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!
Hit a historical home run and slide into the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League!
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.
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.