The Society's Local History Outreach Program provides resources for local historical organizations, including an annual conference, a series of Local History webinars, occasional workshops, grants and information to help you start your own local or specialized history organization. |
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Find forms, guidelines, resources for research and more. |
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Information and resources to assist architecture professionals and archaeology consultants in preserving Wisconsin's history |
Download the Wisconsin Cultural Resource Management Plan |
Download the Wisconsin Historical Society and DOT Determination of Eligibility Form. |
Find information for completing Wisconsin archaeological site forms. |
Submit this form for placement on the Wisconsin list of professional archaeologists. |
Download the public land permit required to conduct archaeology on all non-federal public land in Wisconsin. |
Download the Wisconsin-preferred National Register form. |
How to request a preliminary evaluation of National Register eligibility. |
These consultants are available to help you research historic buildings and archaeological sites. |
Don't panic! Stop what you are doing and read this article. The Wisconsin Historical Society can help. |
Working Within the Boundaries of Cemeteries and Mound Groups |
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Do you need to disturb a cemetery or mound group? Planning to build, plant, or work in a cemetery or Native American mound group? Read this first. |
Read this information before planning a project inside a cemetery or mound group. |
Find contact information for Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO). |
Learn about the procedures for handling publicly-owned or abandoned burial sites. |
Learn what the standards and expectations are for archaeologists working within Wisconsin's human burial sites. |
What steps should you take to research burial sites prior to conducting a field project? Read more to find out. |
Learn about current Wisconsin Historical Society guidelines for the documentation of human burial sites. |
A Guide for Archaeologists |
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Ensure you are complying with Wisconsin's burial sites laws. |
For Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places |
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Find guidance for preparing a typical Wisconsin nomination to the State Register and the National Register of Historic Places. |
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