Regional Connections
Regional Connections for Local History Organizations
The Wisconsin Historical Society's Local History Outreach program encourages and promotes regional connections between local history organizations. Learn how groups like the Local History Affiliate Committee and regional consortia can support your organization.
Find new ways to collaborate, communicate, and join the discussion.
Become a Local History Affiliate!
Not an affiliate yet? The Wisconsin Historical Society’s Outreach program supports 440+ organizations statewide with resources, training, and opportunities to share community stories. Apply for affiliation with the Wisconsin Historical Society today!
The Local History Affiliate Committee
The Wisconsin Historical Society's Local History Affiliate Committee, formerly the Wisconsin Council for Local History, advises the Wisconsin Historical Society and its Board of Curators regarding the needs of the Society's local history affiliate organizations and informs the Society's strategy for developing and deploying resources to support a vibrant and sustainable affiliate network. This includes providing counsel and guidance to advise the Society on its services to affiliates, collaborating with the Society's Local History Outreach Program regarding specific strategy and initiatives, and facilitating communication and cooperation among local history organizations.
A complete list of affiliated organizations appears in the Local History Affiliate Directory below.
Committee Members
The Local History Affiliate Committee is comprised of six local history affiliate representatives, representing the six regions served by the Society and reflecting the diversity of local affiliates, including urban and rural organizations, small and large museums, and county and local societies. Representatives of the six regions are elected by their peers at regional meetings, and the Committee Chair is elected by the six regional representatives. The Local History Affiliate Committee meets at least once per quarter.
- Committee Chair
- Northwest
- North Central
- Northeast
- Southwest
- South Central
- Southeast
Regional Groups
In addition to the Local History Affiliate Committee, local history organizations can make local connections through a growing number of regional consortia statewide. Find a regional group close to you below!
Questions about Local History Outreach?
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