General Information

Genealogy Webinars, Workshops and Classes

Workshops

See all of our workshop offerings, and register online here.

See other genealogy events here.

These workshops are sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Society members and members of the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society receive discounts on registration fees at most events. Learn how you can Become a Member.

Watch our Free recorded Webinars and Videos!

Webinars: Be sure to print out the handout before watching each of these free webinars.

Genealogy: Where Do I Begin Print the Handout
Preparing for a Trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society Print the Handout Let us know if you want to bring a group to the Society for a research trip. Contact us.
Ancestry.com: What to Expect and What Not to Expect Print the Handout
FamilySearch.org Print the Handout
WHS Website for Genealogy Print the handout.
Maps for Genealogy and Local History Print the handout.

Check out our genealogy workshops and webinars offered each spring and fall. Topics vary each semester.

All workshops provide an opportunity to focus on your research with other researchers, sharing ideas and moving forward with your family history research. Lunch is provided at some events.
Experts in genealogy teach you how to best use the Society's nationally recognized collections of published and unpublished materials for researching family histories as well as the newest online products for historical and genealogical research.
Programs are geared to all levels of experience and offer something for everyone, from beginners to advanced.

Learn More

Research Your Family History

Visiting the Library and Archives

Have Questions?

Contact Lori Bessler by phone at 608-264-6519 or by email below:

lori.bessler@wisconsinhistory.org