A museum in Wisconsin is hosting a new exhibit that features the history of pop culture in the state.

Homegrown: Wisconsin Pop Culture At Milwaukee County Historical Society

Even though there's a friendly rivalry between Illinois and Wisconsin, especially in sports, I believe the neighboring states secretly like each other even though neither will admit it. I compare it to having a little brother.

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The thing about Illinois is it has Chicago to help raise the state's ranking for culture, otherwise, it wouldn't even be on anyone's radar. Wisconsin is known for beer, brats, and the Packers but there's a lot more to the state.

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When it comes to pop culture, don't sleep on Wisconsin because it has a deep history. I bet there are things that you didn't even realize had a connection to the state. Don't worry, I've got a way that you can easily learn about the famous background.

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The Milwaukee County Historical Society Museum is hosting a new exhibit called "Homegrown: Wisconsin Pop Culture." It's happening now until March 22nd. The place is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.

Here are some of the things featured in the exhibit...

  • Green Bay Packers
  • Oscar Meyer
  • Liberace
  • Trixie Mattel
  • Happy Days
  • Harley Davidson
  • Hildegarde
  • Les Paul
  • The Violent Femmes
  • Al Jarreau
  • Bratwurst
  • Frozen custard
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Milwaukee Brewers
  • Tommy Bartlett’s Water Show
  • “A League of Their Own”
  • “Public Enemies”
  • Beer
  • And more

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It really sounds like an interesting exhibit. I can't wait to check it out.

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