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The Wisconsin Historical Society will not fly its pride flag at its headquarters in Madison during Pride Month for the first ...
Due to the costs of operation and 'fiscal pressures,' Milwaukee County is planning to issue a request for proposals for the ...
On June 1, the Libertyville Historical Society launched the “Liberty and Union Campaign to Restore the Wide Awakes Banner,” ...
The Milwaukee Fire Department marks its 150th anniversary, reflecting on historic events and challenges faced over the years.
The Milwaukee Fire Department is celebrating its 150th anniversary by sharing historical fire incidents on social media.
Angler Christopher Thuss stumbled upon the scuttled tugboat "J.C. Ames," which was located just nine feet below the surface ...
Archival photos and century-old headlines bring to life the fight to lower train tracks through the heart of Minneapolis.
Community garden tours offer surprising beauty and a peaceful escape into nature. Local garden clubs and community ...
Within the fog, the fisherman discovered the shipwreck that Wisconsin officials said “stretches into the extraordinary.” ...
A big thanks to the Milwaukee County Historical Society for letting us use their iconic venue – a former bank branch – as the backdrop, a symbolic depiction of past meeting future. The 30 ...
Two new Wisconsin state historical markers will be erected this summer to honor the contributions of Milwaukee's 19th- and early 20th-century Chinese-American community. The markers will be ...
The Wisconsin Historical Society is collaborating with community groups to create 12 new historical markers that focus on unrepresented topics. The markers coming to Milwaukee County will ...