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Resources for Local Historical Societies

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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Local Historical Affiliate Directory

Search the Societies and Museums Affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society
Find contact information for the local historical societies and museums affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Media Room

The hub of media and news releases for the Wisconsin Historical Society. Look at recent articles, images, and media room items provided by WHS.
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Connect with Local History Outreach

Explore ways to connect with the Local History Outreach Program and local history experts across the state.
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Local History & Historic Preservation Conference

2024 Annual Conference
The largest gathering of its kind in Wisconsin for volunteers, staff, and supporters of local history and historic preservation
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About the Local History Outreach Program

Support and Services for Local History and Cultural Groups in Wisconsin
The Local History Outreach Program provides support to local history and heritage organizations.
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Services for Local Historical Societies and Organizations

Find helpful services and professionals to help with local historical society concerns.
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Local History Webinars

Online Learning for Local History and Community Organizations
See upcoming educational programs for local history and community organizations and browse our past presentations.
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Local History Grants for Collections Care and Access

Learn how to apply for a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History.
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Local History Regional Meetings

Collaborate. Communicate. Join the discussion.
Local History gatherings feature hands-on training, networking, and updates on regional and statewide activities.
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Wisconsin Council for Local History

Learn who comprises the Wisconsin Council for Local History and its mission.
Guide or Instruction

How to Form a Historical Society or Organization

Learn how you can receive help with organizing a local historical organization.
Classroom Material

History Hunters Cemetery Tour

Use a local cemetery to teach students about community history as well as the historical information that can be found at a cemetery
Historical Essay

Fishel Jr., Leslie H. (1921-2010)

Learn about the 7th Wisconsin Historical Society director who developed civil rights documentation, local history preservation and Old World Wisconsin.
Article

Kurt Griesemer

Speakers Bureau
Kurt Griesemer is a WHS Programs and Outreach member and a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau.
Article

Lori Bessler

Speakers Bureau
Lori Bessler is a WHS Collections member and a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau.
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Milwaukees historisdie Geiellidjast (Milwaukee's Historical Society)

Date: 1921-01-17
County: Milwaukee
City: Milwaukee
Newspaper Article/Clipping

A significant reminiscence

Date: 1861-02-13
County: Columbia
City: Portage
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Milwaukee in the olden time

Date: 1871-06-19
County: Milwaukee
City: Milwaukee
Newspaper Article/Clipping

200 year old paper found

Date: 1929-06-16
County: Milwaukee
City: Milwaukee

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