Welcome back to This Week in Weird Wisconsin, a weekly mini episode highlighting the people, places, and events that happened during this week in Wisconsin history.

This week, we revisit Wisconsin's only state-sanctioned execution, remember the day Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis came to Madison, uncover the deadly 1888 explosion at a Menasha paper mill, explore Wisconsin's connection to Dungeons & Dragons, and make a stop at the fascinating Paradise Springs in Eagle.

Places & Events Mentioned:

Inspired! The Legacy of Gary Gygax
August 22 | Madison
Free talks, exhibits and more celebrating Gary Gygax, TSR and Wisconsin's role in Dungeons & Dragons. A ticketed Wisconsin-themed D&D adventure follows the free program.
Event Details & Registration

Paradise Springs Nature Trail
Eagle, Wisconsin
Explore the spring house, former resort grounds, trout pond and other remnants of Paradise Springs along a short trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Paradise Springs | Wisconsin DNR

John McCaffery Burial Site
Green Ridge Cemetery | Kenosha
Visit the Wisconsin Historical Marker marking the burial site of the only person ever executed under Wisconsin state authority.
Green Ridge Cemetery

Camp Randall Stadium
Madison, Wisconsin
Walk the grounds where a massive crowd gathered to welcome Charles Lindbergh during his 1927 visit to Madison.
Camp Randall Stadium

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