Wisconsin 101: Our History in Objects

Right this way to Baraboo's historic Al Ringling Theatre! Discover our latest stories created in collaboration with to gain a deeper insight into the theater and this usher uniform belonging to the Ringling family.

When it's made of wood! Check out our new stories about this wooden stone and Lodi curling culture to learn more

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If you're looking for an engaging, personalized history project for your students, check out Your Story in Objects and our educator resources for lesson plan ideas!
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Find out in our new stories about fish boil culture!

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Are you looking for new ways to get your undergrad students thinking about object history and public humanities? Check out our new resource page for example syllabi and assignments!

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Glass plates?! Learn more about the history of photography and family life for Wisconsin's well-to-do in our new stories about the Lefeber Glass Plate Collection. Explore a collection of images showcasing the and !
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Check out our new story to discover what cabinets like this one from one of Wisconsin's Black farming communities tell us about and rural, middle class life in the early 20th century

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Now on Tuesday, tune in to Ideas Network at 8am when co-director Tom Broman will discuss and community engagement in !

Check out co-director Tom Broman tomorrow morning at 8am on Ideas Network!

Looking to bring something new into your history classroom this year? Check out our resources for grade 6-12 teachers to help get your students thinking about what objects tell us about the past
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We've got new tools for teaching object history in grade 6-12 classrooms! Visit https://wi101.wisc.edu/grades-6-12/ and tell us what you think

The 602 Club gave generations a safe place to gather and unwind. Visit Wisconsin 101 to learn more about this Madison landmark and its connections to

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Before there was Homecoming, Camp Randall hosted everything from fairs to prisoners of war. Check out our new stories to learn more about the history of this Madison landmark!

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Did you know is the 50th anniversary of ? Click the link below to check out our resources to help your students think about objects at "Turning Points in History"

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Sign-up with the link below to join us for our grade 6-12 history lesson planning retreat tomorrow morning!

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Join us this Thursday for our lesson planning retreat to learn more about using objects to teach grade 6-12 history! Click the link below to sign-up

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We'd love to see you at 10am Central on Thursday August 24th for our mini-retreat for grade 6-12 history teachers! Click the link to register

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Save the date for our next virtual lesson planning retreat for grade 6-12 teachers! Join us August 24 to network with fellow educators and explore resources for your history classroom

Click the link to tell WI 101 when to hold our next virtual lesson planning retreat for Wisconsin grades 6-12 teachers!



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Click the link below to help us pick a day for our next lesson planning virtual retreat. We'd love to see you there!



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Find out in new stories on WI 101 about Depression-era labor organizing in the Wisconsin dairy industry!

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Manitowoc's maritime history goes way beyond the scenic Breakwater Lighthouse. Check out our new stories to learn more!

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If you're enjoying your holiday weekend in Wisconsin, you're joining a long line of locals and tourists who've found fun and relaxation here. Check out our new virtual exhibit to learn more about tourism in !

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Tell us your fave below and check out our new virtual exhibit about how the Great Lakes have shaped Wisconsin!

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We all know Wisconsin makes great cheese but did you know that crop failures and copper kettles like this one from the Swiss Historical Village in New Glarus helped spark Green County's Swiss cheese industry? Check out our new stories to learn more!
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Pfew, projects are hard! Your Story in Objects on WI 101 is easy. Click the link to add your voice to

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Can you connect these objects to the theme "Frontiers in History"? Visit WI 101 to learn more about them and find more stories from across our state

If you're using a tablet at today, it's probably pretty different from this slate one students had 150 years ago. Good luck on your presentations exploring history's frontiers!

At Wisconsin 101, we're working to help teachers bring history to life for their students. Come see what stories we have about your area!