This year, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote. Please join the Neenah Historical Society for a special presentation by the Winnebago County League of Women Voters and learn the local stories behind this long lasting and useful organization.
History programs are sponsored by the Neenah Historical Society and co-sponsored by the Neenah Public Library
Jim will share selections from his memoir, Snapshots from Third Field, which recounts stories of his service as an Army Medic in Vietnam in 1968. A limited number of copies will be available for purchase. Refreshments served.
Seeing film from early Neenah really brings history to life! Join the Neenah Historical Society in the Shattuck Room for a special night of viewing some of the amazing film footage from Neenah dating from the 1920s to the 1960s that has recently been digitized for us by our friends at the Menasha Historical Society. From Amelia Earhart arriving at the train station on the Island in 1935 to a Neenah-Menasha football game from the 1930s, to Doty Park in the 40s and 50s, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to view these one of a kind videos! Free popcorn will be served!
The Packers Century Project has been Jim’s passion to document every game in Green Bay Packers history…1,430 games! Jim will share with us the rich Green Bay Packers history, fans stories, and photos of the team. Jim is a former school superintendent and history teacher.
Jim will have his books available for purchase.
Doty Island is a truly unique place that holds parts of two distinct cities in one very special island. Join the Neenah Historical Society and the Menasha Historical Society at the Neenah Public Library to discover the “Hidden History of Doty Island.” This collaborative, two-part program will feature the stories, photographs, and artifacts of the Whiting Boathouse, the Roberts Resort, the Isle of Valor, and the Memorial Building in part one. You’ll be amazed at the hidden history of Doty Island!
Tuesday, March 19th from 2:00-4:00 pm in the 2nd floor Aylward Room
Are you researching your family history? Join us for an informal gathering of genealogists and have access to the library genealogical databases including Ancestry and HeritageQuest. A staff member will be available for assistance. Bring your own laptop or the library will have laptops available for use.
Registration is required and can be done in person at the 2nd floor Reference Desk or call 886-6315
Have you thought about your family’s legacy? What do you want your children to remember? What about your children’s children? Learn how to create a Legacy Journal with Lori Coonen at the Neenah Public Library, Thursday April 4th at 6:30pm. Coonen will help you document your family’s life stories. Learn how to pass along cherished memories, life lessons, and more. Create a document that will resonate through generations. Please bring your favorite writing utensil. This free workshop does not require registration.
Join the Neenah Historical Society at the Neenah Library for an overview of the our next exhibit which will be opening to the public on May 19th at the Octagon House. Professor Steven Sheehan will present an overview of the exhibit and some of the interesting stories that have been discovered relative to the local women’s suffrage movement. This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment in Wisconsin, which was the first state to vote in favor of ratification. Our local women had a very significant impact on its passage!
Join the Neenah Historical Society for a collaborative program with the Neenah Library for a short film screening and discussion of “Suffragettes in the Silent Cinema” which was produced by Women Make Movies. The film highlights the popular culture of the early 1900s in regards to the women’s suffrage movement. In the coming year, we will be focusing on the one hundredth anniversary of women’s right to vote in the United States and the local women who were leaders in this movement.
Registration is full for the program.
