Plan Your Visit | First Capitol | A Wisconsin Historic Site

Closed for the season

First Capitol is closed for the season. Thank you to our members and guests for your support during the 2021 season. We look forward to welcoming you back in May for the 2022 season. In the meantime, continue exploring Wisconsin history year-round at Wade House, the Wisconsin Historical Museum and through other Historical Society Events.

Discover Events

Summer 2022
May 28 - Sept. 4

Hours

May 28 – Sept. 4

Saturday & Sunday

10 AM – 4 PM

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Admission

First Capitol is free and open to the public.

Donations are welcome

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

PARKING

First Capitol is located in Belmont, Wisconsin. Belmont is located in Lafayette County in southwestern Wisconsin. With its rolling hills, it is easy to see why Belmont was named, “Belle Monte,” French for “beautiful hill.”

On-site vehicle parking is available for free at First Capitol.

Shopping

The First Capitol online store features handmade items, unique books, souvenirs, and more!

Enjoy 10 percent off store items as a Wisconsin Historical Society member.

Many of the items we sell in store are available online. Explore the gifts and books that are for sale!

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Accessibility & Safety

First Capitol’s lodging and council houses both have wheelchair ramps. Due to the scale used in historic buildings, access is somewhat limited. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals requiring wheelchairs for mobility. For more information regarding access to site buildings, grounds and programs please contact First Capitol at 608-987-2122.

While no pets are allowed on the museum grounds, service animals are permitted for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

No guns, knives, or weapons allowed on the premises.