Special Projects
In addition to annual giving, the Wisconsin Historical Foundation will also be happy to work with you to arrange designated gifts in support of the following Society program areas:
Library
The Society's Library
Reading Room The Society's library serves as the state historical library as well as the U.S. and Canadian history library for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Holdings include:
- more than 3.8 million printed and microform items on history, genealogy, and related topics in
North American history
- a newspaper collection dating to Colonial days — second only to the Library of Congress in numbers
of issues
- an official documents depository by the governments of Wisconsin, the United States and Canada
Archives
 The Society's Archives Research Room The Society's archives collects manuscripts and artifacts from private individuals and organizations on both Wisconsin and national history. The archives operate a network of area research centers located throughout the state making its collections accessible statewide. Special holdings include:
- mass communications history
- social action movements, such as civil rights
- Draper manuscripts, which document early American exploration and settlement
- U.S. labor history
- official depository for important state records
- extensive visual and sound records, including more than a million historical photographs, posters,
oral history recordings, and motion picture films.
Historic Sites
The Society's Old World Wisconsin
historic site The Society's network of 10 historic sites, located throughout Wisconsin, provides one of the nation's most comprehensive laboratories for the study, appreciation and enjoyment of Midwestern frontier history. Sites include:
- Circus World, Baraboo
- First Capitol, Belmont
- H.H. Bennett Studio, Wisconsin Dells
- Madeline Island Historical Museum, La Pointe
- Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
- Pendarvis, Mineral Point
- Reed School, Neillsville
- Stonefield, Cassville
- Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien
- Wade House, Greenbush
Historic Preservation
The Society's underwater
archeological diving team The Society's historic preservation office, in partnership with communities, organizations and individuals, works to identify, interpret, and preserve ancient and historic places for the benefit of present and future generations.
- Administers National Register of Historic Places nominations
- Administers state historical markers program
- Maintains statewide inventory of historic places
- Protects burial sites and underwater archeological sites
Public History
The Society's National History Day
in Wisconsin state event for 2006 The Society's Office of Public History provides a wide array of publications, programs and services that present fresh perspectives on Wisconsin history. These include:
Museum
The Society's museum, located
on
Madison's Capitol Square The Society's museum, located on Madison's Capitol Square, contains exhibits and events on Wisconsin history from prehistoric times to the present day. These include:
- galleries devoted to the first inhabitants, the era of exchange, and prehistoric Wisconsin
- permanent exhibits documenting the history of Wisconsin agriculture, environment, industry,
tourism, political history, and Wisconsin's settlement by European immigrants
- two floors of changing exhibits, the museum shop and an orientation theater
- educational activities including: crafts for children, lectures, and special events
Forward! The Campaign for The Wisconsin Historical Society
On behalf of the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Wisconsin Historical Foundation is beginning the quiet phase of a capital campaign, a special fund-raising effort to raise significant funds in a concentrated period of time to meet specific transformative goals. Continue to watch for details on the Web site and through other Society media venues for more information in the near future.
For more information on Special Projects,
please contact
Melinda Heinritz or
Jeanne Engle
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