women who shaped our state.

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