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Genealogy Programs
The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) offers year-round programs to help you improve your research skills and inspire your genealogy journey. Genealogy experts lead classes and webinars in a range of history and genealogy topics, from starting your family tree to finding specific record types and trying new search strategies.
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Get genealogy research tips, behind-the-scenes info on the WHS Library and Archives, collection highlights, and more in our monthly emails.
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Genealogy Consultations
Whether you've hit a brick wall in your family tree or are just getting started on your genealogy journey, we're here to help you dig deeper into your ancestry. Meet with one of our genealogy reference librarians to get assistance with your family history project!
Our librarians will customize your consultation to address goals such as the following:
- Creating a research plan
- Reviewing your family tree charts, notes and research to suggest next steps
- Providing an overview of WHS records and resources
- Creating a strategy to break through a brick wall
- Building an online family tree
- Locating specific records
Request a free, one-hour virtual or in-person consultation through the link below. We will respond within one week.
Request a Genealogy Consultation
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Have Questions?
Contact Rebecca Hopman by email below: