Telling Wisconsin's history one town at a time, this series of documentaries highlights the people, businesses and events that shaped communities throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Hometown Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Beloit
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Stories of industry, education, and community pride illustrate Beloit’s rich history. (56m 47s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Appleton
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The city of Appleton grew from a university and the industries powered by the Fox River. (56m 51s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point
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The history of Stevens Point is one of industry, innovation and cultural preservation. (56m 47s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Sauk Prairie
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The story of two villages in South Central Wisconsin from early beginnings to today. (58m 47s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Eau Claire
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The story of a city both shaped and empowered by the convergence of two rivers. (58m 47s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Neenah-Menasha
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Film, archival images, and interviews illustrate the rich history of two Wisconsin cities. (57m 47s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Door County
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Historians, local citizens and experts tell stories capturing the history of Door County. (56m 47s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Oshkosh
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Find innovation and civic pride in this city located on the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. (56m 47s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Juneau County
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Stories of innovation, perseverance and heroism capture the spirit of Juneau County. (56m 45s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Wausau
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Learn the story of a diverse city and its lasting sense of community pride. (57m 31s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: History Keepers
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This program explores the diverse collection of historical organizations in Green Bay. (28m 45s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: La Crosse
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La Crosse follows the evolution of the city from its earliest days to the present. (58m 30s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Green Bay
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Follow the growth of the city at the mouth of the Fox River from its origin to present (57m 53s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Manitowoc-Two Rivers
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We follow the evolution of two cities who have been shaped by neighboring Lake Michigan. (56m 59s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Portage Memories
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Portage Memories is a celebration of the character of a town and stories it has to tell. (29m 4s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Janesville
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Follow the development of Janesville from its early days as a growing community. (58m 1s)
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Old World Stories
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19th-century Wisconsin is depicted on the Wisconsin Historical Society site. (57m 40s)
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Wisconsin Hometown Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin