Today in History: Wisconsin
![Apostle Islands, L[ake] S[uperior], Temple Gate](https://primarysourcenexus.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wisconsinlakesuperior.jpg "Apostle Islands, L[ake] S[uperior], Temple Gate")
Today in History–May 29–the Library of Congress features Wisconsin, which became the 30th state in the Union on this day in 1848. Learn more about the “badger state” by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more primary source treasures about this midwestern state.
Wisconsin stories from America’s Library
Wisconsin primary source set with Teacher’s Guide
Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910
More Wisconsin books & other texts
Wisconsin historical newspapers
On, Wisconsin! (song)