Plan Your Visit
SEE YOU IN MAY 2023!
Thanks for exploring Wisconsin history with us in 2022! First Capitol will reopen for general admission in May 2023.
Learn more about this historic site while you wait!
SUMMER 2022
MAY 28 – SEPT. 4
HOURS
MAY 28 – SEPT. 4
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
10 AM – 4 PM
ADMISSION
First Capitol is free and tickets are not required to visit.
A suggested $2 donation per person helps collect, preserve, and share this site’s history.
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
First Capitol is located in Belmont, Wisconsin. Belmont is located in Lafayette County in southwestern Wisconsin. Plan your visit to its rolling hills, and 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.
GROUP TOURS
Details
Book your group tour today! Tours include private guide(s) that can be customized to meet the needs and interests of your group. Free onsite bus parking
Min 10 | Max 55
Please note we do not offer onsite dining. Reservations needed 2 weeks in advance.
Pricing
$5.00 per guest
Tour operators/guides/drivers: FREE
Payment due on arrival.
For more information, or to book, contact us at firstcapitol@wisconsinhistory.org or call 608-987-2122.
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!
ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY
We care about your safety! Please make sure to stay home if you’re sick and follow these CDC guidelines when you visit us.