Wisconsin's Hidden History Vault

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Step inside Wisconsin’s hidden time capsule: the State Archive Preservation Facility in Madison, home to over 500,000 artifacts spanning centuries—from ancient Lake Mendota canoes and Ho-Chunk baskets to Charles Floyd’s Lewis & Clark diary. Yes, there’s even an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Dan Jansen’s Olympic jacket, Citizen Kane’s script, and a Brewers’ Racing Sausages costume. This 180,000-square-foot vault, run by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, safeguards everything from everyday relics to iconic treasures—each story waiting to be unearthed. Support the show:Get a discount at…