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Resources for Local Historical Societies

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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Information for Preservation Consultants and Archaeologists

Find forms, guidelines, resources for research and more.
Information and resources to assist architecture professionals and archaeology consultants in preserving Wisconsin's history
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Wisconsin's Cultural Resource Management Plan

Download the Wisconsin Cultural Resource Management Plan
Form or Application

Department of Transportation Determination of Eligibility Form

Download the Wisconsin Historical Society and DOT Determination of Eligibility Form.
Form or Application

Archaeology Site Forms

Find information for completing Wisconsin archaeological site forms.
Form or Application

Archaeological Professional Self-Qualification Form

Submit this form for placement on the Wisconsin list of professional archaeologists.
Form or Application

Public Lands Field Archaeological Permit

Download the public land permit required to conduct archaeology on all non-federal public land in Wisconsin.
Form or Application

National Register Form, "Wisconsin Preferred"

Download the Wisconsin-preferred National Register form.
Form or Application

National Register of Historic Places Questionnaire

How to request a preliminary evaluation of National Register eligibility.
General Information

Historic Preservation and Archaeological Consultants

These consultants are available to help you research historic buildings and archaeological sites.
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What to Do If You Find Human Remains in Wisconsin

Don't panic! Stop what you are doing and read this article. The Wisconsin Historical Society can help.
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How to Submit a Request to Disturb a Burial Site

Working Within the Boundaries of Cemeteries and Mound Groups
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.
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Working or Building Within a Human Burial Site

Read this information before planning a project inside a cemetery or mound group.
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Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Contact List

Find contact information for Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO).
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Municipal and Town Governments and Burial Sites

Learn about the procedures for handling publicly-owned or abandoned burial sites.
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Current Guidelines for Archaeologists Working within Burial Sites

Learn what the standards and expectations are for archaeologists working within Wisconsin's human burial sites.
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Archaeological Literature Review: A Guide to Dealing with Burial Sites

What steps should you take to research burial sites prior to conducting a field project? Read more to find out.
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Documenting Burial Sites: A Guide for Archaeologists

Learn about current Wisconsin Historical Society guidelines for the documentation of human burial sites.
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Conducting Archaeological Survey or Testing Within the Boundaries of a Burial Site

A Guide for Archaeologists
Ensure you are complying with Wisconsin's burial sites laws.
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Wisconsin Supplementary Manual

For Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
Find guidance for preparing a typical Wisconsin nomination to the State Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

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