Wisconsin Observance Days

Wisconsin's 21 special observance days are part of state statutes governing general school operations (Wis. Stat. sec. 118.02). In addition, there are federal observances which are either designated by Congress in Title 36 of the United States Code (36 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), or by presidential proclamation. The links below will take you to resources for each specific Wisconsin observance day. The curated resources are from trusted partners such as universities, government agencies, and non-partisan non-profit organizations. The resources often suggest the use of primary source documents and photographs to help students critically analyze people and events. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction encourages educators to recognize people and groups throughout the year and not just on their special day or month. Observance days are listed in alphabetical order.

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GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY

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Short reading describing the importance General Pulaski played the importance in the American Revolution and the importance of his legacy.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: National Today

Casimir Pulaski Activity Packet

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Activity packet created by Chicago Public Schools that includes a biography, summary of why the day is important to Polish Americans, and different ideas for commentating the day.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Chicago Public Schools Office of Language and Cultural Education

Wisconsin Observance Days

Casimir Pulaski Day

GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY

Casimir Pulaski Activity Packet