Ho-Chunk History

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.

In this segment we meet Annita RedCloud, the daughter of Ho-Chunk Veteran Mitchell RedCloud Jr. We look to the past and learn of Mitchell RedCloud’s accomplishments in the US Marine Corps during World War II as well as his service and sacrifice in the US Army during the Korean War. His service awarded him two Purple Heart Medals as well as a Medal of Honor and many others. Annita believes that no one is truly dead unless they are forgotten. Join us in learning about this hero from the past and help keep his memory alive today.

This segment features excerpts from the Medal of Honor Comic Book Series with permission from AUSA:
Medal of Honor: Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., © 2021 by Association of the United States Army
www.ausa.org/moh

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Ho-Chunk Today

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.

In this segment we meet Ryan J Crain, a Ho-Chunk tribal member and administrator of the Ho-Chunk Department of Education’s Demonstration Grant. Ryan draws from his personal background to help Ho-Chunk Nation’s youth find their own pathways in life. Whether it is through higher education, military service, trade schools, or other careers, Ryan knows that it is important for everyone to discover their own interests and potential for themselves and set goals to achieve the futures they envision.

This segment features traditional singing and dancing from Ho-Chunk Tribal Members:
Dancers: Autumn White, Jayden Collins and Brody Funmaker
Little Thunder Singers: William Collins, Quentin Winneshiek, Andrew Lopez, and Jeriah Rave Sr.

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Ho-Chunk: A Game Changing Career

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.

This segment features Becky Albert-Breed, a Ho-Chunk tribal member who currently owns and operates her own business, Integrity Audit & Tax, while also being the Executive Director of First Nations Community Financial. Becky began her career working in the Ho-Chunk Nation Government and has continued to build on her skillset with an interest in helping everyone better understand finances and reach their goals. Join us to learn more about Becky and her own game changing career!

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#discoverwisconsin #hochunknation #wisconsin #integrityauditandtax #firstnationscommunityfinancial #hochunkgov #career #education #goodneighbor #community #financialwellness #finance

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Ho-Chunk Gives Back

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.

In this segment we meet Dave Abangan, a Ho-Chunk tribal member and volunteer firefighter with Delton Fire Department. Dave is striving to set a positive example for his daughters and believes that everyone should be finding ways to give back to the communities that they call their own. Join us to hear about Dave’s own experiences, family history, and interest in giving back!

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We use energy everyday for transportation. Enbridge, in Superior, Wisconsin, is a terminal that distributes energy like crude oil and natural gas liquids from Canada to Wisconsin and then to the rest of the country. Trent Wetmore shows us around the superior terminal facility where we get a look at their campus and pipeline system which transports oil across the country. Did you know that seven to eight gallons of every ten that you put in your car comes from Enbridge’s system?

“There is no no oil production in the state. So Wisconsin is completely reliant on other areas to produce that oil, refine it and bring it back into the state” - Trent Wetmore

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Join us today for a visit to 2022’s Ho-Chunk Memorial Day Weekend Pow Wow! This year’s events were expanded to include a weekend’s worth of activities including adult and youth, men’s and women’s, lacrosse and double ball tournaments, mocassin scramble tournaments, social dances, vendors, and more. This was all in addition to the traditional grand entry, dancing, music, and games that have accompanied Ho-Chunk Pow Wows in the past. This year, the event was hosted by the Ho-Chunk Youth Services and featured many youth drummers and crowned a Youth Ambassador and Youth Princess at the event.

Take a look and don’t forget that these events happen every year on Memorial Day weekends and Labor Day weekends at the Andrew Black Hawk Pow Wow Grounds in Black River Falls. All are welcome, so come join the fun next time!

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In an effort to preserve its cultural history, a team at the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Heritage Preservation Department has constructed a traditional dugout canoe from a Cottonwood log much like the ones used for time immemorial. This canoe was used on a five day long canoe journey traveling through traditional Ho-Chunk sites and waterways piloted by members of the Ho-Chunk Nation. The Wisconsin Historical Society recently uncovered a 1,200 year old dugout canoe from the bottom of Lake Mendota, which was one of the sites of significance that was visited followed by visiting the canoe itself at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s State Archive Preservation Facility.

Join us today to learn more about this significant accomplishment as we talk with the youngest paddler aboard the dugout canoe, following them on the first day of their journey!

#knowyourwisconsin #DW #HCN #DugoutCanoes #WIhistory #Handmade #CulturalPreservation #HoChunkNation #HoChunk #LocalHistory #WIStateArchive

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Known as America’s Dairyland, it’s no surprise that agritourism is on the rise in Wisconsin. Agritourism is the combination of agriculture and tourism, hence agri-tourism. Agritourism lures people to rural areas to experience the outdoors in a way they can’t in a city. From wedding barns, to wineries and even pizza farms, agritourism brings something to the table for everyone. This style of tourism encourages hands-on activities such as pick-your-own produce, corn mazes, tastings, farm tours and more. There’s a wide variety of agritourism entertainment opportunities, and Wisconsin hosts the best of the best!

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Together in community the city of Mellen evolves in the resources it offers its members and improves on sharing their rich history with the nation. From famous visitors like JFK and Paul Newman in the film “Adventures of a Young Man” to the everyday folks in the logging industry of Wisconsin. The locals support each other with their resources and time. From donating
buildings to building outdoor seating for the library just a few months ago - Mellen’s Wisconsin, Northwoods population continues to pulse on and grow with the help of their neighbors.

What you will explore:
-The Museum of Mellen: Mellen history is national history
-Legion Memorial Library: How is this a travel resource and where is it going today?
-Dr. Gillman Park: The story behind the name
-Copper Falls State Park: A next door neighbor to Mellen connected by the North Country trail

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Sheboygan County is filled with fun surprises and today we’re going to show you three of our favorite adventures to try for yourself!

Our host, Eric Paulsen, has a lot to fit into his day touring the outdoor sights across Sheboygan County but he has a treat planned for himself at the end of the day if he can do it all.

Did you know that Sheboygan is the freshwater surfing capital of the WORLD? When Eric found this out, he just had to see it for himself. Has he surfed before? Nope! But with a lesson from Mike Miller at EOS Surf Shop, he’s ready to try it out for himself. The best time for surfing is in the fall but there’s always something fun to do on the water and EOS Surf Shop can set you up for a great time on waves large and small.

To dry off, Eric hops on his bike and rides out to one of Sheboygan County’s many bike trails: The Old Plank Road Trail. The 21 mile trail runs through the county with many trailheads along the way that allow you to customize your journey to any distance that you like and is a great way to see a lot of beautiful scenery.

For his last stop, Eric can’t resist visiting another lake. This time, it’s a lake that fits entirely inside of Sheboygan County, but that doesn’t make it any less great. It’s Elkhart Lake! After his long bike ride, Eric’s legs could use a rest, but that means it’s time to let his arms do the work by paddling around this beautiful destination. With the help of Elkhart Lake Watersports, found at The Shore Club Wisconsin, Eric has his pick of a fleet of water vehicles to choose from. Today feels like a kayak day and the friendly staff have him in a boat and enjoying all the smooth paddling and sights this lake has to offer in no time!

Eric’s reward at the end of his county-wide tour is found right on the shores of Elkhart Lake at Barefoot Tiki Bar where the vibe is beautiful lakefront views and delicious food and drinks. It’s the perfect place to unwind and refuel after a busy day of seeing the sights. Eric says that the fish tacos are a must try!

#DiscoverWisconsin #DW #SheboyganCounty #ElkhartLake #LakeMichigan #OldPlankTrail #Kayaking #Biking #Surfing #EOSSurfShop #ElkhartLakeWatersports

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Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan coastline is now home to the newest National Marine Sanctuary: The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast! Join our host, TeKema Balentine, as she tours the towns and cities connected by this marine sanctuary to learn about its importance and the ways these communities help connect Wisconsin and the world to our maritime history.

In Port Washington, TeKema meets with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Russ Green to talk about NOAA’s efforts to map out the new sanctuary using sonar technology and the ways visitors near and far can experience the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast’s known shipwrecks for themselves and follow along as new ones are discovered.

Traveling to Manitowoc and Two Rivers, TeKema tours some of the area’s museums to learn about our maritime heritage and history. At the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, she meets with Executive Director Cathy Green to talk about the connections between the work at the marine sanctuary with that of the museums.

TeKema’s last stop is in Sheboygan to meet with the President of Visit Sheboygan Amy Wilson, PhD inside of an actual recovered shipwreck. TeKema and Amy talk about the many reasons to plan a visit to the area and connect with this beautiful piece of Wisconsin’s coastline and its history.

So dive in with us and explore what the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast has to offer us all today as a legacy is built for many future generations of visitors to enjoy!

#DW #NOAA #ShipwreckCoast #WI #LNRP #NationalMarineSanctuaries #WCMP #Sheboygan #PortWashington #Manitowoc #TwoRivers

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Did you know that the largest gathering of artists in Wisconsin takes place every June in Cedarburg? Are you familiar with Cambridge being home to a long tradition of pottery and ceramics arts? How about the working waterfront of Sturgeon Bay's rich maritime history? Or that Madison is home to an immense collection of artwork that is completely free to visit?

We’re visiting local artists, museums and events, exploring the impact art has on four communities across Wisconsin, and highlighting the history and culture that surround it.

01:03 Chazen Museum of Art on the UW-Madison campus. Join us on a personalized tour with the museum’s director Amy Gilman, who refers to the gallery as the largest art room on campus that’s not just for students. The museum strives to create a space that provides every visitor with a “Chazen moment”, where one can be free and engage with the artwork, understanding more of who we are as humans and how we live in this ever-changing world. Come as you are, sweatpants and all, and enjoy the museum that sometimes is a quiet and reflective space, and other times incredibly dynamic. Explore more for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/ChazenArtUW/

05:43 Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. This museum puts the rich history of one of Door County’s biggest industries right on display. We hear from the museum’s director Kevin Osgood, who starts out with some of the “unknown” facts surrounding the 102-year-old John Purves tugboat stationed outside, note: the guided tour is actually conducted by the same people who have been working on the restoration over the years! We then venture through the brand-new 10-story tower, which tells the maritime history of Door County from its geological formation all the way up to the working port of today. There are more than 275 shipwrecks just off the coast of Door County, with a large concentration up in Death’s Door. Before weather systems were in place, lighthouses were life or death during the severe storms every fall across the Great Lakes. In fact, Door County has 11 lighthouses! You can’t find that many lighthouses within this short a shoreline anywhere else in the United States. Learn more about how water defines this community and plan your visit today: https://www.facebook.com/dcmaritime

10:03 Cambridge Wood-Fired Pottery & Rowe Pottery Works. We join Mark Skudlarek to discuss the evolution of Rowe Pottery, an artisan studio and hand-crafted manufacturing facility first opened in the mid ‘70s, that is still in operation today. Many people thought potters were drawn to Cambridge because of the clay, but really it was because of the market and the growing community of individual studios rooted in the tradition of clay and wood-fired pots. Mark notes it’s almost like continuing to speak a language that’s being lost. Electric kilns or gas-fired kilns let you walk away from the process, whereas a wood-fired kiln is more visceral and requires constant maintenance. The temperament of these kilns is almost like an animal, so it’s no surprise the Chinese call theirs “Dragon kilns”, you’re feeding this beast - as the temperature gets hotter, its appetite becomes more veracious. Each year, there’s seasonal events that feature local pottery, including the Clay Collective Spring Tour and Fire Fest with its big dramatic sculpture reveal while at top temperature with flames a-blazing. Be sure to check these out on your next trip:
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14:13 Cedarburg Artists Guild & Cedarburg Art Museum. Every June, painters flock to the Paint Cedarburg event from around the world to capture the historic beauty preserved there. Founder, Sandra McCutcheon-Pape, shares her role and efforts to preserve and restore the town’s historic charm. Cedarburg is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as many of main street buildings have been around since the mid-1800s. The community has been able to buy and restore some of the local hidden gems, including the Woolen Mill in 1972 and the Washington House Inn which was built in 1884, now is now restored as an inn again. With its historical architecture, creek and several dams, no wonder Cedarburg is sometimes referred to as the most charming town in Wisconsin. Want to test your artistic abilities? Find out how here: https://www.facebook.com/cedarburg.guild

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Do you know Waupaca? Well, you should! It’s a city with rich history, surrounded by natural beauty, and brimming with four seasons of fun. Waupaca is small-town pride with big opportunities. Not too far, but far enough! Join DW host Alex Wehrley as she discovers Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Surrounded by the Chain O’Lakes - a natural series of crystal-clear lakes, formed by ancient glaciers - the Waupaca area’s geological landscape provides a beautiful backdrop to all kinds of recreation, like kayaking, boating, swimming, and in the winter skiing, snow-shoeing and fat-tire biking. Take a tour on the Chief Waupaca, experience Arts on the Square, try curling with one of America’s oldest curling clubs. Wander down renovated Main Street to explore some of the unique shops and hear from local business owners about what makes Waupaca a thriving, vibrant community.

Waupaca is truly a Wisconsin wonder, one you should explore for yourself. But beware…you may want to stay. visitwaupacachainolakes.com


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Join us for an exploration of Wauwatosa’s history as we meander the city’s most stunning parks and landscapes. To get a real taste of Tosa’s past, Eric chats it up with local historian Jeff Roznowski at The Landing at Hoyt Park (https://friendsofhoytpark.org). Eric walks the Menomonee foot bridge at Hoyt Park, where the Menomonee Native Americans used to fish, and uncovers ancient treasure at Hartung Park, a landscape sprinkled with prehistoric fossils (www.wauwatosa.net/discover-tosa/parks/hartung-park). Then, he discovers the mysteries of County Grounds Park, still home to many remnants of an 1800s insane asylum (https://tosahistory13.wixsite.com/tosa).

Now that Eric’s legs are all warmed up, the next item on the agenda calls for some shopping. One of Wauwatosa’s main attractions, our choices range from large retail stores in the Mayfair Mall and Mayfair Collection to local shopping in and near The Village of Tosa. Exhibiting a Northwoods feel and a cozy ambiance, The Flannel Fox is a Midwestern gem and a great place to shop for locally-made goods and eco-friendly products (www.flannelfoxtosa.com). The coziness doesn’t stop there. Nestled in the basement of a stone-walled home, just outside of The Village, the Cream City Soap Co. is quite a fun secret to stumble upon (www.creamcitysoapcompany.com). Eric learns from one of the co-owners, Alex Hero, that all soaps are made in-house and all products exhibit plastic-free packaging. We head back to The Village for a product Wisconsinites can’t say no to - cheese. Another small business that supports local farmers, The Village Cheese Shop emphasizes the importance of community (https://villagecheesetosa.com).

After all that walking, Eric’s stomach is ready to get in on the action. His first stop for food resides in what was once The Village’s first bank, now Le Reve Patisserie and Cafe (https://lerevecafe.com). A full menu of French baked goods and dishes made with local ingredients, this restaurant is not one to miss. We explore more baked goods and more local flavors at Rocket Baby Bakery (www.rocketbabybakery.com). At Ca’Lucchenzo, we explore an elegant yet homelike dining experience that serves up some unique spins on Italian cuisine (www.calucchenzo.com). Then we hop on board for a culinary tour of Italy at Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 where we join Founder Paul Bartolotta and Executive Chef Juan Urbieta who share their story and love for Italian cooking (www.bartolottas.com/ristorante-bartolotta).

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Eric’s food exploration turns adolescent as he crushes some donuts at Cranky Al’s (www.crankyals.com), then heads to Ruckus and Glee (https://ruckusandglee.com) to play with some toys and partake in a foam sword fight with Jackson. Later, he meets up with his god kids at First and Bowl (https://firstandbowl.com), where he challenges them in basketball Connect 4, football bowling and a game of giant bags. They tucker him out a bit more at Hart Park in some curling and racing around the track.

Finally, we meet up with Jeff again for some final notes about Wauwatosa’s history. A community that mirrors the essence of a firefly’s guiding light, it’s a great place for so many to call home.

#discoverwisconsin #tosa #wauwatosa #restaurants #food #thevillage #shopping #flannelfox #creamcitysoap #thevillagecheeseshop #rocketbabybakery #calucchenzo #lereve #ristorantebartolotta #crankyals #hoytpark #hartpark #hartungpark #countygroundspark #wauwatosacurlingclub #firstandbowl #ruckusandglee

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Wisconsin is home to a growing community that's embracing and producing local hand-crafted spirits, several of which are made directly from grains grown right here in America's Dairyland. Newly-thriving Wisconsin-born Bourbon is providing spirit enthusiasts with distinct flavors and bucket-list destinations across the state.

In this episode of Discover Wisconsin, host Andrea Boehlke visits four Wisconsin Bourbon producers to discuss how they started, their specialty in the distilling and blending process, and their vision for the future of spirits in Wisconsin. Andrea's tour of the Wisconsin Bourbon Trail starts in downtown Milwaukee as Central Standard Craft Distillery opens their doors to discuss how they started in the industry and provide our viewers with an education in mixology of a Wisconsin staple, the Old Fashioned. Andrea heads north to Fond du Lac to meet with the Retzer family on their family farm, home to Ledgerock Distillery. Jay and Heidi Retzer invite us to share in their history of taking a chance to turn the grains grown on the family farm into spirits shared across the region.

Discover Wisconsin's introduction into Wisconsin Bourbon would not be complete without a visit to J. Henry & Sons in Dane, Wisconsin. Andrea tours the Henry family farm and takes on the challenge to blend her own Bourbon with Joe Jr. She is then introduced to owners Joe and Liz Henry, and discusses what makes their tasting room and Bourbon tours so special for Bourbon enthusiasts. Closing our episode is a visit to Cambridge, Wisconsin the home to Dancing Goat Distillery. Nick Maas visits with Andrea to talk about the rich history in spirits, and Bourbon, in the Maas family and the creation of Dancing Goat Distillery. Nick explores the senses with Andrea while they taste Bourbon. Discover Wisconsin was also granted private access to visit the inside of Dancing Goat Distillery's rickhouse.

Catch these four amazing distilleries and explore every stop along The Wisconsin Bourbon Trail at https://discoverwisconsin.com/bourbon-trail.

Featured moments in this episode:
00:58 Central Standard in Milwaukee https://thecentralstandard.com
01:45 Evan Hughes & Pat McQuillan share their perspective on the evolution of their bourbon
02:57 Touring the production facility, and chatting on newest innovations with Jim Kanter
04:03 Making a good ‘ole Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Jake Helling

05:19 Ledgerock Distillery in Fond du Lac https://ledgerockdistillery.com
05:45 Jay & Heidi Retzer share the emotional family impact the distillery has had on their journey
08:22 The science behind the scenes of the bourbon process

09:38 J. Henry & Sons in Dane https://jhenryandsons.com
09:49 Joe Z Henry shares the history behind the bourbon derived from the 3rd-generation seed farm
10:58 Blending bourbon in the rickhouse
11:43 Joe & Liz Henry reminisce on being the first bourbon-specific tours and the unique collaborations they’ve been a part of
12:32 Exclusive tasting of their award-winning favorites

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15:29 Inside tips on how to taste bourbons like a pro
17:07 Key aspects of rickhouse designs that help to age bourbon and turn it into the gold that it is

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