Because its very existence as a community can be traced to selection as the capital in 1836
Madison has a special relation to Wisconsins sesquicentennial anniversary. This exhibit
encourages Madisonians to think about the ways in which this status has shaped our community.
Historic Madison also urges scholars to undertake the research necessary for a full examination
of this important historical issue. The illustrations in this exhibit suggest that although it
is by no means the only source of Madisons uniqueness, status as the state capital is an
important part of our sense of place.|