Democracy in Action Walking Tour

Our Democracy in Action Walking Tour scheduled for July 2 has been CANCELED due to severe heat and chance of severe thunderstorms.
𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙣'𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 250𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮
Join the Wisconsin Historical Society for this special walking tour exploring the history of the place we now call Wisconsin. During the tour, participants will consider the different layers of government—from federal to local—that shape our everyday lives, as well as discuss the ways Wisconsinites have contributed to the democratic process. The conversation will illustrate how individuals and groups have historically engaged with issues they cared about, shaping the communities around them for generations to come. In addition, the tour will spotlight democracy-forward movements that impacted state and national politics as well as the leaders and legislation that expanded what it means to live in a democratic society.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
A guided tour of various downtown Madison locations with themes of democracy, civics, legislation, and local and state leadership
An appreciation for the ways historic Wisconsin leaders—as well as everyday community members—made their voices heard and participated in civic life, and in doing so, acted upon their values and beliefs
Insight into how society stakeholders—from community members to politicians—collaborated on issues to make change
An understanding of how Wisconsin’s story is part of America's story, and how Wisconsinites have responded to issues and conflicts on the national and international stages

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.
Book Tickets: wihist.org/3O3zlUW

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.