Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706-1482
Ph: 608/264-6586
Fax: 608/264-6542
E-mail: info@whs.wisc.edu 
Web: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org 
Contact: Robert Granflaten, Public Information Officer

Mission Statement
The Wisconsin Historical Society engages the public with the excitement of discovery, inspires people with new perspectives on the past, and illuminates the relevance of history in our lives today.

Type of Organization: Nonprofit/Government
Incorporated in: 1846
Annual Budget: $18,376,500 (FY02-03)
Membership Organization: Yes
   Individuals: 12,421
   Organizations: 470
   Corporate/Foundations: 66
   Total Membership: 12,957

Programs
The Wisconsin Historical Society operates the largest library in the world dedicated exclusively to North American history, including one of the nation’s most complete American and Canadian genealogical collections. The Society archives holds numerous collections of national importance, ranging from early American frontier history to late 20th-Century social action movements. The Society operates the Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison and a statewide network of nine historic sites that provide one of the nation’s most comprehensive laboratories for the study, appreciation and enjoyment of Midwestern frontier history. The Society also offers a statewide historic preservation, local history and school services programs.

Types of Services Offered
Annual Conference
Newsletter
Activities w/other Community Groups 
Advocacy
Education: K-12 Grade
Special Projects
Technical Assistance
Awards
Research Fellowships
Wisconsin Magazine of History
Publications
Web page
Workshops

Number of Board Members: 36
Number of Paid Staff: 169
   Full Time: 148
   Part Time: 21
Volunteer Staff: 750

  

This page last updated 07/10/07.