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*Updated* Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol — Joining Forces for a Stronger Voice
Feb
11
8:30 AM08:30
in-person, wthp event

*Updated* Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol — Joining Forces for a Stronger Voice

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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:

👉 Register on the WHS website

📆 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

Full Agenda and Cancellation policy

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Sep
26
12:00 PM12:00
External Event, in-person

Preservation Racine Tour of Historic Places | In-Person [External Event]

Tour about five historic homes in the Elmwood Park area just outside the city of Racine. The tour includes an exhibit about the development of Elmwood Park area, which was once farmland and had quarries. Sponsored by Preservation Racine Inc. Money earned goes to support historic building, preservation and education.

Visit Preservation Racine for more

For information call (262) 634-5748 or see preservationracine.org.

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Saving Wisconsin’s Historic Theatres | A Taliesin Workshop
Sep
17
to Sep 18
in-person, wthp event

Saving Wisconsin’s Historic Theatres | A Taliesin Workshop

The Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation with The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation are excited to welcome you to a unique workshop focusing on the successes and challenges facing Wisconsin’s historic theaters. The event will also present the best practices in historic preservation.

Workshop Information

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Workshop Agenda
Hillside Tour registration
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Register and Attend

Join us to learn how to execute a revitalization plan for your local theater or Main Street project. Experts will talk about every aspect of a historic restoration or adaptive reuse of a property and how to turn it into an economic engine. See for yourself the ongoing preservation activities of historic theatres and the other UNESCO World Heritage buildings on the Taliesin estate.

We’re excited to see you at Taliesin! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions: info@wipreservation.org

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Architectural Treasures Tour - A Walk Through Cedarburg: 1890s | In-Person [External Event]
May
16
12:00 PM12:00
in-person, External Event

Architectural Treasures Tour - A Walk Through Cedarburg: 1890s | In-Person [External Event]

Take a step back in time to imagine Cedarburg in 1890, when these buildings were part of a thriving mill town. Enjoy a guided walk through the city’s south historic district starting at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Learn about buildings with histories dating back to the 1890s from docents, videos, and characters who will share stories about Cedarburg’s foundation and its charming architecture.

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