Wisconsin Time Traveler's Journal

About

Welcome, Time Travelers!

Journey through Wisconsin’s rich history, from the earliest explorers to the birth of the Green Bay Packers. With each step, you’ll write your own journal entries, sharing your adventures across time. Whether you witness the Great Peshtigo Fire, join the first settlers in Prairie du Chien, or explore Madison during the Capitol’s construction, your story is just a click away. Start your journey with the Time Machine, or browse our latest entries to see where other travelers have landed.

Travel Generator

Time Travel Generator

When you click the generator, it randomly selects a journal entry from a timeline of Wisconsin’s history, transporting you to a moment in the past. Each click reveals a new adventure, written by a fellow time traveler who has ‘visited’ that exact place and time. No two journeys are the same, so prepare to be surprised and inspired with each click!