AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Academy Award-winning actor Don Ameche was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin From the America 250 series SAMANTHA DIETEL Jun 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 Updated 20 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmp4256>J pH2C5\H:??:?8 24E@C s@? p>6496 H2D 3@C? @? |2J b`[ `h_g[ :? z6?@D92]k^AmkAmp>6496 2EE6?565 |2CBF6EE6 &?:G6CD:EJ 2?5 E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:?\|25:D@? 367@C6 9:D 24E:?8 42C66C E@@< @77] w6 >256 9:D DE286 563FE H:E9 E96 p= y24<D@? $E@4< r@>A2?J :? |25:D@? :? `hag[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 (:D4@?D:? w:DE@C:42= $@4:6EJ] p>6496’D 7:=> 42C66C DA2??65 7C@> E96 `hb_D E@ E96 `hh_D] x? `hge[ p>6496 H@? E96 p4256>J pH2C5 7@C q6DE $FAA@CE:?8 p4E@C 7@C 9:D C@=6 :? #@? w@H2C5’D “r@4@@?]” w6 2=D@ C646:G65 E96 '6?:46 u:=> u6DE:G2=’D q6DE p4E@C 2H2C5 :? `hgg]k^Am People are also reading… Plans presented to demolish downtown Lake Geneva building Why Packers' top draft pick says there's 'never enough' off-field work Natural Grocers opens first Wisconsin store in Lake Geneva Lakeland Health Care Center renovations completed Lake Geneva holds off vote on proposed supper club Milwaukee Brewers partner with new boutique in Lake Geneva Lake Geneva Cruise Line conducts mailboat jumper tryouts Walworth County duo delivers equipment to Ukrainian troops Lake Geneva to use leftover funds for alley and beach projects Brewers' Wisco Pop-Up event spotlights local businesses, Midwest streetwear culture Hollywood never made Fred MacMurray forget his Beaver Dam roots Garth Brooks gives Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee a thrilling kickoff Robert G. Betzer Program to address issues related to bird habitat loss The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool kAmp>6496 5:65 s64] e[ `hhb :? $4@EED52=6[ pC:K@?2[ 2E 286 gd]k^AmkAmp>6496’D 3C@E96C y:> p>6496 2=D@ 7@F?5 DF446DD 2D 2? 24E@C] w:D 4@FD:? p=2? p>6496 H2D 2 AC@76DD:@?2= 7@@E32== A=2J6C H9@ H@? E96 w6:D>2? %C@A9J H9:=6 A=2J:?8 7@C E96 (:D4@?D:? q2586CD :? `hdc[ 2?5 D4@C65 E96 H:??:?8 E@F495@H? :? E96 `hdg }u{ r92>A:@?D9:A 7@C E96 q2=E:>@C6 r@=ED] k^Am DON AMECHE NBC photo In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 1, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated May 28, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated May 22, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 43 updates Previous Next Dive into hometown history With a weekly newsletter looking back at local history. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Hollywood never made Fred MacMurray forget his Beaver Dam roots Fred MacMurray had a career that spanned both movies and television for almost 50 years, but he never forgot Beaver Dam and fondly mentioned t… Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst legacy continues; blue ribbon beer still being brewed As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: William Harley, Arthur Davidson sparked a transportation revolution As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Walter Kohler Sr. a significant figure in business and politics As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha native Nick Van Exel a pro basketball all-star, standout As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Watch Now: Related Video Savannah Guthrie responds after reports on ransom note claiming her mother died Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials Top stories for June 23, 2026 Top stories for June 23, 2026 Trump celebrates 'brutal' Hitler comparison during unhinged posting spree Trump celebrates 'brutal' Hitler comparison during unhinged posting spree Watch Now: Related Video Savannah Guthrie responds after reports on ransom note claiming her mother died Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials Top stories for June 23, 2026 Top stories for June 23, 2026 Trump celebrates 'brutal' Hitler comparison during unhinged posting spree Trump celebrates 'brutal' Hitler comparison during unhinged posting spree
Hollywood never made Fred MacMurray forget his Beaver Dam roots Fred MacMurray had a career that spanned both movies and television for almost 50 years, but he never forgot Beaver Dam and fondly mentioned t…
Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst legacy continues; blue ribbon beer still being brewed As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: William Harley, Arthur Davidson sparked a transportation revolution As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Walter Kohler Sr. a significant figure in business and politics As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha native Nick Van Exel a pro basketball all-star, standout As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
