About the Event
Make this retro holiday display of nostalgic Evergleam trees part of your seasonal celebration!
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Step into a world of shimmering nostalgia as iconic Evergleam aluminum trees cast their glow across the Wisconsin Historical Society's History Maker Space. Feel the warmth of mid-century charm as you explore a treasure trove of holiday memories. Sink into a vintage couch in our pop-up display for a perfect holiday photo, then get up close with a classic Evergleam tree—a radiant reminder of Wisconsin’s winter heritage. Before you go, browse the History Maker Space Gift Shop for unique finds that make perfect gifts. This is more than a holiday display; it's an experience that brings the magic of mid-century Wisconsin to life.
Select dates also include additional experiences: Visit Santa on Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, December 14 (12 – 2 PM). On Saturday, December 7 (1-4 PM), our special expanded display full of additional artifacts that celebrate diverse holiday traditions will be exhibited. This is one pop-up to not miss—so we hope to see you at Evergleam Dreams!
Event Details
Weekdays | Wednesday, Dec. 4 - Wednesday, Dec. 18 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Know Before You Go
The History Maker Space is located on the 1st floor and off the main lobby of the U.S. Bank Plaza building.
During the weekdays from 10 am – 5 pm, access to the lobby is available through street entrances along South Pinckney Street, East Washington Avenue, or South Webster Street.
Monday through Friday, visitor parking is available onsite at U.S. Bank Plaza. For more information, go to https://www.uli.com/news/parking-in-downtown-madison for hourly rates. If parking onsite at U. S. Bank Plaza, entry to the lobby space and therefore the History Maker Space will be through the building’s elevators.
On Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, December 14, parking will not be available onsite at the U.S. Bank Plaza. For the locations and rates for public parking meters, go to the Parking Meters page on the City of Madison website.
In addition to parking meters there is also a public parking garage, Capitol Square North Garage, located at 218 E. Mifflin Street, and approximately two blocks north of the U.S. Bank Plaza building.
If visiting on Saturday, December 7 or Saturday, December 14, please enter the building through the 1 S. Pinckney Street entrance.
Attendees who are interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Jenny Pederson at jennifer.pederson@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 669-5160.
