Join the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation for our First Annual Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Madison.
This members-only event brings together preservation advocates, developers, community leaders, and other professionals involved in historic preservation from across the state for a focused day of learning, connection, and engagement at the State Capitol. Participants will receive advocacy training, hear from guest speakers, and meet directly with state legislators to help educate them on policies that impact historic buildings and communities throughout Wisconsin.
What to Expect
The First Annual Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol offers members a unique opportunity to…
Build relationships with state legislators
Learn about key preservation policy issues and priorities
Receive advocacy training to prepare for Capitol meetings
Network with preservation colleagues from across Wisconsin
Strengthen the collective voice of historic preservation statewide
Public policy decisions made at the State Capitol have a significant impact on historic preservation efforts in communities across Wisconsin. Your voice matters. Your participation helps ensure those decisions are informed by real-world experience and broad statewide support.
Historic Preservation Day Agenda:
9:30 AM | Registration (Coffee and light breakfast fare)
10:00 AM – 10:40 AM | Legislative Day overview & advocacy training
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM | Guest speaker(s)
11:00 AM –12:00 PM | Legislative priorities / issue briefings
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Meetings with legislators at the Capitol
Registration
Participation in the First Annual Historic Preservation Day at the Capitol is limited to current WTHP members. Not a member yet? Join today to participate in this inaugural event and help build a strong, lasting voice for historic preservation in Wisconsin.