

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Half-Hour History: Beneath Our Feet, Cave of the Mounds
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the next installment of Half-Hour History, “Beneath Our Feet: The Past and Present of Cave of the Mounds" presented by Cave of the Mounds Assistant General Manager Tate Phillip on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. 

FREE, all welcome. Registration not required.

Referred to as the Jewel Box of America’s Caves, this Blue Mounds destination contains the oldest dated cave formations in the Midwest. Phillip will present the rich, local history of Cave of the Mounds, from its accidental discovery in 1939 to its development into one of Wisconsin’s most treasured natural landmarks. 

Tate Phillip is the on-site "keeper of the story" and staff member at Cave of the Mounds. After years of researching at the Driftless Historium and interviewing past tour guides, previous managers, and important people in the history of Cave of the Mounds, she has become one of the site’s dedicated resources, committed to preserving and sharing the remarkable story of Cave of the Mounds.

The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society’s Half-Hour History program is a once-a-month midday speaker series featuring engaging presentations on local and regional history. Generously supported through a grant from the Mount Horeb Community Foundation, these FREE programs are open to all and take place at the Driftless Historium at 1:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

For more information call 608-437-6486 or email moverland@mthorebhistory.org. 

UP NEXT: “The 49th Wisconsin Infantry in 1865” presented by History Educator John Helmenstine with period rifle demonstration by Civil War Historian Paul Zehren on March 18.
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Horeb
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53572
- **lat**: 43.00812
- **long**: -89.73877
- **full address**: 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53572

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- **organizer**: Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society (https://allevents.in/org/driftless-historium-and-mount-horeb-area-historical-society/3171725)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 100 S 2nd St, Mount Horeb, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53572
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society
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