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Dec. 16, 2019 

Madison, Wisconsin – As the temperatures drop during the frigid Wisconsin winter, it’s easy for cabin fever to set in, especially for children. The Wisconsin Historical Museum has just what you’re looking for to get the kids out of the house and active with free activities during the new year.

The Museum will host a series of “Cure Cabin Fever” events every Saturday in January. These events run from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. and feature engaging and interactive programming for children.

On Saturday, Jan. 4 local storytellers Paul and Dale Rogovich will engage kids in the stories of the fur trade era in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes through imaginative storytelling and hands-on interaction. Discover how the exchange of furs, fabrics, technologies, and traditions changed the lives of Europeans and American Indians forever.

On Saturday, Jan. 25 guests can enjoy a traditional Taiwanese puppet show performed by the Taiwan Puppet Troupe of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They will learn about the country of Taiwan and its culture through this wonderful performance.

More “Cure Cabin Fever” themes will be announced shortly. For a complete list of dates, visit wisconsinhistory.org/calendar.

About the Wisconsin Historical Museum
The Wisconsin Historical Museum is one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s 12 historic sites and museums. Located at 30 N. Carroll St. on Madison’s Capitol Square, the museum features four floors of exhibition space and a unique museum store. In addition to Wisconsin history, it provides information about other American history topics through artifacts, photographs, full-scale dioramas, audio-visual presentations, and interactive multimedia programs. The current home of the museum was built in 1953 and originally housed the Wolff, Kubly & Hirsig hardware store. The Wisconsin Historical Society renovated the building and the museum moved in during April 1986. Call 608-264-6555 or visit wisconsinhistoricalmuseum.org for more information. Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free admission to the 12 historic sites during regular operating hours.

About the Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs, and services. For more information, visit wisconsinhistory.org.