Lighthouses were vital to trade and transportation around the Great Lakes in the 1800s. Find out what life was like the for the keepers who lived in remote locations, keeping lighthouses in top shape.
Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee celebrates Mexican culture through their music. Watch their performance of “El Son de la Negra” and explore how music connects us across time and place.
How did airplane pilots know where to fly before they had GPS to help guide them? Join Taylor and Sergio at the Kelch Aviation Museum to soar into aviation history!
Navigate important civics concepts for learners of all ages with trusted resources from PBS.
Did you ever dream of running away to join the circus? Taylor and Kacie head to Circus World Museum to look at real circus life in the 1800s.
Did fake photos convince people to move to the Midwest? Discover how tall-tale postcards playfully made the midwest seem like a land of plenty during a tough time for agriculture.
Discover what bicycle materials, styles, and accessories can tell us about riders from the past in this episode of "The Look Back."
Custom bowling shirts handmade in Wisconsin can offer insight into everyday American life during the Vietnam era. Check it out in "The Look Back."
How do bunk beds hold the history of agricultural production in postwar Wisconsin? Dig into it in this episode of "The Look Back."
Watch this episode of "The Look Back" to discover how a trunk helps tell the story of conserving natural resources.