Cave of the Mounds Fun Facts!
Written by Stalac-Tate Welcome to Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark! Here are some fun facts about the cave at different stops in Cave … Read More
Category: History
A Brief History of Cave of the Mounds
Written by Stalac-Tate Our history starts at the Brigham Farm, surrounding Cave of the Mounds, which is the oldest farm in Dane County. Ebenezer Brigham … Read More
The Education Era
Written by Stalac-Tate “When the Rooney’s took over the operation of the Cave of the Mounds… they decided that they wanted to maximize the educational … Read More
What is the Driftless Area?
Written by Stalac-Tate Being in the Driftless Area, many who come to visit ask… “What is it?” “Why is it here?” “How is this related … Read More
The Early Years: Brechler and Hanneman
Written by Stalac-Tate Cave of the Mounds is the Jewel Box of America’s Show Caves for its intricate and varied formations. It is important in … Read More
Brigham’s Place
Written by Stalac-Tate The name “Brigham” is familiar in Southwest Wisconsin. There is a town called Brigham, a Brigham County Park, and its name is … Read More
Unique Building Explained
Written by Stalac-Tate The dodecagon-shaped building is the first stop of any guest’s journey. It is the place where tickets are sold and where the … Read More
The Unknown History of Wisconsin
Written by Stalac-Tate Before Dairy was King, Wheat ruled the land of Wisconsin. And before wheat, there was a rush of people in search of … Read More
Badgers in Blue Mounds
Written by Stalac-Tate Wisconsin is nicknamed the Badger State, not because of our wildlife, but because of our state’s lead mining history. This animal can … Read More
Becoming a National Natural Landmark
Written by Stalac-Tate On Tuesday, July 7th, 1987, the manager at Cave of the Mounds, Anne Bandow, received a call from Mr. Charles McKinney of … Read More