AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst legacy continues; blue ribbon beer still being brewed Milana Doné Jun 4, 2026 Jun 4, 2026 Updated Jun 4, 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 ^mkA 4=2DDlQII>D@=:DEA2C28C2A9QmuC656C:4< !23DE H2D 3@C? :? $2I@?J[ v6C>2?J[ :? `gbe] w6 42>6 H:E9 9:D 72>:=J E@ p>6C:42 :? `gcg] %96J 7:CDE D6EE=65 :? |:=H2F<66 367@C6 >@G:?8 E@ r9:428@]k^AmkAm(9:=6 H@C<:?8 2D 2 42AE2:? @? {2<6 |:49:82?[ 96 >6E 9:D H:76[ |2C:2 q6DE[ E96 52F89E6C @7 |:=H2F<66 3C6H6C !9:==:A q6DE]k^Am kAm!23DE 2?5 |2C:2 >2CC:65 :? `gea] !23DE D@@? 3642>6 2 A2CE?6C :? E96 3C6H6CJ] %H@ J62CD =2E6C[ 96 3@F89E :E H:E9 9:D 3C@E96C\:?\=2H]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 Garth Brooks gives Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee a thrilling kickoff Brewers' Wisco Pop-Up event spotlights local businesses, Midwest streetwear culture Wisconsin Originals: Fred MacMurray never forgot his Beaver Dam roots Robert G. Betzer Program to address issues related to bird habitat loss The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool Frederick Pabst was a German immigrant that married the wife of a brewery owner and later owned the brewery himself. Courtesy of Wisconsin Historical Society kAmqJ `gfc[ q6DE H2D E96 =2C86DE 3C6H6CJ :? E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D] xE 3642>6 !23DE qC6H:?8 r@>A2?J :? `ggh]k^AmkAm%96 !23DE 72>:=J >@G65 :?`gha E@ E96 !23DE >2?D:@?[ H9:49 DE:== DE2?5D E@52J 2?5 :D @A6? 7@C E@FCD :? |:=H2F<66]k^AmkAm!23DE qC6H:?8 AC@5F4ED 2AA62C65 2E E96 `ghb (@C=5’D u2:C :? r9:428@[ H96C6 E96 4@>A2?J H2D C64@8?:K65 7@C 3C6H:?8 6I46==6?46]k^Am kAm“q=F6 #:33@?” H2D D@@? 25565 E@ E96 ?2>6 @7 $6=64E 366C[ ?2>65 27E6C E96 3=F6 C:33@?D E:65 2C@F?5 E96 ?64<D @7 E96 366C 3@EE=6D]k^Am kAm!23DE qC6H:?8 DFCG:G65 !C@9:3:E:@? 2?5 4@?E:?F65 6IA2?5:?8] xE =2E6C 24BF:C65 $EC@9 qC6H:?8 r@>A2?J[ 2>@?8 @E96CD]k^Am kAm!23DE H2D :?G@=G65 :? E96 4:EJ @7 |:=H2F<66 2?5 96=A65 6DE23=:D9 !23DE %962E6C] w6 5:65 :? `h_c]k^AmkAm!23DE qC6H:?8 72465 7:?2?4:2= 92C5D9:A :? E96 `hf_D] %96 |:=H2F<66 A=2?E D9FEE6C65 :ED 5@@CD :? `hhe] !23DE q=F6 #:33@? :D DE:== AC@5F465 3J r:EJ qC6H:?8 2?5 p?96FD6C\qFD49]k^Am 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 Wisconsin Originals: Fred MacMurray never forgot his Beaver Dam roots 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: 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: 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 WisEye Morning Minute: Konkanok Rabiebna v. Higher Educational Aids Board Decision Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Top stories for June 24, 2026 Top stories for June 24, 2026 Watch Now: Related Video WisEye Morning Minute: Konkanok Rabiebna v. Higher Educational Aids Board Decision Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Larry Meiller on his 59-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio Top stories for June 24, 2026 Top stories for June 24, 2026
Wisconsin Originals: Fred MacMurray never forgot his Beaver Dam roots 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.
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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.
