Join us for another installment of this fun series when we will discover the stories behind the trains and train depots of Doty Island and Neenah-Menasha. The Neenah and Menasha Historical Societies collaborate on these very informative programs.
History programs are sponsored by the Neenah Historical Society and co-sponsored by the Neenah Public Library
We are a nation (and a city) of immigrants. Join us, when Professor Stephen Sheehan will present an overview of the stories featured in our newest exhibit and provide more of the “back story” behind them. A recently published book detailing the exhibit will also be available at this presentation. Masks are required for all who attend and limited to 70 attendees.
The program will be available on Facebook Live via the Neenah Public Library's Facebook page.
Join Miss Sheri and Miss LoriAnn as they look at some famous and not so famous contributors to life as we know it each month!
This month we were in spired by Anna Atkins who used Cyanotype photography to take the first book of photographs!
You can pick up your kit with all materials needed for the program in the youth department, or place a hold or use the book bundle request sheet for curbside pickup!
Follow along with step by step instructions each month on Neenah library's Facebook page and Youtube at bit.ly/NPLdaretodream
During the summer and fall of 2020, archaeologists from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee undertook an investigation of the site along Lakeshore Ave. in Neenah. Join us for an important virtual program wherein we’ll learn about some of their discoveries. Dr. Jennifer Haas, director of the project, will be presenting what is certain to be an interesting program.
Join us for another installment of The Hidden History of Doty Island. This program will feature the history of the Gilbert Paper Company and the adjacent Banta Publishing Co. While both companies were located on the Menasha side of the Island, the rich history of the companies is rooted in both Neenah and Menasha’s past.
The program will be available through YouTube:
Join Miss LoriAnn and Miss Sheri in this exploration inspired by the book "Play-Doh Pioneer" and Joseph McVicker
Follow along as we focus on famous contributors and how-to videos on Facebook or on YouTube at bit.ly/NPLplaylist
Many of us still remember the old Neenah Armory that was located on the corner of N. Commercial and Nicolet Blvd, but what’s the story behind it? Join the Neenah Historical Society and Menasha Historical Society for another installment of “hidden history” when we look at the history behind the Armory. This interesting presentation by Tom Van Lieshout will cover the story of Civil War veteran, Neenah mayor, and U.S. Representative to Congress, S.A. Cook, and the Armory that was named for him. We will also cover the Armory Shops.
The program will be streamed live on Facebook.
Join us for another interesting history program when Commodore of the Neenah Nodaway Yacht Club, Dan Reichardt, presents a program on the history of the club. The NNYC has an incredibly long and interesting history in this community.
Zoom Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jYk-8cqHSY2VQxuPe3urBw
