Bicycling in Wisconsin in the 1890s was called “the most independent, healthful, rapid, and convenient mode of travel.” As part of our ongoing look at objects from Wisconsin’s past, Tom Rademacher tells us about the Kenosha-made Sterling Safety Bicycle and how biking helped reshape Wisconsin’s landscape.

One hundred years ago, Wisconsin went to war. In partnership with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, we’re exploring stories from Wisconsin men and women who served. Today, John Haddock, a Milwaukee native, tells us about his enlistment and training. The tape quality isn’t great so you’ll hear his voice transition to Peter Sobol reading from the transcript along with oral historian Ellen Brooks.