History of the Landscapes & Grounds Tours
These tours focus on the buildings and grounds of College Hill, the drumlin that sits in the heart of the Whitewater campus and the original grounds of Whitewater Normal School. You will hear stories and see photos of the campus through the lens of its original building, Old Main, and some of our earliest faculty, staff, and alumni. Tours will include visits to the Memory Garden, Salisbury and Chopp Historic Arboreta, and a peek inside the Log Cabin. Explore the many gardens and gathering spaces tucked between our campus buildings. You will also learn a bit about the various plants, including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, found on campus and some of the landscape management and sustainability practices we employ to keep our campus looking beautiful. We’ll allow time for participants to share their own stories of their connection to UW-Whitewater’s past.
Two Different Tours in 2024
- History of the Whitewater Normal School Grounds: Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 - 7:15 pm.
- Old Main and the Salisbury Era of Whitewater Normal School: Wednesday, September 4, 6:00 - 7:15 pm.
Questions? Contact Kari Borne at 262-472-1003 or bornek@uww.edu
Arrival Information
Check In
An email will be provided to registrants with check-in location prior to the event. Contact bornek@uww.edu with questions.
Driving Directions
Directions to the campus can be found online by clicking here. A campus map can be found here. Campus building addresses can be found here.
Parking
Information on parking locations and permit requirements will be emailed to you a couple days before the tour you are registered for. General information on parking is on the Visitor Center website.
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What You Will Need to Attend:
- Water bottle
- Walking shoes
Meet the Staff
Wes Enterline
Sustainability Director
Kari Borne
Outreach Program Associate Director
bornek@uww.edu
(262) 472-1003
