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German's New Life in Wisconsin |
This is an historic account of the earliest German settlers in Wisconsin. This video looks at where they settled in the state and examines the influence of their rich cultural heritage. The anti-German attitude of the public during both wars is addressed. | DVD | 17 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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New Sweden in Wisconsin |
All aspects of the Swedes' new life in Wisconsin are explored, including their many accomplishments and the hardships they faced. This video portrays the "New Sweden" of the 1800's that lured so many European immigrants. | DVD | 15 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Wisconsin's Finns - A New Home |
This video focuses on those people who left their home in Finland in the mid-1800's to make their way to Wisconsin. Second generation Finns relate the experiences of their parents who left their homeland to make a new home in Wisconsin. | DVD | 25 minutes with quiz | Grade 4-12 |
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Aztec Mystery in Wisconsin |
This is the story of the pre-historic community known as Aztalan near Lake Mills. Artifacts strongly suggest that there was an ancient civilization on this site. Historic photos and video of the grounds help to shed light on this mystery.
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Great Lakes Viking Mystery |
While the principal focus is on the famed (though not widely accepted as genuine) Kensington Runestone of Minnesota, the discovery of other "evidence" of the Norsemen here before Columbus is included in this video.
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The Orphan Train |
From the 1850’s to the 1930’s, more than 250,000 orphans from New York City and Boston were sent westward. The train made many stops along the way as married couples picked out the boy or girl they wanted. Michigan was one of many middle western states to take in 12,500 children from 3 to 16 years of age. Captivating stories, eyewitnesses and photos make this a very special documentary.
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