Our History in Objects
WISCONSIN 101
Wisconsin 101 is a statewide, collaborative, public history project that uses objects as the centerpieces of local histories from all around our state.
Wisconsin 101 Exhibits
Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples
The state of Wisconsin occupies a modern political boundary, but for millenia prior peoples and nations occupied this space. This exhibition feature essays and objects about indigenous peoples, their encounter with colonizers and settlers, and their modern history. Read our land acknowledgement and access additional resources on Indigenous history and current politics here.
A Landscape of Leisure: Tourism in Wisconsin
A Landscape of Leisure: Tourism in Wisconsin
For more than 150 years, Wisconsin’s natural elements and landscape have drawn visitors from near and far to enjoy recreational activities throughout the state, like fishing, skiing, and bicycling. From the springs of Waukesha to the lakes of the Northwoods, Wisconsin has become a recreational escape for tourists over the years.
The Emigranten and Other Norwegian-Language Papers
The Norwegian-language press published sixty different periodicals across Wisconsin throughout the 19th century. One of the earliest, and arguably most influential, of these Norwegian newspapers was Emigranten (The Emigrant), whose office is seen above at the corner of Webster St. and King St. in Madison.
