Wisconsin, home to sovereign nations such as the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe, Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee and Potawatomi, holds a deep and enduring history of Indigenous presence that stretches thousands of years. The Ho-Chunk Nation, whose ancestral lands include what is now Dane County, is a…
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Fall marks one of the most significant times of year for the Hmong community, and a time where Madison is invigorated with cultural celebrations. Hmong is the third most-spoken language in Madison, where the estimated Hmong population sits at about 5,300 people. Hmong New Year is one of the most…
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We come together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It's a beautiful time to honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the U.S. The origins of Hispanic Heritage Month can be traced back to 1968 when…
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Standing atop the observation deck that wraps around the Wisconsin State Capitol, visitors gain a sense of the relationship between the landscape and the city. Two lakes, Monona and Mendota, push into the land, creating an isthmus. It seems you can see the whole story of Madison from that view. And…
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Just like State Street and stunning lake views, Madison's supper clubs are a must-do. Their history: fascinating. The décor: it’s everything. The experience: it’s changing. It’s well documented that the first supper clubs started in London in the late 1800s as private clubs where theater…
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Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most famous architects who ever lived, called Madison home. His legacy can be seen far and wide on our skyline and throughout the region. Wright was born in nearby Richland Center and moved to Madison in his middle and high school years. He went on to take engineering…
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At Pour Another Round, we’re story seekers. Not only do the craft beverages we’re indulging have a unique creation story behind them, but the characters bringing us these delicious drinks have their own story to tell! We’ve uncovered just a sampling of the stories behind the makers you'll meet…
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In the fall of 1979, Madison was the site of the largest known migration of plastic flamingos in recorded history. On September 4, University of Wisconsin students and staff, trudged their way to class and were stunned to see that more than 1,000 plastic flamingos had descended upon the iconic…
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If there’s one thing we know about Wisconsin, it’s that Wisconsin loves Wisconsin! The people of Wisconsin are very proud to be from Wisconsin. The people of Wisconsin will blindly root for sports teams from Wisconsin. The people of Wisconsin want to drink beer from Wisconsin. The people of…
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Wisconsin has been at the heart of the beer and spirits world for more than 150 years. With the resurgence of craft beers and spirits in the last few decades, each new establishment has hundreds of years worth of reputation to uphold. The importance of beer and spirits in Madison culture is evident…
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