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Covid-19 Updates: The Wisconsin Historical Society hours have changed. See a full list of COVID-19 Closures and Events HERE . Visit our other Wisconsin Historical Society websites! Choose a website Wisconsin History Tour Wisconsin Historical Society Wisconsin Historical Society Store Wisconsin Historical Museum Wade House Villa Louis Stonefield Reed School Pendarvis Old World Wisconsin Madeline Island Museum H.H. Bennett Studio First Capitol Circus World Black Point Estate Wisconsin Historical Society Browse About Events Shop Membership Donate Search Research Your Family History Begin or dive deeper into researching your family tree Discover Your Community History Learn about the spaces, places, & unique story of your community Explore Our Collections The largest North American Heritage collection next to the Library of Congress Teach & Learn Wisconsin History Spark curiosity about the people, places and stories of our past Visit Wisconsin Museums & Historic Sites See and touch history at Historic Sites, Museums and special events Preserve Your Homes & Properties Restore your historic home or property, get tax credits, renovation tips Now More Than Ever Women's History Month Connect With Us Visit Us Society Headquarters 816 State Street Madison, WI 53706 Event Rental The Wisconsin Historical Society invites you to host your event at our Headquarters location. Library email asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org call 608-264-6535 March 16 - April 11 | CLOSED March 23 - April 11 Monday – Thursday, 8 am - 7 pm Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Saturday, CLOSED Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm Sunday and Major Holidays - Closed Phone: 1 (608) 264-6460 Click here for scheduled closures. -- Archives email askarchives@wisconsinhistory.org call 608-264-6460 March 16 - April 11 | CLOSED Historic Preservation Office Monday – Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm Saturday - Closed Sunday and Major Holidays - Closed Please email or call your contact before coming to the office. All hours are subject to change based on the academic calendar. Historic Sites and Museums See a map of our historic sites and museums found throughout the state. Or, view each website from the menu below: Wisconsin Historical Museum Wade House Villa Louis Stonefield Reed School Pendarvis Old World Wisconsin Madeline Island Museum H.H. Bennett Studio First Capitol Circus World Black Point Estate Featured Image Gallery Highlighted Resources Wisconsin in the Civil War Discover our rich resources about Wisconsin's involvement in U.S. Civil War McCormick-International Harvester Collection Investigate more than 12 million documents, publications, photographs, films or items dating from 1753 to 1985 Maps and Atlases Explore more than 25,000 maps of the United States and Canada, most predate 1900 Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research The Wisconsin Historical Society works closely with the WCFTR in carrying out its mission. Dalton Trumbo Exhibit Learn more about Trumbo, one of the members of the Hollywood Ten, and his life during the blacklist era. New Museum Project The Wisconsin Historical Society is actively developing plans for a new 21st-century museum which will serve as a hub for statewide history education and outreach. Click here to learn more. The Press Lively narratives and engaging explorations of Wisconsin for history lovers, educators and young readers Publishers since 1855 wisconsinhistory.org/press New From The Press Hmong in Wisconsin This Day in Wisconsin History On this day in Wisconsin history See more >> Divisions Library-Archives Museums and Historic Sites Historic Preservation Office of Programs and Outreach Administrative Services General Information About the Society Media Room Hours Staff Directory Employment Volunteer Privacy Policy Selected Programs National History Day Wisconsin Historical Images Office of School Services Wisconsin Historical Society Press State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) State Archives & Gov. Publications Speakers Bureau Services For Educators Government Agencies Journalists Legislators Local Historians Connect With Us Facebook Flickr Twitter ENewsletters YouTube Tumblr Pinterest © 1996-2020 Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706 Site Index portalwisconsin.org wisconsin.gov Contact Us...