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Holding History is a student-driven public humanities program focused on the history of media and book arts.

Since 2015, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Holding History has introduced intergenerational audiences to book objects, historical media, and special collections archives. We host an annual slate of collaborative special events & interactive experiences—from hands-on papermaking workshops on campus mall to science-fair-style events in rare book libraries where students invite audiences to turn the pages of centuries-old books.

These bookish conversations continue in digital form on our website through The Bookish Blog, HH-produced videos about book history & bookmaking, & the Holding History Podcast.

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Upcoming Events

  • Papermaking on Library Mall
    Papermaking on Library Mall
    Tue, Oct 03
    Library Mall
    Oct 03, 1:00 PM CDT – Oct 04, 4:00 PM CDT
    Library Mall, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Oct 03, 1:00 PM CDT – Oct 04, 4:00 PM CDT
    Library Mall, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Join us for a FREE, drop-in, hands-on papermaking session with master papermaker Robert Possehl and Holding History students. Stop by anytime and experience the joy of making a sheet of handmade paper from recycled rags and local wheat straw. Look for our bright green tent!
  • Holding History Keynote Event in Special Collections
    Holding History Keynote Event in Special Collections
    Tue, Nov 14
    Madison
    Nov 14, 5:30 PM
    Madison, 976 Memorial Library, 728 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Nov 14, 5:30 PM
    Madison, 976 Memorial Library, 728 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Holding History Keynotes have returned!
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