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Happy 54th Anniversary to Pendarvis! On May 15, 1971, opened its doors for tours as WIHistoricalSociety site. Learn more: wihist.org/4iTREW1. Discover Wisconsin’s Cornish history & couple who helped preserve it when we open for season on May 29! 📸: circa 1930 | WHI Image ID 37571

It's a Great Big Top Summer at Circus World! Enjoy our latest extravagant big top show—Holidays!—with creative costumes, cast of kooky characters & heaps of holiday-themed delights. Now OPEN Wednesdays - Mondays. Closed on Tuesdays. Book your tickets: wihist.org/4khlmpg

Join us on relaxing cruise as we explore lives of brewing magnates who once used shores & quiet cottages of Lake Geneva to escape. Experience regional brew sampling during trip to Black Point Estate & Gardens. Don't miss Beer Barons of Lake Geneva Cruise: wihist.org/3x5NIzp

This was a cool one, thanks to the WIHistoricalSociety for their insight on this shipwreck! foxnews.com/travel/fisherm…

Next Thursday (May 29) is our WIHistoricalSociety Giving Day! During our 24-hour matching challenge, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Mark your calendar and don't miss this chance to double your impact! #WisconsinHistory

I am proud to announce that I have been named a 2025 Wisconsin Historical Society Legislator of the Year. I'm receiving this honor because of my work on the Joint Finance Committee in promoting and advocating for history education in all our state's 72 counties. In addition, I

We remember & honor men & women who have died while serving our country in military. 📸: Memorial Day parade in Madison | May 30, 1953 | Wisconsin State Journal | WHI Image ID 108644 #MemorialDay

Celebrate summer solstice in style at Wade House! Sip craft cocktails on porch, enjoy mixology demonstrations & take horse-drawn Prairie Schooner ride through Kettle Moraine. Join us for Savor the Solstice – A Cocktail & Beer Tasting Adventure on June 19: wihist.org/43IV9KG

Pendarvis OPENS Thursday for season! Why is Wisconsin known as Badger State? Travel to restored limestone & log buildings & learn incredible story of very 1st "badgers," miners who tapped veins for zinc, lead & other important resources. Plan visit: wihist.org/3YT4EEo

Give now & your donation will be matched $-for-$! Today is our WIHistoricalSociety giving day. If you love Wis. history, consider gift during our 24-hour matching challenge. Your support makes it possible for Society to collect, preserve, & share stories! Donate: wihist.org/givingday

June Dairy Month began as National Milk Month in summer 1937 in response to surplus of milk on market that spring. Promotion was expanded in 1939 to include all dairy products & in 1940, Wis. Gov. Heil officially proclaimed June to be #DairyMonth in Wis. 📸: WHI Image ID 63681

Celebrate Baraboo's 11th Annual Big Top Parade & Celebration with us on June 14th—see amazing attractions, incredible artistry & our very own grand marshal before heading over to Circus World for series of stunningly stupefying performances! Learn more: wihist.org/4kI75Cc

#FathersDay take trip to Wade House: take horse-drawn wagon ride to Stagecoach Inn, where whole family can meet animals, learn crafting tools & techniques from tradespeople, uncover 19th-century cooking recipes, play yard games & enjoy picnic lunch. wihist.org/4mDxH95

Bring beer & brewing experience home after you visit Wittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin this summer! From cozies to socks to bottle openers to coasters to beer glasses, you’ll find just the perfect souvenir. Shop at Old World Wisconsin or online: wihist.org/3HOsew5

Madison friends, please join me for a talk about my book WISCONSIN IDOLS on Tues, June 24, at WIHistoricalSociety’s History Maker Space: U.S. Bank Plaza, 1 S. Pinckney St, 12:30 pm. I’ll discuss heroic figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Oprah and Elvis.

Tonight Pete welcomes The Guy Behind the Guy and indie film producer, JB Thompson into the studio for the make the 🍿Popcorn Pick of the Week🍿. Then Chelsea Meyris from WIHistoricalSociety joins Pete to talk upcoming Museum events. Let's Lite it Thursday style!

Lake Michigan — 75 years ago today “Northwest Airlines flight 2501 disappeared over Lake Michigan. Flying from New York to Seattle, 58 passengers and crew were lost over the lake.” WIHistoricalSociety Learn more here: michiganshipwrecks.org/shipwrecks-2/s…

Join us for Carriage Driving Clinic at Wade House, July 9 & 10! Learn art of carriage driving as you observe drivers taking hands-on sessions at reins. And you can learn art of carriage driving during engaging lunch & learn session. Learn more: wihist.org/4kmtFj4

Celebrate red, white & blue this Friday & Saturday at Old World Wisconsin! Bring family along for #IndependenceDay Weekend celebration at Old World Wisconsin full of food, games, music & patriotic parades. Get tickets: wihist.org/3GtKeM1. Sponsored by Old World Foundation!