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.
EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF WISCONSIN
Use the slider below to view important events in Wisconsin's history.
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.
Wisconsin Waterways: A Great Lakes Legacy
Wisconsin Waterways: A Great Lakes Legacy
The Great Lakes that surround Wisconsin, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, hold many stories that define the identity of the state. Wisconsin is a land shaped by its surrounding water.
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.