Wisconsin History Unlocked

Many Wisconsin residents may not know about Yerkes Observatory, located along Geneva Lake in Williams Bay. Today, we are joined by Walt Chadick to discuss the history, notable people, and discoveries made at Yerkes. Visit the Yerkes Observatory:https://yerkesobservatory.orgLinks: linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

Although Wisconsin isn't typically thought of when it comes to the Civil War, it still a deep involvement in the conflict. Today, we're joined by Doug Dammann of the Kenosha Civil War Museum to discuss Wisconsin's involvement in the Civil War.Visit the Kenosha Civil War Museum: https://museums.kenosha.org/civil-war-museumLinks: linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

Waupun is home to the most notable correctional institutions in the state of Wisconsin, as well as the state's oldest prison and one of the country's oldest prisons. Today, we are joined by Zac from the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum to discuss the history of corrections in Waupun, notable inmates, and events that took place at the facility.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

The Wisconsin History Unlocked Podcast is back!Today, we are joined by guest John Schoenknect, an expert on Waukesha history and author of the book "The Great Waukesha Springs Era 1868-1914".During the height of Waukesha as the "Saratoga of the West", the planners at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition wanted water from the village piped to Chicago for the fairgoers. However, this caused much controversy for the residents of Waukesha, leading to court battles and confrontations between both sides.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

Why doesn't Wisconsin control the Upper Peninsula? Did they some how lose it? Today, we look at why the UP isn't part of the Wisconsin.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

America's Public Enemy No. 1 had a presence in the state of Wisconsin, including a couple hideouts, which we discuss in this episode.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

Camp Randall Stadium is known as the home of the Wisconsin Badger's football team, but the Camp Randall grounds as a whole holds much history that dates back to before the Civil War.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

Why are so many of Milwaukee’s bridges angled? Today, we look into the Milwaukee Bridge War that took place in 1845, as well as the tension that engulfed the city.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

During WWII, the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, was home to a shipyard that built some of the best and most successful submarines.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

Today we look into how the state of Wisconsin got its name, beginning with the Native American roots and French influences behind it.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

In this episode, we look at how a small gathering of aviation enthusiasts in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, turned into the largest air show in the world, which also produces the busiest airport in the world.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlocked

In our first episode, we discover how Cold War tensions brought nuclear-armed Nike missile sites to Wisconsin, and the legacy of them today.Links:linktr.ee/wihistoryunlockedHow Did Wisconsin Get Its Name?