Connect with Local History Outreach | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Connect with Local History Outreach

Support and Services for Local History and Cultural Groups in Wisconsin

Connect with Local History Outreach | Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin was the first state in the country to emphasize the power of local history. Since 1898, because of dedicated community leaders across the state, the Wisconsin Historical Society's network of local history partners has grown to over 440 organizations and nearly 60,000 members and is written into the state's statutes as a vital responsibility of the Society.

The Society's Local History Outreach Program supports a diverse community of local history organizations throughout the state. Our local and regional partners are invited to:

Additionally, the Society encourages all non-profit community history and cultural organizations, including publicly funded museums and tribal museums, to consider formal affiliation to access additional services. For more information on the benefits of affiliation, click here.

Scroll down to explore ways to connect with the Local History Outreach Program and local history experts across the state.

Connect With Us

The Society's Local History Outreach quarterly e-newsletter provides timely updates and easy access to important information, events and resources. Contact whsaskoutreach@wisconsinhistory.org to subscribe or to suggest topics for future e-newsletters. We also welcome submissions of interesting events or new exhibits happening around the state.

The Local History Listerv is for anyone interested in communicating with their local history colleagues throughout the state (and beyond). Members can ask questions, seek advice, post events and much more. Join by sending an email to localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu and typing SUBSCRIBE in the body of the email. Past messages to the Local History Listserv, sorted by email thread, are archived here. Questions or problems? Please contact Janet Seymour at janet.seymour@wisconsinhistory.org.

Local History Outreach Staff

Map showing Local History Outreach coordinators for northern, west central, and southeastern regions

In addition to the regions delineated here, Sara Batkie, Mallory Hanson, Fitzie Heimdahl and Amy Norlin provide statewide services. Please see below for more information.

Have a specific question? You can contact Local History Outreach staff directly on any of the topics below.

Photo of Janet Seymour at Lake Michigan

Janet Seymour

Janet Seymour

Outreach Director

Headquartered in: Eau Claire

janet.seymour@wisconsinhistory.org

715-836-2250

Contact Janet for information about:


Photo of smiling blonde woman wearing a black cardigan standing in a field

Sara Batkie

Sara Batkie

Statewide Engagement Coordinator

Headquartered in: Madison

sara.batkie@wisconsinhistory.org

608-438-5490

Contact Sara for information about:


Headshot of Mallory Hanson wearing a purple blouse and black blazer

Mallory Hanson

Mallory Hanson

Statewide Services Coordinator

Headquartered in: Madison

mallory.hanson@wisconsinhistory.org

608-228-0471

Contact Mallory for information about:


Photograph of Rose Haveri, a woman with curly hair and glasses, wearing a knitted top

Rose Haveri

Rose Haveri

Tourist Information Coordinator

Headquartered in: Ashland

roseann.haveri@wisconsinhistory.org

715-685-9983

Contact Rose for information about:


Photo of Fitzie Heimdahl

Fitzie Heimdahl

Fitzie Heimdahl

Historical Markers Program Coordinator

fitzie.heimdahl@wisconsinhistory.org

715-471-0770

Contact Fitzie for information about:


Photograph of Kristen Leffelman, a blonde woman wearing a floral shirt and beige blazer

Kristen Leffelman

Kristen Leffelman

Southeast Outreach Coordinator

Headquartered in: Milwaukee

kristen.leffelman@wisconsinhistory.org

414-227-2022

Contact Kristen for information about:


Photo of Amy Norlin

Amy Norlin

Amy Norlin

Outreach Services Coordinator

Headquartered in: Madison

amy.norlin@wisconsinhistory.org

608-264-6579

Contact Amy for information about:


Photograph of Dan Soulier, a black-haired man wearing a grey vest, floral shirt, and glasses

Dan Soulier

Dan Soulier

Outreach & Partnership Coordinator

Headquartered in: Ashland

daniel.soulier@wisconsinhistory.org

715-492-8472

Contact Dan for information about:

  • Local history questions and resources
  • Affiliate partnerships and collaborations
  • Support for tribal museums and cultural centers

Learn More

Have Questions?

Contact:

whsaskoutreach@wisconsinhistory.org