Road trip to Madison, WI

Coordinated by the CAGGNI Road Trip Committee

Join other CAGGNI members on a research trip to Madison, WI!

The Road Trip Committee is planning a tour and research at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State St., Madison, and nearby repositories.

This trip offers flexibility for your trip, including arranging your own travel and hotel accommodations.

A block of rooms have been reserved for our group at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 440 W. Johnson St., Madison, (608) 255-0360. Cost will be $259 per night for a King Suite with a king bed and sofa bed. 

Thursday, Sept 28, is research on your own and can include the UW–Madison library and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Join other CAGGNI members for a casual dinner at Der Rathskeller in the student union, 800 Langdon St.

Friday, Sept 29, starts at 9 a.m. with a tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society Library and Archives. Librarians will be available for assistance following the tour.

The Library and Archives close at 5 p.m. Friday, and a group dinner will follow at Porta Bella, 425 N. Frances St., Madison.

Saturday you can continue your research on your own at the Society from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The road trip is for CAGGNI members and their guests. Up to two nonmember guests are welcome to attend with a CAGGNI member.

Registered members and guests will receive a name tag, itinerary, attendee list and printed materials.

If you’re traveling with a spouse/partner who is not researching, they are welcome to join the group for any meals.

Registration will close August 30.