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Wisconsin Historical Society Research Tour

Research Tour
In Person
May 17 - 19, 2027
See below for full cost list and special member pricing
Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
David Allen Lambert
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Join experts from American Ancestors for a series of lectures, one-on-one consultations, and assisted research at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Access local and county histories, published genealogies, vital records, immigration records, military records, and more. Once the tour ends, you might consider staying in Madison for the annual National Genealogical Society conference!

 

Program Includes:

  • Orientation and tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society
  • Lecture from American Ancestors genealogist
  • One, thirty-minute, pre-tour Zoom consultation with an expert genealogist to help prepare for your research
  • One, thirty-minute, in-person consultation with expert genealogists during the tour
  • Group meals (opening breakfast, closing dinner)
  • Pre-program preparatory webinar and resources

 

Pricing

Participant TypeMemberNon-Member
Early Bird (Before 01/31/27)$875$1,025
Regular (After 01/31/27)$975$1,125

Schedule

 

Monday, May 17

 

8:00 a.m. Meet at the Wisconsin Historical Society

 

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast, introductions, packets and nametags distributed

 

10:00 – 11:00 p.m. Orientation by Wisconsin Historical Society staff

 

11:00 – 5:00 p.m. Consultations and personal research 

 

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Lecture by American Ancestors Genealogist

 

Tuesday, May 18

 

9:00 a.m. Meet at the Wisconsin Historical Society  

 

9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations

 

Wednesday, May 19

 

9:00 a.m. Meet at the Wisconsin Historical Society  

 

9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Personal research and consultations

 

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Closing dinner

 

*Schedule subject to change

David Lambert
Learning & Interpretation
David Allen Lambert
Military Records
New England
Eastern Canada
david.lambert@americanancestors.org
Areas of expertise: New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century; American and international military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England. 
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Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received before February 17, 2027 will be subject to a $100-per-person cancellation fee. No refund is possible after this date. Fees are based on group participation. There is no refund for services, portions of the tour not taken, or participants who do not complete the tour.

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Travel Insurance

We encourage participants to purchase travel insurance tailored to their individual needs to protect against unanticipated disruptions to their plans. American Ancestors does not endorse or recommend any travel insurance company, but the following is a list of some possible agents:

Travel Insurance Services 
Travel Guard Insurance 
Allianz Travel Insurance

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