The Unknown History of Wisconsin
Written by Stalac-Tate Before Dairy was King, Wheat ruled the land of Wisconsin. And before wheat, there was a rush of people in search of … Read More
Category: History
Badgers in Blue Mounds
Written by Stalac-Tate Wisconsin is nicknamed the Badger State, not because of our wildlife, but because of our state’s lead mining history. This animal can … Read More
Becoming a National Natural Landmark
Written by Stalac-Tate On Tuesday, July 7th, 1987, the manager at Cave of the Mounds, Anne Bandow, received a call from Mr. Charles McKinney of … Read More
Charles Brigham: Science Enthusiast
Written by Stalac-Tate Science is wondrous. There is so much more to this earth than what meets the eye. Charles Brigham knew this and wanted … Read More
The Story of a Wisconsin Landmark
From diggings to discovery and beyond, select the topics below to explore the cultural history of Cave of the Mounds. What’s in a name? Cave … Read More
Cave Of The Mounds Celebrates 75 Years
In 2015 Cave of the Mounds celebrated 75 years since the Cave opened to the public. Check out this article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: … Read More
Discovery of a Natural Wonder
Written by Stalac-Tate It all began in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, roughly 25 miles west of Madison, at the Brigham Farm. Members of the Brigham family … Read More
Rembrandt of Lighting
Written by Stalac-Tate Many guests come from near and far to visit Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark! Although most guests comment or ask … Read More
Who Was Ebenezer Brigham?
Written by Stalac-Tate Brigham seems a common name in southwest Wisconsin … travelers will notice Brigham County Park, Brigham Township, and more. Yet, where does … Read More