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Learn about Wisconsin's role in the Civil War, research more than 12 million historical records on McCormick-International Harvester, or check out more than 25,000 historical maps of the U.S. and Canada.
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The Wisconsin Historical Museum contains over 110,000...
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Bring your group tour to the Wisconsin Historical Society's...
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The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing a new,...
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Set against the backdrop of the Kettle Moraine State Forest...
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Learn about the oldest historical society in the US, founded in 1846 and chartered in 1853. Explore its library, archives, museums, historic sites, publications, and digital collections.
The Wisconsin Historical Society is the largest North American Heritage collection after the Library of Congress. It offers online access to millions of artifacts, documents, maps, photos, and oral histories about Wisconsin and American history.
Bring your group tour to the Wisconsin Historical Society's sites and museums. Experience the worlds and wonders of Wisconsin's past.
Learn about the new history center project that will showcase Wisconsin's history and culture on Capitol Square in Madison. Explore the past exhibits, events, and programs of the Wisconsin Historical Museum and the History Makers Tour.
Old World Wisconsin is a living history museum that showcases the culture and heritage of immigrants who settled in Wisconsin from the 1840s to the 1910s. You can visit 60 authentically restored historic homes, farms, stores, and workshops, and enjoy interactive experiences, crafts, gardens, animals, and more.
Learn about the history and impact of the Wisconsin Historical Society's library collection, founded in 1847 and one of the country's largest and most important North American historical collections. Explore the role of the Society and its leaders in the creation and development of the Wisconsin Library Association.
