Presenter David Rambow, the current Site Manager of the Wisconsin Historical Society Site H.H. Bennett Studio, is a widely known “19th Century period” photographer. Dave is often seen at events throughout Wisconsin and the upper Midwest, reenacting the life of the itinerant wet plate photographer. Dave will discuss and demonstrate the excruciatingly difficult wet plate […]
History on State: American Folk Instruments with Fox and Branch
Everyone has fun at a Fox and Branch show. That has been the duo’s guiding principle for the past two decades, especially since performing for children and parents became their main focus. Dave Fox and Will Branch strive to create a communal atmosphere of fun and high spirits wherever they play. A Fox and Branch […]
Art Exhibit: Home is Where the Racism Is
From May 16 through May 18, the Yatra Gallery in one of the old Milwaukee Road train cars at Madison’s converted train station at 646 West Washington Avenue, will host the art exhibit, “Home is Where the Racism Is.” The show features photos, interviews, historical documents and personal narratives from a wide variety of African-American, […]
History Sandwiched In: Wisconsin’s State Parks – Gateways ...
Over the eons, Wisconsin has been the site of continental collisions, volcanic eruptions, mountain ranges, ancient seas, and crushing glaciers. Geologic events and processes of the distant past have shaped today’s varied landscapes in the state, influenced the evolution of ecosystems, and played a role in the development of human economies and cultures. By hiking […]
Family Film: Joshua Glover and Vel Phillips & James Groppi
Come to the Museum for a screening of two Wisconsin Biographies, “Joshua Glover: And the End of Slavery” and “Vel Phillips and James Groppi: The Fight for Fair Housing.” These animated biographies will last about 10-15 minutes, and are great for the whole family. Crafts will be available after the showing to emphasize the messages […]
History Sandwiched In: Wisconsin and the Shaping of American Law
State laws affect nearly every aspect of our daily lives—our safety, personal relationships, and business dealings—but receive less scholarly attention than federal laws and courts. Joseph A. Ranney, author of Wisconsin and the Shaping of American Law, will look at how state laws have evolved and shaped American history, through the lens of the historically […]