The society is facilitated by a twelve member Board of Directors who meet once a month to discuss policy, goals, and events and see to their implementation. The Society also has a full time staff which includes a curator, receptionist and book keeper.
The society currently holds a summer picnic, fall banquet & business meeting. Other events include a biennial Parade of Historic Homes in Baraboo. An annual Wm Canfield award is given to someone who demonstrates a love of history and its preservation. Workshops and seminars are also occasionally given.
Membership includes:
Six SCHS newsletters per year
Discounts on merchandise
Discounts on research fees
Vote in the annual meeting