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Wisconsin

Wisconsin's progressive political tradition and immigrant heritage are documented by historical societies throughout the state.

Capital: Madison Pop: 5.9 million Statehood: 1848

Historical Societies in Wisconsin(1)

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Wisconsin Historical Society

Founded in 1846, one of the largest and most active state historical societies in the nation, operating museums, historic sites, and archives.

Madison, WI Est. 1846
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