Resources for Local Historical Societies
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The Society's Local History Outreach Program provides resources for local historical organizations, including an annual conference, a series of Local History webinars, occasional workshops, grants and information to help you start your own local or specialized history organization.
Connect with Us
- Connect with Local History Outreach
Read about the Society's Local History Outreach Program and find helpful resources. - Local History e-Newsletter
Receive quarterly updates on resources, events and more. Contact Local History Outreach to subscribe. - Local History Listserv
Ask questions, seek advice, post events and more. Email SUBSCRIBE to localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu. - Wisconsin Historical Society on Facebook
Local History Resources
- How to Form a Historical Society or Organization
Learn how you can get help organizing a local historical organization. - The Local History Affiliate Program
Learn about the benefits the Wisconsin Historical Society's affiliation program may offer your historical organization and apply today. - Local History Webinars
See upcoming training programs for local historians and browse our past presentations. - Local History Mini-Grants for Collections Care and Management
Learn how to apply for a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History. - Services for Local Historical Societies and Organizations
Find helpful services and professionals to help with local historical society concerns. - Wisconsin Council for Local History
Learn who comprises the Wisconsin Council for Local History and its mission. - Board of Curators Awards
Each year the Society recognizes outstanding historical work that helps connect people to the past. Learn about how you can participate and see past winners. - Speakers Bureau
Browse our list of historians, curators and authors who can visit your community and share stories of our great state. - Traveling Displays and Exhibits
See traveling exhibits available to local historical societies and other venues. - Connecting Local History with Local Education
Learn ways to connect with educators in your area. - Digital Readiness Toolkit
Access Recollection Wisconsin's Digital Readiness Toolkit, a complete guide to creating and tending a digital collection.
Events and Training
Wisconsin State Historical Markers
Wisconsin's State Historical Markers tell stories about the people and places that contribute to our state's rich heritage.