Wish Wall: What’s Your Wish for the U.S.?

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦.
On the 250th anniversary of American Independence, hundreds of communities are hosting Wish Walls to explore visions for our nation’s future. Make your voice heard by contributing to the Wish Wall at the WisHistory Headquarters—what do you hope, dream, plan and wish for as America enters a new chapter? There’s no formal signup for participation—just head to the WisHistory headquarters lobby between June 19–July 18 and make your voice heard. We’re excited to see you there!
Wish Wall: What’s Your Wish for the U.S.? is part of the national initiative of Civic Sseason 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 A Slice of History: Pizza with a Side of Wisconsin History.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
An opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to the Wish Wall by answering the prompt, “What’s Your Wish for the U.S.?”
The chance to engage with others as you read submissions and reflect upon U.S. history and civics in daily life
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

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
This free event takes place at the WisHistory Headquarters located at 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706. The Wish Wall will be located in the first-floor lobby.
All ages are welcome share their hope for the country's future as well as check out what others are contributing.
Guests who wish to contribute to the Wish Wall can visit any time between June 19–July 18 and during open hours to write a message.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Wish Wall 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 WisHistory 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 WisHistory Headquarters.
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].