We know there are important voices and chapters of Madison’s history that we haven’t explored yet, and we’re looking for individuals or teams of up to 3 people who can help us identify, connect with, and interview at least five community members who lived those stories.
We’re looking for stories that:
- Focus on historical moments or changes over time
- Elevate an underrepresented group or lesser known chapter of Madison’s history
For example, collections might revolve around:
- Changes to neighborhood hangouts or locally-owned businesses (ex: changes to State Street)
- LGBTQ+ spaces and communities (ex: Club de Wash)
- Stories about refugees, immigrants or other groups new to Madison (ex: immigrants from Madison's Sister Cities)
- Stories about social justice movements or collective action that influenced Madison's history (ex: Fair Housing Ordinance from 1960, Act 10 Protests of 2010)
- How the city's natural environment has changed over time (ex: Recollections of Madison's lakes)
- History of an event or an initiative in Madison (ex: Juneteenth)
Application Closed | Applicants will be notified in October