A Slice of History: Pizza with a Side of Wisconsin History
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𝘼 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙂𝙚𝙣 𝙕 𝙋𝙞𝙯𝙯𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩
Calling all Gen Z pizza lovers: join us at the WisHistory Headquarters for a free and casual pizza night full of scavenger hunts, trivia, pop-up interactive displays, historic collections and Wisconsin history. Bring a friend to enjoy some food while testing your knowledge and learning about the civics and community-centered stories that have shaped the Badger State. Before you go, add your voice to a community-driven Wish Wall by sharing your hope for our country’s future.
A Slice of History: Pizza with a Side of Wisconsin History is part of a national initiative of Civic Season programming coordinated by Made By Us. To stay locally involved in the conversation, explore other 250th anniversary and civics-focused events, including the Democracy in Action Walking Tour and Wish Wall: What's Your Wish for the U.S.?
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
FREE pizza courtesy of event partners Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls
A mini history scavenger hunt searching for clues in the WisHistory Headquarters building
Two approximately 30-minute-long sessions (starting 6:30 pm & 7:15) of Wisconsin trivia exploring civics and state history while highlighting the people, dates and events that have shaped our state
A pop-up collections display exploring overlooked histories of people and events that have pushed the state—and country—forward
An opportunity to share your wish for the future of the United States as part of an ever-evolving community curated “What’s Your Wish for the U.S.?” Wish Wall exhibit
As part of the display, explore how Wisconsin Historical Society staff and community members share and connect us to state history, sparking inspiration for civic participation and continued learning
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
FREE and open to the public
Recommended for guests 18–30
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀
Although the event is recommended for ages 18–30, all ages are welcome to engage in, enjoy, and contribute to the programming.
This event takes place at the WisHistory headquarters located at 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706. The majority of the programming will be on the first floor in the central lobby.
Registration is not required but strongly encouraged as it helps to provide the most accurate pizza order. Please note that pizza will be available while supplies last.
Upon arrival, pre-registered lecture attendees are encouraged to confirm their registration by checking in with a WisHistory staff member.
There will be approximately two 30-minute-long sessions of trivia (6:30 PM and 7:15 PM) for participants to engage in.
The event will last approximately two hours. Attendees are welcome to arrive at any time between 6 and 8 pm.
Individuals interested in learning more about programming are encouraged to reach out to Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160 for more information.
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Onsite parking is not available at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building.
With the WHS Headquarter building’s proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, there is a range of UW-Madison parking available. For more information on options and rates, visit the Transportation Services page on the UW-Madison website.
The nearest UW-Madison garage to the Headquarters building is the Helen C. White Garage (600 N. Park St, Madison, WI 53706). It is approximately a 5-minute walk to the WHS Headquarters building.
City of Madison public parking options include a parking garage located at State Street Campus Garage – Frances Street (430 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703). It is approximately a 6-minute walk to the WHS Headquarters building.
Lastly, the City of Madison has metro transit services with stops directly next to the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building.
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].
Calling all Gen Z pizza lovers: join us at the WisHistory Headquarters for a free and casual pizza night full of scavenger hunts, trivia, pop-up interactive displays, historic collections and Wisconsin history. Bring a friend to enjoy some food while testing your knowledge and learning about the civics and community-centered stories that have shaped the Badger State. Before you go, add your voice to a community-driven Wish Wall by sharing your hope for our country’s future.
A Slice of History: Pizza with a Side of Wisconsin History is part of a national initiative of Civic Season programming coordinated by Made By Us. To stay locally involved in the conversation, explore other 250th anniversary and civics-focused events, including the Democracy in Action Walking Tour and Wish Wall: What's Your Wish for the U.S.?
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
FREE pizza courtesy of event partners Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls
A mini history scavenger hunt searching for clues in the WisHistory Headquarters building
Two approximately 30-minute-long sessions (starting 6:30 pm & 7:15) of Wisconsin trivia exploring civics and state history while highlighting the people, dates and events that have shaped our state
A pop-up collections display exploring overlooked histories of people and events that have pushed the state—and country—forward
An opportunity to share your wish for the future of the United States as part of an ever-evolving community curated “What’s Your Wish for the U.S.?” Wish Wall exhibit
As part of the display, explore how Wisconsin Historical Society staff and community members share and connect us to state history, sparking inspiration for civic participation and continued learning
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
FREE and open to the public
Recommended for guests 18–30
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀
Although the event is recommended for ages 18–30, all ages are welcome to engage in, enjoy, and contribute to the programming.
This event takes place at the WisHistory headquarters located at 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706. The majority of the programming will be on the first floor in the central lobby.
Registration is not required but strongly encouraged as it helps to provide the most accurate pizza order. Please note that pizza will be available while supplies last.
Upon arrival, pre-registered lecture attendees are encouraged to confirm their registration by checking in with a WisHistory staff member.
There will be approximately two 30-minute-long sessions of trivia (6:30 PM and 7:15 PM) for participants to engage in.
The event will last approximately two hours. Attendees are welcome to arrive at any time between 6 and 8 pm.
Individuals interested in learning more about programming are encouraged to reach out to Jenny Pederson at [email protected] or (608) 669-5160 for more information.
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Onsite parking is not available at the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building.
With the WHS Headquarter building’s proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, there is a range of UW-Madison parking available. For more information on options and rates, visit the Transportation Services page on the UW-Madison website.
The nearest UW-Madison garage to the Headquarters building is the Helen C. White Garage (600 N. Park St, Madison, WI 53706). It is approximately a 5-minute walk to the WHS Headquarters building.
City of Madison public parking options include a parking garage located at State Street Campus Garage – Frances Street (430 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703). It is approximately a 6-minute walk to the WHS Headquarters building.
Lastly, the City of Madison has metro transit services with stops directly next to the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building.
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].
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Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State St, Madison, WI 53706-1417, United States
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