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Plan your visit for research, adventure, and so much more!
From properties, landmarks & objects, preservation is our mission.
Uncover your story in our collections & publications.
Find the resources you need to teach Wisconsin history.
Learn more about who we are and how you can help!
Plan your visit for research, adventure, and so much more!
Learn more about our research services and plan your visit to our Library & Archives located in Madison.
Plan your visit to sites across the state and encounter history, adventure, and so much more!
Uncover your story in our collections & publications.
Dive into our world class collections and uncover your story through our library & archives, digital collections, and historic objects.
Discover your family history through our robust collections, educational programs, and helpful services for genealogy researchers.
From individual buildings to whole districts we're keeping track of the relevant information for you to explore and learn more about the history of Wisconsin.
Explore our diverse range of books and articles that engage, inspire, and connect people of all ages through the power of storytelling.
Find the resources you need to teach Wisconsin history.
Lesson plans connecting inquiry and primary sources.
4th Grade Textbook to help young learns understand Wisconsin's story.
A program to get your students excited about history!
Options at our historic sites & museums, online, and in your classroom!
Learn more about who we are and how you can help!
As America's oldest continuously funded historical society, we’ve captured the voices that have shaped Wisconsin for nearly 180 years. Together, we’re writing the next chapter. Learn more about our story.
The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.
Meet the leadership team at the heart of the Wisconsin Historical Society! Our leadership brings deep expertise across history, collections care, preservation, civics education, public engagement and more.
Give today to support the Wisconsin Historical Society’s mission of connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
Dive into our world class collections and uncover your story through our library & archives, digital collections, and historic objects.
Explore our diverse range of books and articles that engage, inspire, and connect people of all ages through the power of storytelling.
4th Grade Textbook to help young learns understand Wisconsin's story.
Meet the Authors and Contributors of the Wisconsin: Our State Our Story Textbook 2nd Edition.
Ordering information for the Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story educational textbook.
A program to get your students excited about history!
Dive into a slice of history that inspires you. All students in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate in National History Day, regardless of the type of school they attend.
Guide your students as they investigate the past and develop the skills of historians! Here, you’ll find classroom-ready tools to support your National History Day program.
National History Day in Wisconsin is gearing up for a fantastic contest season, but we can’t do it without your help! We are looking for volunteer judges with diverse professional experiences, different background knowledge, and a passion for history to give students the best feedback.
Information about local, regional, state, and National History Day contests in Wisconsin.
Give today to support the Wisconsin Historical Society’s mission of connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
When you make a gift to the Wisconsin Historical Society, you support all of the ways we connect people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
It’s the best deal in history! Join at any of our membership levels and receive a full year of special benefits.
Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact for future generations. Explore meaningful ways to support our mission through your estate plans.
When your organization partners with the Wisconsin Historical Society, you help preserve our shared past, spark learning for future generations and expand access to history for communities across the state.
