Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society
The Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society (formerly Women's Auxiliary), founded in 1950, is an independent non-profit volunteer organization whose sole purpose is to assist and support the Society in its program of conserving, advancing, and disseminating knowledge in the field of Wisconsin history. Objectives of the Friends:
- To increase public awareness and support of the Society,
- To promote awareness of the history of Wisconsin,
- To increase statewide membership in the Friends
of the Wisconsin Historical Society and
in the Society through educational programs, and
- To provide support for special projects of the Society
To meet the objectives to enhance the lives of Wisconsin residents (and other individuals interested in Wisconsin history), the Friends sponsor educational tours, luncheons, and other events throughout the state. It publishes a quarterly newsletter, Pillars, which includes information about the Friends and news items about Society programs and projects. Membership is open to anyone interested in Wisconsin history. Join the Friends to make Wisconsin come alive for you through lectures, workshops, and day trips and overnight tours. Enjoy special membership discounts to historic sites owned by the Society. Membership Looking for a special gift?
Consider a Friends of WHS Gift Membership
Individual |
| One Year |
$20.00 |
| Three Years |
$50.00 |
Family |
| One Year |
$35.00 |
| Three Years |
$80.00 |
Membership is for the calendar year and is independent of Wisconsin Historical Society membership. Membership Benefits include:
- 50-percent admission discount to historic sites
owned and/or operated by the Wisconsin Historical
Society;
- 10-percent discount on purchases at the historic
sites and the Wisconsin Historical Museum Shop in
Madison;
- Reduced admission fees to Friends workshops, tours, lectures, and special programs;
- Quarterly newsletter, and
- Volunteer opportunities.
Please make check payable to Friends of WHS. Mail check to Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison WI 53706-1482.
For more information or to register for any program, contact FRIENDSofWHS@hotmail.com, leave a voice mail message at 608.258.0055, or write: Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI, 53706-1482
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