For many Badgers, Camp Randall is hallowed ground. The stadium’s aluminum bleachers hold decades of history, steeped in football fanaticism and intimately linked with the college experiences of thousands. But the area’s significance extends beyond the gridiron. In 1858 the lands served as the Wisconsin State Fair grounds, and would later be used to host … Continue reading Confederate captives in Madison: Camp Randall’s history as Civil War prisoner-of-war camp