Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert E. Gard Memorial Storyteller's Circle
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 24, 2010
1. Robert E. Gard Memorial Storyteller's Circle Marker
Robert E. Gard (1910-1992) wrote, spoke, taught, and lived the Wisconsin Idea through community arts development. Convinced everyone has a story to tell, he envisioned a Wisconsin in which everyone wrote, painted, danced, acted or sang their story. His own writing captured Wisconsin's "sense of place" and history, and influenced national and international audiences.
This Storyteller's Circle honors his work and invites future generations of story tellers.
Erected 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education.
Location. 43° 4.601′ N, 89° 24.17′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It can be reached from Observatory Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in the Muir Woods on the north side of Observatory Drive, across Observatory Drive from North Hall, on the University of Wisconsin campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rasmus Bjφrn Anderson (here, next to this marker); Natural Wonders (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard M. Temin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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Also see . . . Robert E. Gard Wisconsin Idea Foundation. Website homepage (Submitted on July 12, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 24, 2010
2. Storyteller's Circle with Markers in Background
"The Wisconsin Idea: Expansive Minds and Star-Aspiring Ideals
"A person and the Wisconsin land are inseparable in grassroots arts
"'If you try, you can indeed alter the face and hearts of America.' Robert E. Gard"
"A person and the Wisconsin land are inseparable in grassroots arts
"'If you try, you can indeed alter the face and hearts of America.' Robert E. Gard"
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 24, 2010
3. Another View of Storyteller's Circle
With the Rasmus Bjφrn Anderson marker in the background.
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 24, 2010
4. Adjacent Marker
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 24, 2010
5. Inscription on Adjacent Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,178 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on July 12, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 6, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
