Field Trip or Tour
First Capitol Field Trip
First Capitol - a historic site
During the visit to the Council House and the lodging house at First Capitol, students will:
- Examine the first laws of the Wisconsin Territory
- Discuss the fight for the capitol, and learn about early purchases of the territory
- Reimagine Wisconsin as a place of beginnings, and think like a historian with the task of preserving the historic buildings
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First Capitol in Belmont, WI
First Capitol field trips are available May through October each year. Reservations can be made year-round.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 minutes |
| Availability | May - October |
| Maximum group size | No limit |
| Location | 19101 County Highway G, Belmont, WI 53510 |
| Lunch | A public picnic area is located near First Capitol at Belmont Mound State Park. Please note that no food or drink is available for purchase on site. |
| Grade Level | 3rd - 12th |
| Cost | Free |
Reserve Your Field Trip
See the First Captiol website to reserve your field trip. Or call 608-987-2122 or email us.
About Old World Wisconsin
Discover the rugged origins of the first capitol of Wisconsin Territory, where legislators built the framework of law and order that evolved into our current state government.
Directions, Transportation, Parking
To get directions, parking maps, and more see Location and Directions to First Capitol.
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