Frank Lloyd Wright designed a curvilinear gathering place that would link the shore of Lake Monona to the State Capitol. It is known today as the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The rooftop is home to the William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens.

It was on this rooftop, with its stunning views, that FWHS held their Annual Meeting this year. That view from the rooftop was both amazing and calming – a perfect place for discussions to be held. The rooftop is also the home to Lake Vista Café. This café offered us delightful lunch choices.

Members of FWHS and a quorum of Board Members were able to attend the meeting. Activities of the committees were discussed with committee representatives that were in attendance. Future committee activities were also suggested and discussed.

There was also review of the information concerning the new WHS museum in Madison, and what FWHS might contribute to the museum. The Society has obtained funding for the museum in excess of 100 million dollars from the state and private sources. We will be in contact with the Society to plan our contribution.

Our 2020 Virtual Auction was a success with $7,000 profit. We thank everyone that worked so hard on this new venue.

The Friends have provided funding for local State-winning National History Day students to continue their competition at the National level in Washington, D.C., and we will continue to support the National History Day in Wisconsin competitions.

We look forward to another successful year despite the roadblocks the Covid pandemic has put in our path.