Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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Publishing Wisconsin history and culture since 1855.
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Today marks 84 years since the establishment of the Badger Army Munitions Plant, originally known as Badger Ordnance Works. Explore more in this free article from the Summer 2021 issue of the âWisconsin Magazine of Historyâ:
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Itâs National Take a Hike Day! Hit the trail and uncover Wisconsinâs ancient storyâfrom lava flows to glaciersâwith Scott Spoolmanâs âWisconsin State Parks: Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural Historyâ. Learn more here:
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Learn more about this indispensable resource for exploring Wisconsinâs regional history and its Native peoples:
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In âChainsaw Love,â author James Card digs into the culture, craft, and surprising history behind one of the most influential hand tools of the last century. See more on âChainsaw Loveâ here:
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Happy National Young Readerâs Week! At WHS Press, we believe stories spark curiosityâand we have books that do just that. Explore our collection of
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Happy Veteranâs Day. Today we honor the millions of service membersâpast and presentâwho have sacrificed for our country.
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âAmerican Birkebeiner,â our latest title, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the race, the trail, and the community that makes it all possible. Get your copy today:
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The Wisconsin Library Association has announced the 2025 Childrenâs Book Award recipients! Congratulations to Aaron Boyd, recipient of the Wisconsin Notable Childrenâs Author/Illustrator Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to childrenâs literature!
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âď¸ Itâs here! âAmerican Birkebeiner: The Nationâs Greatest Ski Marathonâ is now available Pick up your copy today and relive the thrill of the Birkie:
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American Birkebeiner: The Nationâs Greatest Ski Marathon
An exhilarating and lavishly illustrated journey into the history of the "Birkie," Americaâs largest cross-country ski race. It will inspire winter sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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October is Polish American Heritage Month! Learn more about Wisconsin's Polish history in âPoles in Wisconsinâ by Susan Gibson Mikos, part of our People of Wisconsin series. đ Discover the book here:
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Itâs
#WorldMentalHealthDay
đ Take a break from your feed and open a book instead. Your mind will thank you! Lucky for you, WHS Press has a wide array of fascinating history books to cover everyoneâs interests. Check out our book selection here:
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âˇď¸âď¸ Coming Soon! âď¸âˇď¸ Shipping now to independent bookstores, libraries, and other book retailers. Officially publishing in just a few weeks! Learn more on our website:
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Itâs Bookshop Day! Itâs a great time to stock up on your Fall reading selections and support local bookstores. Need help finding an independent bookstore in your area? Use this free tool from IndieBound to locate independent bookstores near you:
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the legacy of Jesus Salas and the movement he helped lead in Wisconsin. In his award-winning memoir âObreros Unidosâ (Workers United), Salas shares the powerful story of migrant farmworkers who fueled the Midwestâs agriculture industry:
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On this day in 1891, Devilâs Island LightâWisconsinâs northernmost lighthouseâfirst shined across Lake Superior. Discover its legacy and more in the WHS Press book, "Wisconsin Lighthouses":
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Happy
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Our newest book! âChainsaw Loveâ: From firewood to forestry, science to pop culture, journalist James Card explores the surprising impact of the worldâs most powerful hand tool. Learn more:
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Take a moment to unwind with Wisconsin history this weekend. If you donât have time for a full book, explore our YouTube channel instead. Watch free videos covering a wide range of our stateâs stories here:
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Publishing Wisconsin history and culture since 1855.
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Our award-winning âWisconsin Magazine of Historyâ is back with the Fall edition! Want to receive the âWisconsin Magazine of Historyâ in the mail each quarter? Visit
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and become a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society today!
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In a powerful new collection of nine personal essays from
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, lesbian parents who raised children in the 1980s, â90s, and early 2000s share the stories of forming and sustaining their families.
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#MomSky
Review:
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"Radical Family" Shares Stories of an Earlier Generation of Lesbian Moms - Mombian
In a powerful new collection of nine personal essays, lesbian parents who raised children in the 1980s, â90s, and early 2000s share the stories of forming and sustaining their families.
https://mombian.com/2025/09/12/radical-family-shares-stories-of-an-earlier-generation-of-lesbian-moms/
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Wisconsin-born writer Hamlin Garland was born on this day in 1860.
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Parents, grandparents, guardians, role models (and everyone in between); today is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! Try making this Maple Ice Cream Sundae with the young chefs in your life. From the "Flavor of Wisconsin for Kids":
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Meet Vel Phillips, an unstoppable force for justice whose story deserves to be told. Now, âValiant Velâ brings her incredible story to life for young readers (and people of all ages):
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The start of modern scuba diving⌠in Wisconsin? Yes, you read that right. Milwaukee native Max Gene Nohl helped revolutionize diving technology right here in the Midwest. After sitting unpublished for decades, Nohlâs autobiographyâ"I Live Underwaterââis now available:
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Editor Margaret Mooney and her wife, Meg Gaines, sat down to talk about "Radical Family," a new book in which nine Wisconsin families with lesbian mothers share their experiences raising children from the 1980s through the 2000s.
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State politics roundup, Drinking water quality, Lesbian motherhood
We check in on the latest from the state Capitol with a WPR political reporter. Then, we learn more about drinking water contamination in Wisconsin. Then, we hear stories from [âŚ]
https://www.wpr.org/shows/wisconsin-today-2/covid-19-vaccine-access-drinking-water-quality-lesbian-motherhood
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Available now! Read more:
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On National Read a Book Day, Iâm curling up with _____ Share your pick in the commentsâweâd love to see what everyone is reading today!
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Today marks 80 years since the official end of World War II. On September 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered to Allied forces aboard the USS Missouri. But for thousands of American soldiers, the mission was far from over.
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Victory over Japan: The 32nd Infantry Divisionâs Role in WWIIâs Final Chapter
V-J DayâVictory over Japanâwas announced by President Harry S. Truman on August 14, 1945, marking the end of World War II. Today we commemorate 80 years since that historic moment. Historian Mark D.âŚ
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Behold the mighty chainsaw! Discover its history, its influence and its people⌠Coming soon from WHS Press is a title that will cut right through your âTo Be Readâ list. âChainsaw Loveâ by James Card is the perfect book for chainsaw users of all stripes. Learn more here:
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In his newest book, âLunkers, Keepers, and Ones That Got Away,â Jerry Apps shares his favorite fish stories, lessons learned, and a few tall tales told along the way. Pair it with a matching mugâjust like Jerryâsâfor the perfect catch! Learn more on our website:
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Dive into the fascinating world of the Great Lakes fur trade! Journey with Bob Silbernagel, author of âThe Cadottes,â as he explores their remarkable legacyâfrom family business ventures and their cultural heritage to the fur industry and hat making. Watch here:
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The Cadottes - History Sandwiched In
History Sandwiched In Spring 2025 - Bob Silbernagel presents âThe Cadottes: A Fur Trade Family on Lake Superiorâ This event was streamed live on March 4, 2025 at 12:30pm. U.S. Bank Plaza - HistoryâŚ
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Upcoming from WHS Press is âRadical Family: Trailblazing Lesbian Moms Tell Their Stories.â Learn more about this inspiring new book on our website:
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Happy National Dog Day in honor of our four-legged friends! đž
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As the longest serving lawmaker in US history, Fred Risser shares many stories and insights that only he can tell. Discover them in âForward for the People: The Autobiography of Americaâs Longest Serving Legislator.â
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Do you recognize these issues of âWisconsin Magazine of Historyâ?
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This map of Wisconsin depicts the numerous places discussed in our new publication âSaving Our Sturgeon.â Learn about the natural history of the lake sturgeonâits anatomy, behavior, and habitatâand the factors that threatened its survival. Get your copy today!
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Now in paperback! Patty Loewâs âSeventh Generation Earth Ethics.â
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You can now find âSaving Our Sturgeonâ in bookstores throughout Wisconsin! -->
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Learn how just a few teaspoonfuls of scotch ended up sabotaging the treasure Nohl and his partners hauled from the wreck of the âJohn Dwightââcosting them hundreds of thousands of dollarsâin Nohlâs memoir:
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Today is Victory over Japan Day! Learn more about V-J Day, the occupation of Japan, and the 32nd "Red Arrow" division during World War II in this video with author Mark D. Van Ells:
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Victory over Japan: The 32nd Infantry Divisionâs Role in WWIIâs Final Chapter
YouTube video by Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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Milwaukee has taken many names over the years, such as the Midwestâs âBrewtownâ and Americaâs âCream City,â but none more telling than the âCity of Storiesâ for those who know its secrets. . .
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Happy National Book Lovers Day! Let us know what book youâre reading and what WHS Press book youâd like to read in the comments belowđđđđ
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It may not be fall quite yet but our forthcoming titles are beginning to drop! View our Fall 2025 Catalog to learn more about our upcoming books:
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Itâs National Lighthouse Day! Few symbols capture Wisconsinâs rich maritime history better than the lighthouse. Learn more about lighthouses and their historic importance in this classic publication from WHS Press:
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In a fitting tribute, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway issued a Mayoral Proclamation announcing August 5, 2025, as âFred Risser Dayâ in the city of Madison to honor his decades of service and the release of his book, âForward for the People.â
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'Forward for the People': Fred Risser's story
YouTube video by Channel 3000 / News 3 Now
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Last month, author Mark D. Van Ells presented "Red Arrow across the Pacific" at the History Makers space in Madison. Members of the WI Army National Guardâs Command Team attended in support of Van Ells and his work preserving Red Arrow Division history.
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In a few short weeks, you will find âSaving Our Sturgeonâ in bookstores throughout Wisconsin! Learn more here:
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Many Wisconsinites enjoy rural living all year long. In âHere on Lake Hallie,â author Patti See invites readers into her life in a small Wisconsin lake town, where pontoon rides, supper clubs, ice fishing, and tavern dice are just part of the rhythm of the seasons.
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Please join us in wishing Jerry Apps a very happy birthday!
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đŁThis book is such a catch! In âLunkers, Keepers, and Ones that Got Away,â Jerry Apps reels in 80+ years of fish tales, life lessons, and laugh-out-loud memories. Heartfelt, humorous, and all of them keepers.
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Lunkers, Keepers, and Ones that Got Away: Fish Tales from Four Generations of Anglers
A nostalgic collection of stories celebrating a lifetime of fishing with family and friends and the lessons, laughs, and lasting memories reeled in along the way by Jerry Apps.
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