The Wisconsin Maritime Museum

A Trial that Captivated the Nation

Imagine a packed crowd in a sweltering courtroom.  Refreshment vendor are allowed inside during recesses and chimps perform on the lawn outside.  It was a spectacle that drew worldwide attention... See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

John Scopes on Trial

His last name is forever linked to one of the most publicized trial in American history.  It was John Scopes that probably did not teach evolution, yet was tried for violating an act that polarized the nation... See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bringing a Trial to Town

Cities might devise many plans to help increase commerce and spur business growth.  Brining a trial to your town would seem to be an odd choice, but nearly a century ago, that’s exactly what this town did... See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum

In Manitowoc, Wisconsin you’ll find a submarine that was a part of the Navy’s fleet during World War II.  It was still serving the country until the late 1960s and today it’s a part of a place telling the story of what took place here... See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Wisconsin's Role in Shipping Transportation

This city along the shores of Lake Michigan has long had an important role in the shipping and transportation of the area.  And in World War II, it made changes to meet the demands of a global conflict... See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.