Connect with Local History Outreach
The Wisconsin Historical Society's Local History Outreach Program supports a diverse community of local history and heritage organizations throughout the state. Scroll down to explore ways to connect with the Local History Outreach Program and local history experts across the state.
Connect With Us
Request the Local History e-Newsletter
The Society's Local History Outreach quarterly e-newsletter provides timely updates and easy access to important information, events and resources. Contact fieldservices@wisconsinhistory.org to subscribe or to suggest topics for future e-newsletters. We also welcome submissions of interesting events or new exhibits happening around the state.
Join the Local History LISTSERVE
The Local History LISTSERVE is for anyone interested in communicating with their local history colleagues throughout the state (and beyond). Members can ask questions, seek advice, post events and much more. Join by sending an email to localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu and typing SUBSCRIBE in the body of the email. Past messages to the Local History LISTSERVE, sorted by email thread, are archived here. Questions or problems? Please contact Janet Seymour at janet.seymour@wisconsinhistory.org.
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Local History Outreach Staff
Local History Outreach Regions
In addition to the regions delineated here, Sara Batkie, Mallory Hanson, Fitzie Heimdahl and Amy Norlin provide statewide services. Please see below for more information.
Have a specific question? You can contact Local History Outreach staff directly on any of the topics below.
Janet Seymour
Outreach Director
Janet Seymour
Outreach Director
janet.seymour@wisconsinhistory.org
715-836-2250
Contact Janet for information about:
- Outreach services and partnerships
- Local history questions for west central region
- The Wisconsin Council for Local History
Liz Arbuckle
Northern Outreach Coordinator
Liz Arbuckle
Northern Outreach Coordinator
liz.arbuckle@wisconsinhistory.org
715-685-2667
Contact Liz for information about:
- Local history questions for the northern region
- Youth education programs for the northern region
- National History Day in Wisconsin for the northern region
- Local History Book Club
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center research field trips
Sara Batkie
Statewide Engagement Coordinator
Sara Batkie
Statewide Engagement Coordinator
sara.batkie@wisconsinhistory.org
608-438-5490
Contact Sara for information about:
Mallory Hanson
Statewide Services Coordinator
Mallory Hanson
Statewide Services Coordinator
mallory.hanson@wisconsinhistory.org
608-228-0471
Contact Mallory for information about:
Fitzie Heimdahl
Historical Markers Program Coordinator
Fitzie Heimdahl
Historical Markers Program Coordinator
fitzie.heimdahl@wisconsinhistory.org
715-471-0770
Contact Fitzie for information about:
Kristen Leffelman
Southeast Outreach Coordinator
Kristen Leffelman
Southeast Outreach Coordinator
kristen.leffelman@wisconsinhistory.org
414-988-8655
Contact Kristen for information about:
- Local history questions for the southern and eastern regions
- The James Madison Lecture Series
- The Society's partnership with the Water Council
Amy Norlin
Local History Program Assistant
Amy Norlin
Outreach Services Coordinator
amy.norlin@wisconsinhistory.org
608-264-6579
Contact Amy for information about:
- Becoming a local history affiliate
- Affiliate communications and e-newsletter
- Local History-Historic Preservation Conference registration and information
- Annual reporting for local history affiliates and directory updates
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Resources for Local Historical Societies
Have Questions?
Contact:
Janet Seymour
c/o University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
105 Garfield Avenue, Hibbard 728
Eau Claire, WI 54701-4004
Phone: 715-836-2250