AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst legacy continues; blue ribbon beer still being brewed Milana Doné Jun 4, 2026 1 hr 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 ^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 :? 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Wisconsin Originals: Orson Welles, award-winning golden age actor, director, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Academy Award-winning actor Don Ameche was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Three Miss Wisconsins have gone on to take Miss America title As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Alan Kulwicki and Matt Kenseth are Wisconsin natives As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Wisconsin Originals: Mark Ruffalo, standout film actor, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
