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As the Wisconsin Historical Society opens its museums and historic sites for an exciting new season, we also celebrate member support with the third annual Member Appreciation Month ---- a month of special offers and extra benefits. Learn More |
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This spring you can give the gift of membership to your favorite history lovers for $20 off! Your gift recipients will enjoy a full year of member benefits, including a subscription to the award-winning Wisconsin Magazine of History, free or half-price admission to 12 historic sites and museums around the state, discounts on store items and more. Your purchase also provides vital support to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Learn more
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SPECIAL EVENT: MAY 10
Make Mom's Day with a lovely day spent together. Relax over a tasty brunch buffet served in the charming setting of our 1890s Clausing Barn, then stroll through our village and farmsteads during Springtime at Old World Wisconsin. All moms receive free admission to the museum today AND moms at our brunch may enjoy a complimentary mimosa. Reservations are required for Mother's Day Brunch. Learn more
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Celebrate Mother's Day weekend honoring the remarkable women of Geneva Lake while taking a voyage with the Lake Geneva Cruise Line to Black Point Estate, an 1888 Queen Anne Victorian "summer cottage." This narrated boat tour will focus on many of the remarkable women who have lived along the shore of Geneva Lake. The event includes a first-floor tour of Black Point and a presentation on the remarkable women of the estate. Mimosas and chocolate-covered strawberries will be served on the veranda before returning to the boat. Learn more
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WISCONSIN HISTORY TOUR EVENT: MAY 12
New York Times bestselling author Michael Perry, celebrated rural historian Jerry Apps, and award-winning author John Hildebrand join literary forces for a special Wisconsin Writers Forum at 10 am, May 12 at the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. The Wisconsin Historical Society Press' top-selling trio will discuss how to capture a "sense of place" and how to write about personal history and experiences in captivating ways. T he panel discussion will include time for audience Q&A. Eau Claire's The Local Store will host an on-site book signing at the Regional Arts Center featuring each author's Society Press and other titles immediately following the forum. The Writer's Forum is free. Reservations suggested. Learn more
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WISCONSIN HISTORY TOUR EVENTS: MAY 12-16
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MEMBERSHIP
A subscription to the quarterly Wisconsin Magazine of History is a benefit exclusive to Wisconsin Historical Society members. Join or renew your membership today to receive this award-winning magazine throughout the year and take advantage of other membership benefits, like half-price or free admission to 12 historic sites and museums around the state, a 10-percent discount on items from the Society's store, invitations to special events and more. Learn more
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STORE ITEM PICK OF THE WEEK
Celebrate all of the very special mothers in your life by giving them this beautiful, hand-made necklace. This jewelry was made from the copper roof of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, Wisconsin. Artist Scott Lesh recycled the old roof and adorned it with sterling silver and pearls. Additionally, portion of the proceeds from the sale of these copper roof pieces will go to help place a roof over the head of those without one. Matching earrings also available. Learn more
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THIS DAY IN WISCONSIN HISTORY
On this date John Bascom was born in Genoa, New York. A noted educator, university president, and author, Bascom received his B.A. (1848) and M.A. (1852) from Williams College in Massachusetts. In 1855, he entered the Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. He was appointed president of the University of Wisconsin in 1874. A leader in college education, he devoted his career to improving university standards by encouraging improved high school instruction. Bascom also advocated co-educational instruction, a rarity in the 19th century. During his tenure as president, the first Agricultural Experimental Station and the School of Pharmacy were created, and new buildings such as the Washburn Observatory, Old Science Hall, the Library, and Assembly Hall were built. Learn more |
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