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.
Early historical maps of the Great Lakes area in the American Geographical Society Library show how European nations explored and understood this region. These maps also show how Europeans’ knowledge of the area around Wisconsin changed over time. Learn from an expert map librarian how to read and use maps for historical research.
Hit a historical home run and slide into the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League!Get a snapshot of the history of H. H. Bennett and his photography studio in the Wisconsin Dells!
The Mashkiiziibii Youth Singers continue the tradition of cultural preservation by learning the singing and drumming skills that allow them to celebrate impactful moments and connect with Tribal Nations from across the country.
Hit a historical home run and slide into the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League!
How did people in Wisconsin and across the country prepare for the threat of nuclear war in the decades following World War II? Learn how Multi-Purpose Food was promoted to Americans as a way to store food supplies in bomb shelters.
Dungeons and Dragons is a worldwide gaming phenomenon that started right here in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin! Follow us on an epic adventure as we discover what and who lead to the games creation.
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!