Wisconsin Historical Society Reading Room

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.

Wisconsin historical society reading room.

The wisconsin historical society invites you to host your event at our headquarters location. Use this site to learn more about the mclhr museum and research library. Learn about our local government records. See more information about the administration of wisconsin state government records.

Learn about the collection areas of the wisconsin historical society s library archives. The wisconsin historical society hours have changed. About the division of library archives and museum collections. Work in uw archives special collections or wisconsin historical society archives to examine materials shelved in their reading rooms.

For the safety of the library and archives staff and researchers only four researchers will be allowed in the archives reading room at a time. Library 9am noon tuesday wednesday and thursday. This division collects preserves and makes available materials about the history of wisconsin the united states and north america. We also request that you practice physical distancing of six feet.

To help prevent the spread of covid 19 face masks or face coverings are required to enter the wisconsin historical society building. Search for ancestors and local history using the quick search box on the left. While our building is closed you can submit an online request to pick up items or schedule an appointment. Contact the wisconsin historical society archives reading room by phone at 608 264 6460 or by email below.

Access to uw archives and special collections is limited from sept 10 25 2020 to uw madison faculty staff and graduate students. Library reading room as completed in 1901 showing skylights and ceiling fixtures library tables and lights and many university of wisconsin students at. The monroe county local history room s purpose is to connect people to the past in a meaningful way. Visiting the library and archives.

Founded in 1846 and chartered in 1853 it is the oldest.