Historic Preservation & Archaeological Consultants
How to Use These Resource Lists
The State Historic Preservation Office maintains these lists of consultants as a public service. Inclusion on the list is not an endorsement of any specific individual, company or organization. Please read each document carefully to learn how each list is created and maintained.
Architecture & History Consultants
This is a list of individuals who have independently prepared at least one complete National Register of Historic Places nomination approved by the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Review Board during the past two years. Consultants who have prepared nominations in other states may request to be placed on the list by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Archaeological Consultants
This is a list of archaeologists who have indicated interest in conducting archaeological research in Wisconsin on a contractual basis. They have certified that they are qualified archaeologists under the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards. This list is not inclusive. There may be other qualified individuals or organizations that have not requested inclusion on the list.
Archaeologists for Human Burial Sites
As required by 157.70(1) (i) and HS 2.04(6), the following list contains archaeologists approved by the Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society to excavate human burial sites. These archaeologists have agreed to provide consulting services to prospective clients.
Skeletal Analysts
As required by HS 2.04(6), the Skeletal Analysts List is a directory of individuals approved by the Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society to analyze human remains. These osteologists have agreed to provide consulting services to prospective clients.
State Historic Preservation Office
The Society serves as Wisconsin’s federally designated State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The SHPO helps people connect to the past through historic places. We coordinate state and federal preservation programs that help the people of Wisconsin preserve historic places that are important to their communities. We also maintain state records for historic properties and archaeological sites.
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You can contact the below offices by phone or by email using the links:
Archaeology: 608-264-6496
Review and Compliance: 608-261-2457
Historic Buildings: 608-264-6502
Burial Sites Preservation: 608-264-6464
National Register of Historic Places: 608-264-6502
Certified Local Governments: 608-264-6512
Report Burial Discovery Emergencies (Toll-Free in WI): 800-342-7834
Last Updated: June 15, 2026
