Friday 2/20/26: Origins of Black History Month, Birkie baby, skating ribbon

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We learn about the origins of Black History Month as we celebrate its 100th anniversary in the U.S. We meet a former Birkebeiner baby. We plan a trip to Wisconsin’s first skating ribbon.

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