Historic Preservation Commission List (PDF) |
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See PDF of contact information for Local Historic Preservation Commissions in Wisconsin. Maintained by the Wisconsin Historical Society.. |
Read an overview of role of state statutes and see the compendium of primary state historic preservation laws (PDF). |
Design and facilitate your historic preservation group meetings to foster a lively and productive discussion |
To make a case for historic preservation in your community, you must understand your audience |
Turn reluctant supporters of historic preservation into preservation advocates by preparing counter-arguments to common concerns |
Help your historic preservation advocacy group get from point A to point B by developing a goal-based strategic plan. |
Learn how to get started with an advocacy effort to save historic buildings and resources in your community |
A charette might be your best tool when your historic preservation group is is faced with a problem that requires a community solution |
Before you sign the paperwork to form a new historic preservation group, learn about your supporters and community. |
Government Relations for Historic Preservation Advocates, Part 1 of 2 |
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Your historic preservation advocacy group can accomplish great things by building a good relationship with government officials. |
Government Relations for Historic Preservation Advocates, Part 2 of 2 |
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Learn how elected officials get their information so you can target your group's outreach to the right people |
Make the most of your meeting with an elected official or political staffer by takinge the right actions before, during, and after the meeting. |
Get to Know Your Elected Officials and their Staff |
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Government outreach for advocates means two things: establishing relationships with the right people, and knowing who does what. |
Your historic preservation advocacy group can make a lasting impression on Congressional members by showing up in Washington D.C. |
A professional lobbyist can be a good investment when your historic preservation group wants to do a targeted campaign. |
An Effective Tool to Advocate for Historic Preservation Public Policies |
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Caucuses offers the structure to create new programs and policies that respond to ever-changing preservation needs. |
Understanding Your Community's Values on Historic Resources, Part 1 of 2 |
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If you want to make a case for historic preservation in your community, you’ll need to understand your community’s values about its historic resources. |
Understanding Your Community's Values about Historic Resources, Part 2 of 2 |
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Your historic preservation advocacy work will be most effective if you match your efforts to your community's values on historic resources. |
Identify effective ways to craft your historic preservation message for different audiences by anticipating their concerns and objections. |
Use these five tools to craft a convincing message to advocate for historic preservation in your community. |
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