July 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As educators and learners prepare to move into a new school year following this milestone, PBS Wisconsin Education and partners are convening a 1.5 day summit for 3rd-12th grade educators who teach civics and history. This page includes a schedule overview.
July 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As educators and learners prepare to move into a new school year following this milestone, PBS Wisconsin Education and partners are convening a 1.5 day summit for 3rd-12th grade educators who teach civics and history.
Hunter VanZile, a young off-road racer from Forest County Potawatomi, discusses the impact his community has on his racing journey.
A British peace medal presented to a Menominee chief provides insight into how Native nations were involved in the Revolutionary War.
What can a portrait of George Washington produced in Philadelphia tell us about Wisconsin history?
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From the 1600s to the 1800s, the exchange of animal furs and skins was a major part of how Europeans and Native peoples interacted in North America. Europeans traded cloth, glass beads, metal goods, and other items for the furs of beaver and other animals. Eventually, this global trade would change the course of history for Europe and North America.
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