By: Emma Kottke Founded and declared the capital city of Wisconsin on November 28, 1836, the city of Madison has existed for 75% of the…
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Girl Scouts at the Capitol
By: Emma Kottke Every spring, the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland invites all Wisconsin Girl scout branches to visit the Madison Capitol for the day,…
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The Charm of the Wisconsin State Capitol
The Wisconsin State Capitol is notable for being freely open to tourists for most of its operating hours, save for noon, allowing visitors to enjoy…
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History of Wisconsin and its Capitol
By: Ayden Ruppel With a rich history spanning almost two centuries, Wisconsin was an early settlement in America, first entered by Jean Nicolet, a French…
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The Wisconsin Capitol Fire of 1904 and Old Abe
By Isabelle Berg, Green Bay One fateful night in the Capitol of Madison, Wisconsin is one that many still remember over a century later. At…
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By Sofia Sepulveda, Green Bay This trip has been an amazing experience. I have learned new and wonderful things. On this trip, I got to…
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By Lauren Meacham, Door County Upon joining Youth in Government, delegates are informed of the Model Government Conference in Madison. Returning delegates are prepared and…
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Fossils in the Capitol
By Isabelle Berg, Fon Du Lac When first entering the Capitol, you may see the murals lining the walls, the intricate stonework, or the various…
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Top Sights of the Capitol
By Killian Winkel, Fox Cities The Dome Wisconsin is very proud of its dome. If you take a tour of the Wisconsin Capitol building, the…
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