75TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
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Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 2026
Madison Bach Musicians present Princely Architects: Bach, Beethoven, and Frank Lloyd Wright in the Landmark Auditorium.
Weekend of June 5-7, 2026
Heritage Weekend
Friday, June 5
Walking Tour: Inspired by Wright. Learn more about Frank Lloyd Wright’s influence on residential development near the Meeting House on a walking tour highlighting the exteriors of 13 homes designed by Wright’s apprentices and admirers. Tour is 1.5 miles and includes hills. Please wear comfortable shoes! 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Lecture and Reception: Beyond the Built: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unrealized Vision for Madison with Emily Butler, FLW Foundation. Some of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most intriguing ideas for the city never made it beyond the drawing board. In a year that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Unitarian Meeting House, this program explores Wright’s unbuilt designs, revealing how these projects deepen our understanding of his vision, imagination, and long relationship with Madison. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, June 6
Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Meeting House. For the true Wright enthusiast, this Behind-the-Scenes Tour offers an exclusive, 2.5-hour deep dive into the Meeting House’s hidden history. In addition to the 1951 Landmark spaces, this immersive experience grants access to other private spots not seen on Public Tours and takes you through the 1964 Taliesin Associated Architects-designed addition. Guests will enjoy a rare viewing of several original artifacts from the First Unitarian Society archives, providing a deeper look into the building's storied past. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sunday, June 7
Free Lecture: Rehabilitation of the Unitarian Meeting House - 75 Years of Effort by Charlie Quagliana. Explore the intersection of congregational stewardship and technical expertise in preserving a National Historic Landmark. Charles Quagliana will provide an overview of the First Unitarian Society’s long-term preservation involvement, followed by a technical deep dive into recent rehabilitation projects—including the Landmark entrance, the Prow, and the roof structure. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Afternoon Open House the Meeting House. Explore one of Madison's most iconic buildings as the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Unitarian Meeting House celebrates its 75th Anniversary. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 for this free event and learn more about both the history and ongoing preservation of this National Historic Landmark. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM