Information
The Wisconsin State Capitol--Photographs and information about the state Capitol building in Madison, and information about Capitol tours. See also the State Historical Society's site with information about Wisconsin's First Capitol.
The Wisconsin Legislature--This site includes highlights of recent and upcoming activities of the legislature; the text of bills, acts, statutes and other state documents; and e-mail addresses of legislators.
The Wisconsin Court System--An explanation of how the court system works, a history of the courts and famous Supreme Court decisions are features of this site.
State of Wisconsin Official Website--This site supplies links to resources available from all Wisconsin state agencies, departments and other governmental branches. It also provides links to information resources at the University of Wisconsin campuses, as well as sources from other states and the federal government.
Wisconsin Local Governments--Scroll down to Local Government to link to county, city, and tribal government and community Web sites.
The State Symbols of Wisconsin--Learn about our official state symbols from the official State of Wisconsin Web site.
Stately Symbols--Learn more about Wisconsin symbols from the Department of Natural Resources environmental education Web site.

Historical
Turning Points of Wisconsin History--During May, the Wisconsin Historical Society asked students, parents, teachers, and everyone else who loves Wisconsin history to vote for the events that interest them most. The online ballot was arranged by 10 historical eras and themes designated for study by the Department of Public Instruction, so the list also serves as a quick overview of important events in state history. The topics that people cared about the most will be documented, as well as some lesser-known events to ensure balance.
WisHis Timeline--This interactive Wisconsin History kids' website from the State Historical Society includes major events in Wisconsin history, with links to important documents, games, and quizzes.
Wisconsin Historical Landmarks--Learn all about our historical markers, and click on a map of the state to see a list of historical landmarks in that region. Students from throughout the state are invited to research a local historical marker and publish their results at this site created by students at the School District of La Crosse.
From Wilderness to State--This historical account of the history of Wisconsin was written in 1949, and is illustrated with photographs and maps. It includes descriptions of early events such as choosing a homesite and building a cabin, as well as an account of the founding of the state.
Wisconsin's Legal History--This site from the on-line magazine Wisconsin Lawyer provides detailed articles about the important developments in Wisconsin law and politics, such as the Progressive Era, the death penalty and women's and civil rights. Biographies of influential people involved are provided with each article.
The Treaty Era--This site from the Menominee Nation provides a detailed curriculum for studying the treaty era of Wisconsin History.
Chippewa Treaties--This youth publication from the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission provides an explanation of the Chippewa treaties and their impact. Part I covers Chippewa history and culture, and Part II focuses on treaty rights and resource management.
How Wisconsin Women Won the Ballot--This account written in 1921 by Wisconsin historian Theodora Youmans is illustrated with historical photographs and documents.
The Bashford Barstow Scandal--Discover why Wisconsin once had two governors at the same time! You must have the free RealPlayer plugin to view this video clip.
Old Abe the War Eagle--The Wisconsin Electronic Reader features an illustrated article about Wisconsin's Civil War mascot. The Wisconsin Historical Society also provides a historic photograph and description of Old Abe.
The Wisconsin Veteran's Museum--Information such as histories of Wisconsin Civil War regiments and an illustrated guide to help students understand Wisconsin’s role in World War II. Civil War and the 19th Century takes visitors on a guided tour of the war through stories of the citizen-soldiers Wisconsin. This illustrated audio presentation is narrated by historian Stephen Ambrose with the voice of Gregory Peck presenting excerpts from the letters, diaries and other eye-witness accounts of Wisconsin soldiers.
Wisconsin in the Civil War--This site from the Civil War Institute at Carrol College provides a snapshot of Wisconsin history around the time of the civil war and outlines Wisconsin regiments participation in the war. Other information on this site includes the Iron Brigade and Wisconsin's Civil War regimental banners.
Vietnam-Era Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Database--This database is designed to assist researchers in locating government documents pertaining to military personnel listed as unaccounted for as of December, 1991. Documents that are identified using the database may be purchased or borrowed from local library through inter-library loan.

17th Century
The First Virginia Charter--Apr. 10, 1606
The Second Virginia Charter--May 23, 1609
The Third Virginia Charter--Mar. 12, 1612
The Mayflower Compact--Nov. 11, 1620
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut--Jan. 14, 1639
The Connecticut Colony Charter--1662
The First Thanksgiving Proclamation--Jun. 20, 1676
John Locke's The Second Treatise of Government--1690

18th Century
The Albany Plan of Union--1754
The Resolutions of the Stamp Act--Oct. 19, 1765
The Declaration of Arms--Jul. 6, 1775
The Virginia Declaration of Rights--Jun. 12, 1776
The Constitution of Virginia--Jun. 29, 1776
Thomas Paine-Common Sense--1776
The Declaration of Independence--Jul. 4, 1776
The Articles of Confederation--Nov. 15, 1777
The Treaty of 1783--Sept. 3, 1783
The Annapolis Convention--Sept. 14, 1786
The Northwest Ordinance--July 13, 1787
Letter of Transmittal of the U.S. Constitution--Sept. 17, 1787
The U.S. Constitution--Sept. 17, 1787
The Federalist Papers--1787-1788
The U.S. Bill of Rights--Mar. 4, 1789
The Fugitive Slave Law--1793
The Proclamation of Neutrality--Apr. 22, 1793
The Treaty of Greenville--1795
The Sedition Act--Jul. 14, 1798
Amendments XI-XXVII--1798-1992

19th Century
The text of the Star Spangled Banner--Sept. 20, 1814
Monroe Doctrine--Dec. 2, 1823
Ralph Waldo Emerson's Concord Hymn--Jul. 4, 1837
The Communist Manifesto--Feb. 1848
On the Duty of Civil Disobedience - Thoreau--1849
The Constitution of the Confederate States of America--Mar. 11, 1861
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
McClellan's Letter to President Lincoln--Jul. 7, 1862
The Emancipation Proclamation--Sept. 22, 1862
Appeal to Congress for Impartial Suffrage--Jan. 1867

20th Century
The Espionage Act--1918
The Treaty of Versailles--June 28, 1919
The Neutrality Act--1939
The Declaration of War on Japan--Dec. 8, 1941
The Declaration of War on Germany--Dec. 11, 1941
The German Surrender Documents of World War II--May 8, 1945
The Japanese Surrender Documents of World War II--Sept. 12, 1945
Admission of States and Territorial Acquisition Map
The Starr Report--Sept. 9, 1998
United We Stand--Jan. 30, 2003 - Eight European leaders are as one with President Bush
We Will Not Shrink From War--Feb. 3, 2003 - BY COLIN L. POWELL  

Famous Speeches
Patrick Henry: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death--Mar. 23, 1775
Washington: Thanksgiving Proclamation--Oct. 3, 1789
Washington: Farewell Address--Sept. 19, 1796
Lincoln: "House Divided" Speech--Jun. 16, 1858
Lincoln: The Gettysburg Address--Nov. 19, 1863
Lincoln: Second Inaugural Address--Mar. 4, 1865
Lincoln: Last Speech--April 11, 1865
Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1st Inaugural Address--March 4, 1933
Blood, Sweat, and Tears - Winston Churchill--May 13, 1940
Roosevelt's Infamy Speech--Dec. 8, 1941
Churchill: "Iron Curtain" Speech--Mar. 5, 1946
John F. Kennedy: 1961 Inaugural Address--January 20, 1961
Martin L. King: I Have a Dream--Aug. 28, 1963
Ronald Reagan: First Inaugural Address--Jan. 20, 1981
Reagan: First State of the Union Address--Jan. 26, 1982
Henry Hyde - Opening of the Impeachment Trial of Bill Clinton--Jan. 14, 1999
Winning The Culture War - Charlton Heston--Feb. 16, 1999
Address of President Bush to Nation--11 September, 2001
Today We Express Our Nation's Sorrow - George W. Bush--Sept. 14, 2001
President Bush to a Joint Session of Congress and the Nation--Sept. 21, 2001
President George W. Bush - State of The Union Address--Jan. 29, 2002

Court Cases
Marbury v. Madison--1803
Brown v. Board of Education--1954
Miranda v. Arizona--1966
Roe v. Wade--1973 

Admission of the States - Graphical View