History Happens Here
Wisconsin’s New History Center
The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing a new, 21st-century history center and cultural attraction to the people of Wisconsin and beyond.
Designed to be a welcoming beacon of inspiration and exploration, the new center set on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison will reflect a modern approach to sharing history and connecting communities.
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Society Breaks Ground on the New Wisconsin History Center
The Society celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin History Center…
Historical Society Preps Construction Site
We’ve begun preparing the construction site on the Wisconsin State Capitol building square for the Wisconsin History Center…
State Authorization to Construct History Center
The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission…
Progress From the Site
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Iconic Location
The new history center will be located on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison, contributing to a thriving cultural district and offering a convenient location for school groups visiting from around the state.
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History Maker Space
Hosting pop-up exhibits, author talks, public programs, a new retail shop and history center sneak peeks during the construction of the new building
History Makers Tour
Bringing history directly to local communities in every region of the state through pop-up exhibits, artifact displays, public programs, art installations, and more!
New Exhibit:
50 Years of Hip-Hop in Wisconsin
Free Admission | Now through Sept 19
Dive into the sights, sounds and stories of performers, producers, dancers and communities who’ve shaped Wisconsin’s vibrant hip-hop scene when you visit
the Lead Between the Rhymes pop-up exhibit
in the History Makers Space.
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Ready for some spine-chilling stories? The Madison true crime tour awaits! Step into the Wisconsin capital's shadowy past and uncover unsavory secrets on this special walking tour. Get the stories behind the bootleggers, bank robbers and yes—even killers—who left their mark on Madison.
Join us for Madison Misdeeds: A True Crime Walking Tour this October.
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🚧 From crane installation to concrete pours, exciting things are happening at the Wisconsin History Center construction site! 🚧
A big thank you to the talented tradespeople that have been setting forms, pouring foundation walls, reinforcing the concrete, and building the elevator core that is climbing higher each day.
For more on the Wisconsin History Center: wihist.org/41E39Lz
Thanks to our construction partners at JH Findorff for keeping us updated with photos from the site!
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🏗️ History is rising from the ground! The tower crane is now in place at the Wisconsin History Center construction site! Next up: beam placement begins as we literally build the framework for the future home of our state’s story. This is YOUR history center taking shape, one beam at a time, and we can’t wait to welcome guests from across Wisconsin and beyond.
Which Wisconsin stories are you most excited to explore?
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🏗️ History is rising from the ground! The tower crane is now in place at the Wisconsin History Center construction site! Next up: beam placement begins as we literally build the framework for the future home of our state’s story. This is YOUR history center taking shape, one beam at a time, and we can’t wait to welcome guests from across Wisconsin and beyond. Which Wisconsin stories are you most excited to explore? Learn more about the Wisconsin History Center: https://wihist.org/4maPK5Y
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