WISCONSIN PRESERVATION NETWORK MEMBERSHIP
Supporting local preservation efforts statewide
Purpose
As part of the Wisconsin Trust’s work to advance a shared commitment to preserving historic buildings across the state, the Wisconsin Preservation Network (WPN) supports individuals working in preservation through local organizations—whether you serve as staff, commissioner, board or committee member, or volunteer.
Membership is held by the organization and may include up to 9 affiliated individuals, helping your team stay informed and access practical knowledge, resources, and guidance relevant to your work.
The Trust also relies on the experience of those in these local roles. The challenges you face and opportunities you see in your community help shape our priorities and guide how we respond—through programming, services, education, and engagement with policymakers and partners.
Who Should Join?
Historic preservation commissions
Historical societies
Main Street or downtown organizations
Chambers or city committees
Local preservation nonprofits
Other community-based organizations involved in preservation, planning, and downtown revitalization
What’s Included?
Enroll leaders in your organization
A voice in shaping statewide preservation priorities and initiatives
Perspective and examples drawn from preservation work in other communitiesAccess to guidance and connections to relevant expertise and experience
Timely updates on preservation policy, funding opportunities, and practical tools you can use
10% discount on general event registration rates for all registered sub-members
Membership Details
Annual Fee: $75 until January 2028 (fee waived for 2026)
Membership Term: One Calendar Year
Eligibility: Open to organizations in above categories
Renewal: Automatic renewal unless cancelled
Eligibility: Open to organizations in above categories
Renewal: Automatic renewal unless cancelled
Members Benefits:
Promotion of your events in our statewide historic preservation events calendar
Reposting and compilation of Social media posts
Publicity of local preservation projects and initiatives
Statewide preservation policy and advocacy updates
Access to our State-wide Vendor Directory
Preservation education:
Technical “how-to”s
Tax credits and financing of preservation projects
Case studies, preservation wins and challenges
Local advocacy
Members Contribute:
Social media posts for reshare from WTHP channels
Notice of your events, local preservation projects, issues
Details on local HP policy issues
Emergency calls to action
Connections & people to know in historic preservation (developers, leaders, officials, vendors)
Stronger Together
Local preservation efforts are driven by strong commitment and passion for our state’s historic places. The Wisconsin Preservation Network builds on that foundation by providing resources, tools, and context to support successful preservation outcomes—taking into account the economic, technical, and practical realities of this work.
The Trust also relies on the experience of those doing this work locally. The challenges you face and what you see and navigate in your community help identify how preservation is understood and communicated across the state, strengthening how we connect with policymakers and partners around shared priorities.
Membership in the Wisconsin Preservation Network is a 2-way street, your organization contributes to—and benefits from—a stronger, more connected preservation effort statewide.