Join the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation for our First Annual Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Madison.
We had previously announced the Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol this session. Thank you to those who registered! After thoughtful discussion, we’ve decided to join forces with the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Advocacy Day, which will take place one week later, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Simply put: there is strength in numbers.
REGISTRATION | What you need to do
To participate, please register directly through the Wisconsin Historical Society:
📆 You can also view the full agenda for the day here: Advocacy Day Agenda
By aligning our advocacy efforts with the Wisconsin Historical Society, we’ll be part of a larger, more unified presence—bringing together people who care deeply about Wisconsin’s history, historic places, and preservation policies from across the state. At a critical moment for the historic preservation legislation we've advanced this session, this approach allows us to speak with greater impact and clarity to legislators. We believe this joint approach best serves our shared goals—and ensures that historic preservation remains visible, relevant, and well represented at the Capitol.
Thank you for your flexibility, your advocacy, and your continued commitment to preservation in Wisconsin. We hope to see as many of you as possible on February 11!
History Advocacy Day in Wisconsin
8:30–9:00 AM – Registration & Morning Refreshments
09:00–09:05 AM – Welcome from the Wisconsin Historical Society | Christian Øverland, The Ruth and Hartley Barker Director & CEO
09:05–09:20 AM – Engaging Your Legislators | Kate Easton, Director of Government Relations
10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Meetings with Local Legislators in the State Capitol Building
12:00 PM–01:00 PM – Volunteers’ Lunch & Learn Session
01:00–03:00 PM – Meetings with Local Legislators in the State Capitol Building
03:00–04:00 PM – Wrap Up at the Central Library