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Hidden History of the Capitol Square Walking Tour
Discover the rich history and untold stories of Wisconsin’s capital city as you journey through the streets of downtown Madison. Explore the historic Capitol Square and visit the former site of the American House, a modest hotel where state officials stayed during Madison’s earliest legislative sessions. Stop by the Argus Bar, a modern establishment housed in one of Madison’s oldest surviving commercial buildings—a building that was once home to the Argus newspaper.
Throughout the tour, your guide will discuss the various ways that generations of residents have viewed and shaped the landscape, revealing the many layers of our capital’s past—from its earliest inhabitants to its emergence and establishment as a thriving, modern city.
This beloved annual walking tour, now returning after a brief hiatus, runs from spring through early fall, with scheduled dates on both Thursdays and Saturdays. Reserve your spot today.
Dates:
Thursday Tour Dates | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
April 24, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 15, 2025
May 29, 2025
July 17, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
September 25, 2025
Saturday Tour Dates | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
April 26, 2025
May 3, 2025
May 17, 2025
May 31, 2025
July 19, 2025
August 2, 2025
August 16, 2025
September 13, 2025
September 27, 2025
Adult (18-64): $20
Teen (13-17): $20
Senior (65+): $20
Children (5-12): $20
Children Under 5: Free
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2940013-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2940013-2
