First Capitol

First Capitol Discover the rugged origins of the first capitol of Wisconsin Territory, where legislators laid down the framework for the current state government.
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Happy Independence Day! We are open today, Thursday, July 4 for the holiday! Come on over between 10am - 4pm to learn ab...
07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!

We are open today, Thursday, July 4 for the holiday! Come on over between 10am - 4pm to learn about Wisconsin territorial history.

First Capitol will be open tomorrow, Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day from 10am - 4pm. Stop by for a visit!
07/03/2024

First Capitol will be open tomorrow, Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day from 10am - 4pm. Stop by for a visit!

We've been busy at First Capitol getting ready to open for the 2024 season! We recently had a new fence installed, and t...
05/24/2024

We've been busy at First Capitol getting ready to open for the 2024 season! We recently had a new fence installed, and this week two new cedar shake roofs were completed. On the backs of each building, the accessible ramps were redone and painted.

Check all the work out when we open tomorrow Saturday, May 25 at 10am.

Check out our new fence! See it in person when we open for the season on Saturday, May 25 at 10am.
05/03/2024

Check out our new fence! See it in person when we open for the season on Saturday, May 25 at 10am.

As the start of several upcoming site improvements, we have Fink Fencing out of Platteville on site today. The team is i...
04/25/2024

As the start of several upcoming site improvements, we have Fink Fencing out of Platteville on site today. The team is installing a fence at the back of the property. Archaeologists were on site to monitor the project. Stay tuned for more upcoming projects!

04/02/2024

We are hiring!

We are hiring for our facilities manager position at Villa Louis. This full-time position is responsible for supporting the management of Villa Louis facilities and infrastructure by monitoring and facilitating contractor activities, minor restoration & construction, ensuring equipment and building systems are operational, janitorial duties, addressing all maintenance needs, along with managing and performing landscaping and lawn care. For a full position description and details on the application process visit https://bit.ly/3U2EVHE

All applications must be submitted online using the provided link. The position closes on April 25. Questions can be directed to [email protected] or (608) 264-6409.

Do you or someone you know love history? Want to work at a place spanning over a hundred and fifty years of Wisconsin’s ...
02/13/2024

Do you or someone you know love history? Want to work at a place spanning over a hundred and fifty years of Wisconsin’s history? Are you in the Mineral Point and Belmont areas?

Apply for a summer job with the Wisconsin Historical Society at Pendarvis and First Capitol! Help guide guests through the buildings and grounds and experience first hand all the awesome events put on at the site. Apply online, add your resume with your experience--even if it’s only a little--and we will get in touch with you! No experience necessary! We would be happy to have you!

Returning staff need not apply online, you will receive an email.

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Happy Thanksgiving from First Capitol! 📸 WHi Image 11717
11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from First Capitol!
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187 years ago today, from October 25 to December 9, 1836, the Wisconsin Territorial legislature convened at First Capito...
10/25/2023

187 years ago today, from October 25 to December 9, 1836, the Wisconsin Territorial legislature convened at First Capitol in Belmont. The legislature passed 42 acts during this period including designating Madison as the capital of Wisconsin.

Happy 4th of July!On this day in 1836, Wisconsin became a territory, including all of present day Wisconsin, Iowa, and M...
07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July!

On this day in 1836, Wisconsin became a territory, including all of present day Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, and the eastern halves of the Dakotas. The first legislative session of the new territorial government would meet at here at Belmont a few months later.

Zoom in on our 1838 map of the region:

04/17/2023
Do you love history and sharing it with others? We’re now hiring for seasonal tour guides at First Capitol! This positio...
03/04/2023

Do you love history and sharing it with others? We’re now hiring for seasonal tour guides at First Capitol! This position requires some weekend hours. Seasonal staff enjoy 20% off in the museum store, 40% off Wisconsin Historical Society Press books, free admission to the other 11 Wisconsin Historical Society historic sites, and special staff-only behind-the-scenes enrichment programs.

This application process is for new hires only! Applications are ONLY accepted online through the link below. All questions should be directed to [email protected].
Application and more information below:

https://wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=9149&

Do you love history and sharing it with others? We’re now hiring for seasonal tour guides at First Capitol! This positio...
02/07/2023

Do you love history and sharing it with others? We’re now hiring for seasonal tour guides at First Capitol! This position requires weekend hours. Seasonal staff enjoy 20% off in the museum store, 40% off Wisconsin Historical Society Press books, free admission to the other 11 Wisconsin Historical Society historic sites, and special staff-only behind-the-scenes enrichment programs.

This application process is for new hires only! Applications are ONLY accepted online through the link below (please apply through the Pendarvis link). All questions should be directed to [email protected]. Application and more information below:

https://wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=9149

Join our team! We are hiring a Southwest Sites Guest Services Manager. This position is based at Villa Louis in Prairie ...
01/17/2023

Join our team! We are hiring a Southwest Sites Guest Services Manager. This position is based at Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien and supports all four southwest sites. Find out more and apply online via WiscJobs by following the instructions in the link below.

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Happy New Year! We can't wait to see you in 2023. Stay tuned for more info on projects coming to First Capitol in the ne...
01/01/2023

Happy New Year! We can't wait to see you in 2023. Stay tuned for more info on projects coming to First Capitol in the new year!

Merry Christmas from all of us at First Capitol!📸: WHI Image ID 148801
12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from all of us at First Capitol!

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We were excited to host KONTEXT architects LLC at First Capitol today! The months we’re closed over winter are a great t...
12/19/2022

We were excited to host KONTEXT architects LLC at First Capitol today! The months we’re closed over winter are a great time for these architects to start working up estimates and draft designs for a capital project. This project will include building envelope and grounds improvements. Stay tuned for more!

Looking for a great holiday gift? Support First Capitol with your purchase! Shop for books and unique Wisconsin items, i...
11/25/2022

Looking for a great holiday gift? Support First Capitol with your purchase! Shop for books and unique Wisconsin items, including the 2022 state capitol ornament, at our online store: https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/

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First Capitol is closed for the 2019 season. We hope to see you in 2020!