About the Local History Outreach Program
Support and Services for Local History and Cultural Groups in Wisconsin
Wisconsin was the first state in the country to emphasize the power of local history. Since 1898, because of dedicated community leaders across the state, the Wisconsin Historical Society's network of local history partners has grown to over 430 organizations and nearly 60,000 members and is written into the state's statutes as a vital responsibility of the Society.
The Society's Local History Outreach Program supports a diverse community of local history organizations throughout the state. Our local and regional partners are invited to:
- schedule free consultations with Society experts
- learn about webinars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities
- attend regional meetings of peer organizations
- participate in the annual Local History and Historic Preservation Conference
- book events through the Society’s speakers bureau
- host the Society's traveling exhibits
- participate in the Wisconsin Council for Local History
- contribute to planning the new state historical museum
Additionally, the Society encourages all non-profit community history and cultural organizations, including publicly funded museums and tribal museums, to consider formal affiliation to access additional services. For more information on the benefits of affiliation, click here.
Explore ways to connect with the Local History Outreach Program and local history experts across the state by clicking here.
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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