Young scholars practice determining map distances using the map scales. They discover how much an area represents on the map in relation to the actual area. They decide on the best place to build their cavern.

This collection of five essays on the history of Wisconsin is not as short as its name might indicate. It spans from the prehistory times of First Peoples up to the present, highlighting key events and people, and supplemented by many...

A collection of documents that explores the maritime history of Wisconsin.

John Plankinton is recognized as having founded Wisconsin's meat industry in the 1800s. A biography os his life is presented in this museum exhibit.

Use this interactive tool to discover the history and advancements of underwater exploration through time. Follow the timeline from ancient divers to diving suits to scuba diving to submarines, famous people, and more.

Josette and Solomon Juneau were among the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its early years. This is a short biography of the couple, who were reportedly very attached to each other.

Solomon Juneau, a French-Canadian, was one of the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its future. There is a profile of him here along with photos of his last home, which is now a museum.

An overview of Wisconsin history is provided in this well-organized site. A great resource!

A short history of Milwaukee, a trivia quiz, an historical timeline, and an extensive library of historical images are what this site offers, in a clear and uncluttered format.

Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.

Explore the state of Wisconsin using the resources of the Wisconsin Historical Society! This highly interactive site offers useful information from the state's past to what is happening right now. Maps, event calendars, this date in...

A treasure trove of articles, artifacts, and books dealing with Wisconsin soldiers in the Civil War. Included is a picture of a feather from Old Abe, the bald eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Many...

This dramatic interactive delves into the depths to explore the many shipwrecks which have taken place off the coast of Michigan's Great Lakes. Each of the four main topics opens into additional extensive and detailed information. Click...

This site is an ebook about the history of Madison, Wisconsin.

Some of the men and women who have been important figures in the history of Milwaukee are profiled here. Read about early political leaders, individuals who helped develop Milwaukee's urban infrastructures and businesses, and women who...

Want to learn about the U.S. foreign policy? This site contains the official documentary historical record of major decisions made by the U.S. in regards to foreign policy. Documents cover the years from 1861-1899 and 1900-1918.

The Indians in the Archaic period changed somewhat from the Paleo-Indians before them. Find out about the game they hunted, and the changes in the tools they used. Find a handy chart that consolidates the information about the Archaic...

The Mississippian and Oneota cultures were the first true farmers in the Mississippi Valley. Read about their transition from hunting and gathering, and see what differences in their life styles farming brought about. Find a chart that...

Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Wisconsin. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.

A concise summary of the history of the state of Wisconsin. Learn about its first explorers and inhabitants through its admittance to statehood. There is also a long list of state symbols given after the text. Click on one to see a...

A university site from the University of Wisconsin with numerous hyperlinks to issues and information on South and Southeast Asia.

The libraries of the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, have published reproductions of a variety of early printings of "The Canterbury Tales." See selected pages from an early fifteenth-century illustrated edition, from a rare...

Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.

Theodora Winton Youmans is attributed with changing public perceptions of women's suffrage in Wisconsin so that the state became the first to support it in 1919. She did this by pushing for change in federal laws, even going against her...