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Official Twitter feed for members of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Collecting, preserving and sharing stories for generations to come.
Madison, Wisconsin
Joined April 2013
Rib Mountain is 1.7 billion years in making! Itβs among Earthβs most ancient geological features. Once thought to be Wis.βs highest point, it now ranks 4th at 1,924 feet. 1 of @WDNR 50 Wis. state parks. Wis. State Parks celebrates 125 years! πΈ: circa 1930 | WHI Image ID 36171
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#SmallBusinessSaturday Did you knowβ It's estimated that more than 480,000 small businesses call Wisconsin home! Thanks to @SBA for stat. πΈ: Holiday shoppers on Capitol Square in Madison | Nov. 29, 1957 | Wisconsin State Journal | WHI Image ID 139385
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.@usingerssausage has been making sausages in Milwaukee since 1880! Usingerβs wurstmachers are still right in downtown Milwaukee at site of original shop, crafting sausages with recipes that havenβt changed in 145 years. πΈ: 1937 | WHI Image ID 54854
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#BlackFriday Enjoy historic gifts AND historic sale! Now through #CyberMonday, get 75% off a wide assortment of items in @WisHistory store & 25% off ALL @whspress books during our Friends and Family Sale! Shop NOW: https://t.co/oxDJHs1iMK
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Thanksgiving essentials! Whatβs your must-have? π¦ Turkey π₯ Mashed Potatoes & Gravy π Cranberries π₯ Green Bean Casserole π§ Mac & Cheese π Stuffing π Candied Yams π₯ Bread π₯§ Pumpkin Pie Which one could you not live without? πΈ: 1967 | @journalsentinel | WHI Image ID 129863
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π¦ππ©π π§ππ πππ§π: #GivingTuesday is just 1 week away! Donβt miss chance to double your gift during our Giving Tuesday matching challenge! Your support will go twice as far to help @WisHistory collect, preserve & share #WisconsinHistory
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On Nov. 24, 1959, stretch of Interstate 90 between Janesville & Beloit officially opened. Construction paused north of Janesville while route was finalized, and land acquired. πΈ: Rock Co. | 1959 | Wisconsin Department of Transportation | WHI Image ID 40148
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On Nov. 23, 1889, 1st @UWBadgers Football game was held in Madison. #Badgers were shut out 27β0 by Calumet Club of Milwaukee, marking humbling start to what would become football tradition that would only get bigger & better. πΈ: circa 1908 | WHI Image ID 3819 #WisconsinHistory
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#DeerHunting Hunting traditions are strong part of our heritage here in Wis. Hunters plan ahead for deer camp by planning meals, shopping for blaze orange clothing & getting their scopes sighted in, in hopes of getting 30-point buck. πΈ: @journalsentinel | WHI Image ID 135733
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Last week marked another milestone moment in construction of #WIHisotryCenter, as state legislators, @WisHistory staff & project partners gathered to sign steel beam that will help form walls of new, world-class history destination. https://t.co/eCOzhjnJFe πΈ: Nov. 12, 2025
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Swing into '60s at Gleam & Glow! Celebrate Wis.'s iconic Evergleam aluminum Xmas trees with vintage vibes, fab drinks & groovy tunes at this holiday pop-up party. Join us for Gleam and Glow: A 60's Holiday Celebration on Dec. 19 at History Maker Space. https://t.co/BkCaDYqCI0
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Happy 90th Birthday, @Marcus_Theatres! π Did you know 1st Marcus theatre opened in Ripon, Wis. on Nov. 1,1935? Marcus Corporation founded by Ben Marcus. Today, #MarcusTheatres is 4th largest theatre chain in USA with 78 locations in 17 states. πΈ: @riponcollege archives
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On Nov. 16, 1887, Wis. Veterans Home established in Waupaca. Founded by Grand Army of Republic, created to care for aging & injured #CivilWar veterans & spouses. Property donated by city of Waupaca. 1,000 vets & spouses served at 3 Veterans Homes in Wis. πΈ: WHI Image ID 130906
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Earlier today, I attended the beam signing ceremony for the @WisHistory's new Wisconsin History Center, which is under construction on Capitol Square. This new museum is scheduled to open in 2027 and will allow them to showcase more of their incredible collection of artifacts.
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.@USMC celebrates 250th birthday! Continental Marines established Nov. 10, 1775. After Revolutionary War ended in 1783, Continental Marine Corps disbanded & remained inactive for 15 years. Congress established U.S. Marine Corps on July 11, 1798. πΈ: 1917 | WHI Image ID 130564
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#VeteransDay is time to honor & thank all who have served in military, in both wartime & peacetime. πΈ : Gov. Walter Kohler signs a proclamation making Nov. 11, 1954 first Veterans Day in Wis. | Oct. 29, 1954 | @WiStateJournal | WHI Image ID 89499
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.@wishistory Maritime Archaeologist Tamara Thomsen will be featured in new documentary on sinking of #EdmundFitzgerald premiering across Wis. on Nov. 10. Documentary will air before Monday Night Football in television markets throughout state.
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Give this a read, @WisHistory
November 10 marks 50 years since one of most tragic events in Great Lakes history. Today, we honor memory of #EdmundFitzgerald & 29 crew members who lost their lives on Lake Superior in 1975. πΈ: Edmund Fitzgerald Stern | Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
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WI communities committed to honoring history, contributions of immigrants https://t.co/rghKWkcm4R
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#ELPUENTENEWS
#LATINOSINTHEMIDWEST
#Wisconsin #Immigrants #HistoricalMarkers
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.@wispolitics @StateAffairsUS @WisHistory event w frmr Sen. Fred Risser on "Forward for the People: the autobiography of America's longest serving legislator" attended by many frmr, current Senate mbrs, staff. Risser here w coauthor @dougmoemadison
https://t.co/4mRLP4j2Ck
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