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Milwaukee’s Third Ward has lived through many chapters. From a marshland to a manufacturing hub, to a massive fire, rebuilding and more, the Third Ward did not always look like the neighborhood we see today. To share more about that history, and how the Historic Third Ward Association has shaped it, WUWM’s Audrey Nowakowski spoke with Jim Plaisted, executive director of the HTWA.

The nonprofit teaches music to young creatives and plans to provide a safe, accessible space for people of all ages to enjoy live events.

To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Wisconsin Historical Society is highlighting some of its rare Revolutionary War-era artifacts.

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, we reflect on the status of Black people at the time of America's founding.

The nation’s 250th birthday will be celebrated in Cuba City, the town known as Wisconsin’s "City of Presidents."

The U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday this week. But one thing that’s missing among much of the festivities: the story of this continent's Indigenous peoples.

Frank Lloyd Wright is arguably the most famous architect in history, and he's most closely associated with Wisconsin where he was born and lived much of his life. But a lot of his work was done outside of the state, including nearby Illinois which is home to a quarter of his remaining buildings.

For 50 years, Old World Wisconsin has been immersing visitors in the history of our state. The 600 acre site gives visitors a look into the daily lives of Wisconsin’s 19th century immigrants.

Milwaukee is home to one of the nation’s oldest and largest Juneteenth celebrations. WUWM’s Jimmy Gutierrez shares an audio postcard from last year’s celebration.

As Milwaukee approaches its 55th annual Juneteenth Day celebration this Friday, Margaret Henningsen, one of the local event’s founders, reflects on helping bring the event to the city.