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Objects that Connect Us: Sharing Stories Across Generations

Name: Objects that Connect Us: Sharing Stories Across Generations
Start: 2026-10-09T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-09T19:30:00-05:00
Location: History Maker Space

October 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

𝘼 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙨
What can personal artifacts tell us about generations past, present and future? Discover unforeseen stories hidden within seemingly ordinary objects during this exciting event—bring your personal keepsakes and mementos to share with family, friends and community members as you learn, listen and explore history in an intimate, intergenerational setting.
This special, free program represents the Wisconsin Historical Society’s ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful connections across generations and between groups of people and organizations. By creating space for authentic storytelling and active listening, we delve into our varied histories while honoring the commonalities that unite us all. Who knows what you might uncover?
Due to the unique nature of this program, please review the “Know Before You Go” section for more planning information.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Gather around a communal table, enjoy food and reflect on family artifacts—perhaps a well-worn recipe card, a treasured photograph or an heirloom piece of jewelry
Use treasures as conversation pieces, unlocking otherwise untold narratives and memories
Find surprising ties between grandparents, children and grandchildren
Discover parallels between community members of diverse backgrounds
Explore the humor and love of sharing cherished traditions with a larger group
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
Free and open to the public
Advanced registration is required.
Register: https://wihist.org/4m7EmbZ
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
An active, community-focused space that hosts school groups, pop-up exhibits, author talks, public programs and more; located in the US Bank Building on Madison’s Capitol Square.
History Maker Space
1st Floor
US Bank Building
1 S. Pinckney Street
Madison, WI 53703
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Every attendee should plan to bring with them at least one object of personal value to discuss. These items will not be donated to the Wisconsin Historical Society – they will be used to encourage and support conversations between program participants.
Pizza, salad, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided during the program. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be provided. If there are additional questions regarding food, participants should reach out to Jenny Pederson.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:
Due to the date and time of this program, do not park in the underground onsite garage at the U.S. Bank Plaza Building. The U.S. Bank Plaza parking garage closes at 6 p.m. on Fridays and will not reopen until Monday morning when regular business hours at the U.S. Bank Plaza building resume.
As an alternative to parking onsite at the U.S. Bank building, there are public parking options available in downtown Madison. There is a public parking garage, Capitol Square North Garage (218 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703), located about two blocks and a 5-minute walk from the History Maker Space. In addition, there is street parking information on the City of Madison website.
Following parking and upon arrival at the U.S. Bank Plaza building, attendees can enter from the street through any of the doors located along S. Pinckney St., S. Webster St., and E. Washington Ave.
When arriving at the History Maker Space for the Objects that Connect Us, participants are to check in with WHS personnel to confirm their reservation.
Please reach out to Jenny Pederson at jennifer.pederson@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 669-5160 with any questions regarding the program.
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or boxoffice@wisconsinhistory.org.