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Location and Directions

For Headquarters, Library, Archives and Program Offices
All the information you need to travel to the Society's headquarters building.
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Financial Benefits of Preserving Your Historic Commercial Building

Discover the tax incentives available to owners of historic commercial buildings.
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Low-Interest Loan Programs and Historic Commercial Buildings

Learn about low-interest loan programs and successful projects completed with the aid of these programs.
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Archaeological Sites Property Tax Exemption Program

Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office
Provides tax exemption for a property that contains an archaeological site listed in the National Register or State Register of Historic Places.
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State Archives & Government Publications

Explore resources for state and local government record keepers and learn about our government publications collection.
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Disclaimer - National Register and State Register of Historic Places

These are static lists and may not convey the most current information about a property.
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Accessibility

For Headquarters, Library, Archives and Program Offices
See information about the accessibility of the building and the services provided to visitors with disabilities.
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Parking and Transportation

For Headquarters, Library, Archives and Program Offices
See parking and transportation options for visiting the Wisconsin Historical Society headquarters building.
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Wisconsin Scavenger Hunt

Get out and find all the things you love about your home or adoptive state.
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Alternate Formats of the Textbook

'Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story'
Specialized formats of this book are available in Braille, audio, large print, and electronic formats for K–12 students with disabilities.
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How to Get a State or National Historic Designation for Your Building

Find out if you can acquire property benefits for your old house or building with a state or national historic designation.
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Maritime Cultural Landscape Symposium

Find out how to register and attend the Maritime Cultural Landscape Symposium
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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
WHEDA's programs strive to stimulate affordable housing and economic development throughout the state
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National History Day - Contact

Would you like more information on National History Day in Wisconsin? Are you curious about how to start NHD with your students? Perhaps you have a question about the State Event? Whatever the request, please do not hesitate to contact our office!
National History Day in Wisconsin
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Introduction to General Records Schedules

Explanation of the Records Retention Schedules and instructions on how to adopt them.
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Is Your Building Historic?

Determine your building's eligibility for a historic designation and the related benefits.
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How Does My Community Become a Certified Local Government (CLG)?

Learn about the four-step application process and how to maintain CLG status.
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Common Myths About Historic Buildings

Dispel the most common myths about ownership and renovation of a historic building.
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2024 Subgrant Awards to Wisconsin Certified Local Governments

Instructions for consultants interested in federally funded subgrant projects.
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Library Code of Conduct

Library, Archives and Museum Collections
This contains the details for the Code of Conduct for the Library, Archives and Museum Collections.

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