Bold Lives: Stories of Impact
History does not flow as an impersonal current. Rather, it is influenced by individual lives. Some individuals stand out because they cut across the grain, made weighty decisions, or developed influential ideas. They may be well-known or relatively unknown. They may be remembered appreciatively or with regret – or both. Bold does not always mean brave, famous, or publicly acclaimed. It describes common people doing something uncommon that makes a significant impact.
Can you figure out "the rest of the story?"
Paul Harvey was a popular radio show host - a masterful storyteller who wove little-known facts about famous people into suspenseful storylines. At the end, he revealed who the individual was, and the answer was usually surprising! In a similar way, we've woven together some mysterious and fascinating stories for you. Consider some intriguing clues about people whose lives connected in some way with the Fox-Wisconsin portage. See if you can correctly match the backstories to "the rest of the story!"
Bold Lives: Chief Red Bird
2027 marks the 200th anniversary of the U.S. / Ho-Chunk conflict which involved Chief Red Bird here at Portage.
2027 Speaker Series: Bold Lives
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