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| Learn about the laws that protect burial sites and Native American mounds, tax exemptions for landowners, and what to do if you find human remains. |
| Explore local and county histories for Wisconsin, the U.S. and Canada, and find rich information on communities and prominent citizens from 1850-1920. |
| 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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| Archaeology Programs and Services |
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| Information and resources about Wisconsin archaeology programs managed by the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Information and resources to assist architecture professionals and archaeology consultants in preserving Wisconsin's history |
| Learn about the review process that protects historic preservation resources during federal, state and local projects. |
| Learn how to make a case for historic preservation and use multiple tools to share your preservation message with different audiences. |
| Learn skills and strategies to raise funds and discover where to find financial support for your historic preservation organization. |
| More than 100 how-to articles to help you learn how to advocate for the preservation of historic buildings and resources in your community. |
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| Learn how to advocate for the preservation of historic buildings and resources in your community with this collection of more than 100 articles. |
| Learn how to build an effective nonprofit board of directors, find and keep members, solve common nonprofit management problems, and work with government. |
| Learn how to organize an effort to preserve historic buildings in your community and influence preservation-related policymaking. |
| Learn the steps to start a nonprofit organization in Wisconsin and best practices to get your historic preservation organization off to a good start. |
| The National Register and State Register of Historic Places include buildings, sites, districts, and structures that are significant in history. |
| 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 |
| Search the most up-to-date version of the National or State Register of Historic Places and the Society's Architecture and History Inventory. |
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| Find resources for historic preservation efforts, including online training, and access the National or State Register of Historic Places. |
| Find out how the Wisconsin Historical Society assists government agencies with records retention and preserving historic properties and sites. |
| If you are planning work on a historic building, you may be eligible for a tax credit. |
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| Tax Credits for Historic Building Rehabilitation |
| Search digital records on more than 153,000 historic buildings, structures and objects throughout Wisconsin. |
| All Wisconsin National Register of Historic Places listings are searchable on our website. |
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