Madison’s Hidden History: From Myth to Mystery

Event Details Select Thursdays | 5:00 PM–6:45 PM May 14, Aug 20, Oct 1, 2026 Select Saturdays | 1:00 PM–2:45 PM Aug 1, Aug 29, Oct 10, 2026 You’ve Never Seen This Side of Madison Before... Beneath the neatly kept streets of Wisconsin’s capital, secrets and stories abound—go beyond the well-known facts, figures, spaces and places of Madison to learn about odd characters, mysterious happenings and macabre events. From hauntings and hijinks to magic and even murder, From Myth to Mystery takes tour-goers on a strange ride through Madison's lesser-known past. Stops along the way include local hauntings, the sites of stunts performed by famed magician Harry Houdini, the remains of Jeffrey Dahmer, a rumored mythical lake monster and much more.. What You’ll Experience - Haunting stories of Madison ghost sightings, magic, true crime and murder - An engaging walking tour with a knowledgeable guide - The chance to learn new—and shocking—details about famous historic sites throughout Madison Cost Adult (18-64): $20 Teen (13-17): $20 Senior (65+): $20 Child (5-12): $20 Children under 5: Free Advanced registration is required. Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out. About the Location An active, community-focused space that hosts school groups, pop-up exhibits, author talks, public programs and more; located in the US Bank Building on Madison's Capitol Square. History Maker Space 1 S. Pinckney Street Madison, WI 53703 Know Before You Go - This tour includes content that may not be suitable for participants under the age of 16. Please contact Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160 with any questions or for further information. - The tour will start in front of the U.S. Bank Plaza building, located at 1 S. Pinckney Street and facing the Wisconsin State Capitol. The end of the tour will return to the same location in front of U.S. Bank Plaza Building. - From start to finish, the tour covers approximately 1.2 miles. - The tour route is paved but does include some hilly terrain. Bring appropriate walking attire. Wearing comfortable shoes are strongly recommended. - On the day of the tour, please arrive at the U.S. Bank Plaza approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start time to allow for check in with a WHS staff member. - Tour participants are encouraged to bring water with them as the tour will be taking place outdoors and shade will vary. - Walking tours will happen rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, consider bringing an umbrella. - There are public parking options available in downtown Madison. There is a public parking garage, Capitol Square North Garage, located within two blocks of the tour’s starting location. In addition, there is street parking information on the City of Madison website. - Tour participants with questions about the tour content, or with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160. Have Questions? For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected]

Event Links

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3599859-0

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3599859-2

Read More

View Less