History

Don’t be late to class! Join the Neenah Historical Society on February 21, at 7 p.m. at the Neenah Library for “Wisconsin Maps: Stories They Tell.” This fun and interactive program will be presented by Appleton Historical Society president, Tom Sutter, who will transform our gathering into a 4th grade classroom setting with famous Wisconsin historian of the past, Dr. Reuben Gold Thwaites, teaching the class. “Students” will take a fascinating journey through Wisconsin’s past and have the opportunity to examine many old maps of the state and local area.

We love to share old photos of Neenah and remember the past here at the Historical Society.  Do you have some old photos or items related to Neenah history that you love? Join us at the Neenah Library on January 17th at 7 p.m. to share your stories, or sit back, listen, and reminisce about the good old days.  Please limit your treasures to one or two items and stories to about five minutes so that we can share as many as possible.  We’ll also be sharing about some of the Society’s interesting acquisitions that we think you’ll find particularly fun!

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Dr. Stephen Kercher, Chair & Edward H. Rudoy Professor of History at UW Oshkosh, will present "Sustaining Community in Rural America: A History of Allenville" as part of the Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project.

Join us for a special presentation in honor of Native American History month. Cathy Caldwell, a Stockbridge-Munsee tribal member, will present the history of her family and the unique and challenging experiences they have faced as Native Americans living in Wisconsin from before the turn of the previous century.

History programs are sponsored by the Neenah Historical Society and co-sponsored by the Neenah Public Library

Troy Reeves, head of the Oral History Program for the Wisconsin Historical Society, will present on collecting oral history for the community.  This program will be in the 1st floor Shattuck Community Room.

How did Neenah and Menasha women of the past contribute to the life, vitality, and leadership of our two cities? You might be surprised! Join the Neenah and Menasha Historical Societies for a combined program on the history of some of our most interesting and progressive women of the past. Neenah Historical Society Executive Director, Jane Lang, and Menasha Historical Society Vice President, Kathy Humski, will join forces to present this interesting program which will inform and inspire.

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Russell Horton, Archivist at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, will describe records and methods to help you find out more about the veteran in your family tree. Focus is on Wisconsin veterans from the Civil War to the present.

George Findlen, Certified Genealogy Lecturer will discuss the wealth of information that can be found at the Wisconsin Historical Library in Madison.