John D. Krugler brings to life the history of the dedicated corps who collected and preserved Wisconsin's diverse social heritage and fast-disappearing immigrant and migrant architecture in the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the United States.
The Midwestern landscape has given rise to significant visionaries whose extraordinary intellectualism has contributed to forming an American identity.
Take a nostalgic ride around the fair with celebrated rural historian, Jerry Apps, as the former 4-H leader and fair judge showcases the history of Wisconsin county fairs (and the state fair) in this salute to one of the Midwest’s greatest summer traditions!
$15.50 and up. Prints can be selected in a range of sizes, from postcard to poster, in paper or canvas. Printed to order and shipped to you. Prices vary with print size and type. Find ordering instructions below.
Graze your feet into these spotted cow socks and your friends will respond with "udder" amusement. Socks contain no actual dairy products. Fits Women’s shoe size 5 - 10.5.
A first-hand narrative of the fight for farmworkers' rights from celebrated labor leader, Jesus Salas. Young leaders founded Obreros Unidos (Workers United) to fight for fairness and respect, and to provide services to migrant families.
Send your "I'm ready for fall" message when you wear these green and orange pumpkin socks. Made with soft, bamboo fabric blend. Fits women's shoe sizes 5 -10.5.
Make your outfit the "cream of the crop" with these darling cow socks. You're sure to get mooooovin' with these cute socks on your feet. Fits Women’s shoe size 5 - 10.5.
In this Issue: The story of the All-American Girls Softball League; Raymond Hagen's memoir of growing up on Washington Island; The story of "Stambaugh's Treaty"; book excerpt from "Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Movement."
A first-class example of the wonder of motion mechanics. This intermediate level model is set in motion by its rubber-band motor. Roll it backwards to power the motor up. Precision, laser-cut wooden parts.
A fun do-it-yourself kit. When finished it can be easily displayed on a bookshelf or desk. This mechanical model works with the aid of a rubber band that activates an all-wheel-drive motor. The workings of the gears, pistons, and levers are easy to see and educational watch. Precision, laser-cut wooden parts.
A unique, challenging model that joins nature and mechanics together. The innovative mechanism of this beautiful model makes the "bionic horse" a real walking quadruped. The kit is made of sustainably sourced, high-grade plywood. Difficulty level, hard!
$15.50 and up. Prints can be selected in a range of sizes, from postcard to poster, in paper or canvas. Printed to order and shipped to you. Prices vary with print size and type. Find ordering instructions below.
In lively prose, historians Jane Conway and Randi Julia Ramsden reveal how quirky food fashions and regional traditions made their way to 1800s Wisconsin. Includes fifty retro recipes—and the history behind them—to inspire and delight home cooks everywhere.