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Explore the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections, research your family history, teach and learn Wisconsin history, preserve historic properties, donate, volunteer and more.
The Wisconsin Historical Museum contains over 110,000 historical objects and nearly 400,000 archaeological artifacts documenting the history of Wisconsin from prehistoric times to the present. Browse selected subjects from the Wisconsin Historical Museum collections.
Wisconsin Local and County Histories. Explore local and county histories for Wisconsin, the U.S. and Canada, and find rich information on communities and prominent citizens from 1850-1920. Resource Description.
Read the words of explorers, Indians, missionaries, traders and settlers as they lived through the founding moments of American history. View, search, print, or download more than 150 rare books, original manuscripts, and classic travel narratives from the library and archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
The Wisconsin Historical Society (officially the State Historical Society of Wisconsin) is simultaneously a state agency and a private membership organization whose purpose is to maintain, promote and spread knowledge relating to the history of North America, with an emphasis on the state of Wisconsin and the trans-Allegheny West.
The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing a new, 21st-century history center and cultural attraction to the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Designed to be a welcoming beacon of inspiration and exploration, the new center set on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison will reflect a modern approach to sharing history and connecting communities.
Browse in Person. The Library and Archives are free and open to the public. See Hours, Visiting the Library and Archives, and Borrowing Information. Nearly all of the Library's 14 stack levels are open to the public, and visitors may browse the open stacks and use any material in the library.
The Wisconsin Historical Society is among the nation’s oldest, largest and most active state historical societies, with a history dating to 1846, and we steward one of the most significant collections in North America.
Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, WI. 69,880 likes · 10,536 talking about this. Discover your history through our library & archives, historic sites & museums, historic preservation
Take advantage of your free admission to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s sites and museums with your 2024 Member Pastport, an exciting program for members only. Collect stamps at each stop to earn store discounts and a free Family+ membership!
