Iconoclasm and Heresy

[jthorson]

A new book tells us what we thought we knew about Wisconsin History is now suspect:

http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/odd/archives/003743.asp

The Nicolet story we were taught seemed so right: the first European Wisconsinite came overdressed, making a lot of noise and looking for a shortcut.

Actually he was probably drunk and lost. I guess it still works. But to use the movie line: “when the myth becomes reality, quote the myth”. Besides it would cost too much to move the monument.

[Lostby7]

Good article.
I love that website. I go there from time to time for background information on various ECs I publish.

[Trekkin and Birdin]

Thanks for the link….Trekkin’ is a historical re-enactor/researcher of that era. The man has so many primary source documents that he long ago abandoned our school day teachings on many of these topics!

Check out the link to the exhibit in Madison, too. As someone about to launch a weird Wisconsin challenge cache, I think this is a required trip! LOL

[Cachew]

Thanks Jeff!

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