Resources for Local Historical Societies
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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.
Connect with Us
- Connect with Local History Outreach
- Local History e-Newsletter
Receive quarterly updates on resources, events and more. Contact Local History Outreach to subscribe. - Local History LISTSERVE
Ask questions, seek advice, post events and more. Email SUBSCRIBE to localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu. - Wisconsin Historical Society on Facebook
Directory
Wisconsin State Historical Markers
Wisconsin's State Historical Markers tell stories about the people and places that contribute to our state's rich heritage.
Local History Resources
- About the Local History Outreach Program
Read about the Society's Local History Outreach Program and find helpful resources. - How to Form a Historical Society or Organization
Learn how you can get help organizing a local historical organization. - How to Become a Local History Affiliate
Learn about the benefits the Wisconsin Historical Society's affiliation program may offer your historical organization. - Local History Webinars
See upcoming training programs for local historians and browse our past presentations. - Local History Mini-Grants for Collections Care and Management
Learn how to apply for a mini-grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History. - Services for Local Historical Societies and Organizations
Find helpful services and professionals to help with local historical society concerns. - Wisconsin Council for Local History
Learn who comprises the Wisconsin Council for Local History and its mission. - Wisconsin Historical Society Awards
Each year the Society recognizes outstanding historical work that helps connect people to the past. Learn about how you can participate and see past winners. - Speakers Bureau
Browse our list of historians, curators and authors who can visit your community and share stories of our great state. - Traveling Displays and Exhibits
See traveling exhibits available to local historical societies and other venues. - Connecting Local History with Local Education
Learn ways to connect with educators in your area. - Digital Readiness Toolkit
Access Recollection Wisconsin's Digital Readiness Toolkit, a complete guide to creating and tending a digital collection.