AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Orson Welles, award-winning golden age actor, director, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin From the America 250 series ROSE ANDROWICH May 30, 2026 May 30, 2026 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 ^mkAm~CD@? (6==6D H2D 3@C? @? |2J e[ `h`d[ :? z6?@D92 E@ 2 4@?46CE A:2?:DE >@E96C 2?5 2? :?G6?E@C 72E96C]k^AmkAmq6DE <?@H? 7@C 5:C64E:?8 2?5 DE2CC:?8 :? r:E:K6? z2?6 W`hc`X — @7E6? 4:E65 2D E96 8C62E6DE 7:=> 6G6C >256 — 96 82:?65 62C=J 72>6 7@C 9:D `hbg Q(2C @7 E96 (@C=5DQ C25:@ 3C@2542DE 2?5 7@F?565 E96 :??@G2E:G6 |6C4FCJ %962EC6]k^Am kAmp>@?8 >2?J @E96C 7:=>D 96 5:C64E65 H6C6 “%96 |28?:7:46?E p>36CD@?D”[ “~E96==@[” “r9:>6D 2E |:5?:89E” 2?5 Q%@F49 @7 tG:=]Q w6 2=D@ 2AA62C65 :? D6G6C2= 7:=>D]k^Am People are also reading… Gateway shows graduate the way to reaching career and life goals Pair of young Brewers stars 'just scratching the surface' Road work begins on Cook Street in downtown Lake Geneva Walworth County conducting Clean Sweep recycling events Oct. 2-3 A Badger football tradition; the youth athletes that support the team Walworth County to host Aging and Abilities Resource Fair on Sept. 24 Brewers Double-A team, Biloxi, falls just short of league title Wisconsin Veterans Home residents get tour of Geneva Lake Lake Geneva approves five-year strategic action plan With troublesome rib gone, Brewers pitcher optimistic for spring training Aurora Health Care Foundation to host 40th benefit event Lake Geneva author takes young readers on a trip to Yerkes Observatory Fall heats up in Lake Geneva area: Boat show, Antique and classic boat show to be held at Abbey Resort Town of Delavan to host annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 3 kAm(6==6D H@? 4C:E:42= 244=2:> 7@C 9:D H@C< :?4=F5:?8 2 =:76E:>6 249:6G6>6?E ~D42C :? `hf`[ E96 p>6C:42? u:=> x?DE:EFE6’D {:76E:>6 p49:6G6>6?E pH2C5 :? `hfd 2?5 E96 s](] vC:77:E9 pH2C5 7C@> E96 s:C64E@CD vF:=5 @7 p>6C:42]k^AmkAm(6==6D 5:65 @? ~4E] `_[ `hgd[ @7 2 962CE 2EE24<]k^Am Orson Welles, a Kenosha native, was born in 1915. Universal Pictures photo In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated Jun 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated Jun 25, 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 Aurora Health Care Foundation to host 40th benefit event The Aurora Health Care Foundation is set to host its 40th annual benefit event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Big Foot Count… La Follette Jr. carried on father’s efforts through labor advocacy As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. Watch Now: Related Video Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthroughs US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. Bryan Steil Bryan Steil WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature Watch Now: Related Video Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthroughs US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. US: Xi leaves White House after concluding talks with Trump. Bryan Steil Bryan Steil WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Race for the Legislature
Aurora Health Care Foundation to host 40th benefit event The Aurora Health Care Foundation is set to host its 40th annual benefit event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Big Foot Count…
La Follette Jr. carried on father’s efforts through labor advocacy As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
