Badgerland Journal - The Stories of Wisconsin

18/08/2025

15/07/2025

In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, Badgerland Journal will be covering Revolutionary War veterans who served, later moved to Wisconsin and are interred in the state. The first of this series cover Philip Allen, whose family founded Allen's Grove Wisconsin. Philip Allen was present for the Siege of Boston at the Roxbury Garrison, Battle of Bennington and the surrender of British General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga. Tune in to learn more about Wisconsin's connection to the Revolution.

01/07/2025

On May 13th 2025 the shipwreck of the Tugboat J.S. Ames was found in Manitowoc Bay. The ship lay within The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary which was recently designated in 2021. This episode talks about the history of both the J.S. Ames as well as the creation of the Oceanic Atmospheric Administrations newest National Marine Sanctuary. Tune in to learn more

18/03/2025

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ralph and Mary Ehlinger to discuss their play Lincoln and Liberty Too. The story is based on their ancestor Peter Ehlinger who served in the Civil War, was captured, and died in Andersonville Prison. Tune in to learn about how they turned their family history into a compelling story about family, hope and faith.

23/07/2024

I was at the grocery store the other day and noticed that Great Lakes Distillery , has a rum named after Dan Seavey! If you haven't already go check out our episode on Roaring Dan Seavey: Pirate of the Great Lakes! You can even listen while sipping on some straight Roaring Dan Rum or mix it in a cocktail!

16/07/2024

Poplar Wisconsin produced one of the best fighter pilots in U.S. History. Richard B**g became known as the Ace of All Aces after he shot down 40 Japanese airplanes. While he cemented his place in history as an American hero, his life came to a tragic end shortly before the end of the war. Tune in to learn more about the history of Richard B**g.

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11/06/2024

The Shipwreck of the Trinidad was discovered by the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association last year and was recently placed on the Historic Register by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Check out our mini episode that discusses the history Wisconsin's recently discovered shipwrecks!

28/05/2024

Mildred Fish-Harnack was the only American woman to be executed on Hitler's direct orders. She was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin and was a professor at UW-Madison before moving to Germany with her husband Arvid Harnack. When the N***s rose to power Mildred, Arvid and their friends began to work against the authoritarian government even though it would eventually cost them their lives. Tune in to our latest episode and learn more about this remarkably courageous woman.

25/04/2024

Today's episode discusses the German-American identity of the Pabst Family. I am joined by Grace Mager as we discuss how the beer baron's family navigated both their German heritage as immigrants, as well as their love of their new home in Milwaukee.

When you are done listening check out the Pabst Mansion website for more information!

15/03/2024

Tune in tomorrow at noon!

I will be presenting my research on the German POW Camp housed in Milwaukee during World War II at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. It is part of their virtual Lunch and Learn which will take place next Friday, March 15th. If you'd like to tune in use the Zoom link below. or check out MCHS's website!

https://bit.ly/4bjgpbG

07/03/2024

I will be presenting my research on the German POW Camp housed in Milwaukee during World War II at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. It is part of their virtual Lunch and Learn which will take place next Friday, March 15th. If you'd like to tune in use the Zoom link below. or check out MCHS's website!

https://bit.ly/4bjgpbG

03/01/2024

Check out our interview with Dr. Bill Fliss about the Tolkien Collection!