Historic Lantern Tours

Man holds a lantern in the darkness, illuminating just around the lantern
A person holds a lantern to illuminate the cave formations at Cave of the Mounds
A man holds a lantern like the first explorers on the Historic Lantern Tour at Cave of the Mounds
People enter the cave on the Historic Lantern Tour at Cave of the Mounds
Visitors stand at the Discovery site with lanterns in hand, ready to head into the cave.
The tour guide holds a lantern in the cave on the Historic Lantern Tour at Cave of the Mounds.
Group enters into the cave like the first explorers of Cave of the Mounds
Lantern in a cave with a yellowish glow

Features

  • Tour Type
    • Walking Tours
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Caves

Historic Lantern Tours

Event Date
Mar 23, 2025. 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Information: 608-437-3038
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Discover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you are one of the first people to ever see the cave. Cave of the Mounds was accidentally discovered during a quarry blast. The first who entered were quarry workers, a farmer, and a 17-year-old boy. They were the first to ever lay eyes on the cave as there are no natural entrances. No animal or human had ever seen the cave until 1939.

Today there are more than 400 known caves in the state of Wisconsin but often found in people’s backyards like this one. In fact, cave explorers find hundreds of caves in America each year!

Get a glimpse into the spelunking world! Tickets are available 1-month before the event.