Consulting Services for Local Historical Societies
General Assistance and Affiliations
The Society operates two field services offices
that can provide general assistance and help with affiliation
issues. Contact Rick
Bernstein or Janet Seymour if
you have any questions.
Museum Collections
Curators from the Society's museum will be available
for consultation on the care of collections in your museum.
Please contact Paul
Bourcier or Ann
Koski so they can put you in touch with the proper
museum expert to assist you.
Programs for Elementary and Middle School Students
Bobbie Malone from the Society's Public History Division can provide ideas and advice on ways to work with local elementary and middle school teachers in involving school children in local history.
Programs for Middle and High School Students
Sarah Clement from the Society's Public History Division can assist you in involving middle school and high school students in local history through the National History Day program.
Building Restoration and Rehabilitation Techniques
If you have questions regarding how to properly restore or rehab your historic building, contact Brian McCormick or Jim Sewell.
Applying for Tax Credits for Rehabilitation of Your Members' Historic Homes
If you would like to relay information to your
members regarding how they may apply for tax
credits when they rehabilitate their historic homes.
All program materials including an application are available online.
For additional information, contact Brian
McCormick or Jim
Sewell.
Getting Involved in Your Community's Cultural Resource Planning Process
By 2010, most communities in Wisconsin will need to have a comprehensive plan in place. These plans must address several issues including the preservation of cultural and historic resources. Contact Rick Bernstein to learn how other history organizations throughout the state are getting involved in this local effort.
Care of Historic Cemeteries
Contact John Broihahn if your organization needs information on protecting historic cemeteries.
Preservation of Native American Burial Sites
If your organization has questions regarding the identification and protection of Native American mounds, contact John Broihahn .
Protection of Archaeological Sites
Contact State Archaeologist John Broihahn with questions regarding the identification and protection of archaeological sites.
Maritime Preservation and Archaeology Programs
Contact Keith Meverden regarding historic maritime resources such as lighthouses and shipwrecks.
Applying for National Register of Historic Places Status
Contact Daina Penkiunas if you have questions regarding the Register or would like to nominate a building, site or district to the Register.
Researching Historic Buildings or Districts
Contact Joe DeRose if you have questions regarding how to research historic properties.
Working with Government Agencies to Protect Historic Resources
If a government agency project may negatively impact a historic resource your organization is affiliated with, contact Chip Brown for information on how to work with the agency.
Landmarks Commissions
If you represent a local historic preservation landmarks commission and would like to inquire about technical assistance or training, please contact Rick Bernstein.
Historic Preservation Assistance to Nonprofits
Contact Jim Draeger if you represent a nonprofit organization interested in receiving technical assistance or training regarding historic preservation planning projects.
Historic Photographs Visual Materials
Curator Andy Kraushaar will answer questions about photographs and other iconographic materials.
Paper Conservation Conservator
Robin Carlson will be happy to advise you about the care and handling of paper artifacts, including books, manuscripts, and visual materials.
Maps
Map curator Gerry Strey can assist with questions about maps, atlases, and cartographic materials.
Factual Questions on Wisconsin or American History
Library staff will answer factual questions
about Wisconsin or American history. Contact the reference
staff at 608-264-6535 or via
e-mail.
Genealogy Questions
You can refer genealogists directly to the Society's Genealogy
Web site where they'll find a wealth of information.
You can also send them to the Area Research Center
that covers your county. If you need to speak with a
genealogical specialist, call the Society library at
608-264-6535 where a reference librarian trained in genealogy
is available during all hours that the library is open.
Fund Raising
The Wisconsin Historical Foundation has agreed
to provide assistance to local historical societies around
the state by answering questions related to fundraising.
Contact Laurie
Stensland and
she will forward calls to the appropriate Foundation
staff member.
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