Travel back in time for some historic fun! The Neenah Historical Society invites you to learn what life was like more than 100 years ago at three day camps (Fridays, June 14, 21, & 28) at different Neenah landmarks. Sign up for one day or, better yet, sign up for all three for the complete time traveler’s experience!

At Pioneer Days at Doty Cabin, time-traveling campers will tour Doty Cabin and learn how pioneers lived in Neenah in the 1800s. Activities include candle dipping, making butter, and creating pottery. Historic games will round out the pioneer campers’ day.

Time Traveler's Camps are for students in grades 2-6 and are $15 each or $40 for all three. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day.  Registration begins in April and can be taken care of through the City of Neenah Parks and Recreation Department office (920) 886-6060. Please check the City of Neenah website for exact registration dates and requirements.

Join First Hitch Draft Company and the Neenah Historical Society for a historic wagon ride in Neenah. We will meet at the parking lot by the Neenah City Hall off Walnut and Doty Streets. The tour will go around Kimberly Point, through Riverside Park, and Wisconsin Avenue. It’s a perfect start for a great date night in Neenah!

The tour is $15 per person and arrangements can be made by calling Neal Bredesen at 920-378-0711 or by contacting us 920-729-0244.

It’s finally time! Join us on May 19 as we formally open our new exhibit to the public. Special guest Rebecca Kleefisch, former Lt. Governor of Wisconsin and current Executive Director of the National Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, is expected to visit at noon and give some remarks regarding the anniversary of women’s right to vote. The League of Women Voters will also be here hosting an ice cream social.

Can’t make it to opening day? You can visit the exhibit on weekdays during our normal business hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday afternoons starting May 19 through June 30. If you would like to tour at a different time, please contact us to set up an appointment by calling 920-729-0244 or e-mailing neenahhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Be sure to join us at the 2019 Neenah Historical Society Annual Meeting as we wrap up the year with dinner, and an overview of what's been happening! Our special guest for the evening is Rose Stephenson from the Wisconsin Humanities Council Speakers’ Bureau. She will be portraying famous suffragist Susan B. Anthony.

The event will take place at the Best Western Bridgewood Resort at 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, with cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm., followed by the business meeting and presentation starting at 7:15 pm. The cost for the evening is $30 per person. Please find meal choices on the invitation below.

Please print and complete the invitation, and mail it along with full payment to Neenah Historical Society, PO Box 343, Neenah, WI 54957 by Monday, May 13, 2019.

Join us for the opening of our new exhibition and enjoy some light hors d’oeuvres and springtime beverages.

Please let us know you are coming by calling us at (920) 729-0244 or sending us an e-mail at neenahhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

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! The program will be held in the Shattuck Room at the Neenah Public Library and is free and open to the public. Call 729-0244 with any questions.

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.  The program will be held in the Shattuck Room at the Neenah Public Library. The program is free and open to the public. Call 729-0244 with any questions.

Join us for a night of dinner and great musical entertainment. Hors d’oeuvres start at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. A live and silent auction will be held prior to The Britins performance at 8 p.m. Auction proceeds will benefit the Neenah Historical Society.

Cost: $34.99 (plus tax and gratuity) or VIP $39.99

Tickets can be purchased by calling Megan at 920-967-4350 ext 5031 or online through www.bridgewoodentertainment.com

Bridgewood is also offering a guest room special - $167.99 Double Occupancy (plus tax). Includes two dinner and two show tickets. Offer valid on Saturday March 9, 2019 (not valid with other offers).

Don’t be late to class! Join us 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. The program will be in the Shattuck Room at the Library and is free and open to the public.

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 in the Shattuck Room 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! The program is free and open to the public. 

Celebrate holiday traditions from around the world in the city of Neenah! Come to the Hiram Smith Octagon house to create a Danish woven heart ornament, enjoy tasty Scandinavian treats, and visit one of Neenah's unique historic homes! More seasonal activities and treats from around the world can be found throughout Neenah at the Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass, the Neenah Public Library, Neenah City Hall, the Neenah-Menasha YMCA, and the Valley Academy for the Arts at the Reserve Ballroom. FREE horse wagon rides will be available boarding at Neenah City Hall every 20 minutes. For additional event details, please visit each venue’s website.

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. The program will be held in the Shattuck Room at the Neenah Library and is free and open to the public.

Join us for a special presentation on the important job of collecting the stories and recollections of those you love. Troy Reeves, head of the Oral History Program for the University of Wisconsin - Madison archives, will present a program on collecting oral histories and preserving treasured family narratives and stories. The program will be presented in the Shattuck Room at the Neenah Library and is free to the public.

Join the Neenah Historical Society for a special workshop on the important job of collecting the stories and recollections of those you love. Troy Reeves, head of the Oral History Program for the University of Wisconsin - Madison archives, will present a detailed workshop on collecting oral histories. The $15 workshop will take place at the Neenah Public Library, and includes a box lunch. Contact the Neenah Historical Society at Neenahhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or 920-729-0244 for more details and to register.

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. The program will be presented in the Shattuck Room at the Neenah Library and is free to the public.

Join the Neenah and Menasha Historical Societies for our third annual Pow Wow at Shattuck Park. The Pow Wow will feature informational booths, Native American food, and tribal dancers from throughout the State of Wisconsin. A brief presentation on pow wow etiquette will begin at 12:30, with the grand entry starting at 1:00 pm.

Costumed re-enactors will share the stories of some of Neenah’s amazing former residents at the Neenah Historical Society's annual Cemetery Walk. The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per car load. Questions? Call the Neenah Historical Society @ 729-0244. 

Happy Independence Day!  We will be in Riverside Park taking part of Neenah and Menasha's annual CommunityFest celebration.  Come play historic games, take a walking tour of Neenah's historic homes, and celebrate our all American community!

CommunityFest is an Independence Day celebration co-sponsored by the Cities of Neenah and Menasha.

Travel back in time for some historic fun! The Neenah Historical Society invites you to learn what life was like more than 100 years ago at three day camps (Fridays, June 15, 22, & 29) at different Neenah landmarks. Sign up for one day or, better yet, sign up for all three for the complete time traveler’s experience!

Neenah is a city of makers! Campers will tour the Octagon House to learn about Neenah’s inventive past and make art inspired by our internationally known industries during Industry & Art at the Hiram Smith Octagon House.

Time Traveler's Camps are for students in grades 2-6 and are $15 each or $40 for all three. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day.  Registration begins in April and can be taken care of through the City of Neenah Parks and Recreation Department office (920) 886-6060. Please check the City of Neenah website for exact registration dates and requirements.

Travel back in time for some historic fun! The Neenah Historical Society invites you to learn what life was like more than 100 years ago at three day camps (Fridays, June 15, 22, & 29) at different Neenah landmarks. Sign up for one day or, better yet, sign up for all three for the complete time traveler’s experience!

Work with Neenah Police Detectives during the second day camp to learn about how historians and police detectives work in similar ways in order to solve mysteries and learn the truth. Campers will then tour Neenah’s historic downtown to uncover clues to the past.

Time Traveler's Camps are for students in grades 2-6 and are $15 each or $40 for all three. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day.  Registration begins in April and can be taken care of through the City of Neenah Parks and Recreation Department office (920) 886-6060. Please check the City of Neenah website for exact registration dates and requirements.

Kick off the summer by exploring your hometown during this FREE event! The Neenah Historical Society and the Neenah Parks and Recreation Department invite you to the 200 block of Wisconsin Avenue for historically fun activities! Families can take a horse carriage ride, play historic games, make an industry inspired craft, and take part in a scavenger hunt walking tour through Neenah’s downtown.

Travel back in time for some historic fun! The Neenah Historical Society invites you to learn what life was like more than 100 years ago at three day camps (Fridays, June 15, 22, & 29) at different Neenah landmarks. Sign up for one day or, better yet, sign up for all three for the complete time traveler’s experience!

At Serving Up History, time-traveling campers will tour Doty Cabin and learn how different food preparation was for Neenah’s early residents. Campers will then walk to Whiting Boathouse to cook and sample some dishes that come from Neenah’s past.

Time Traveler's Camps are for students in grades 2-6 and are $15 each or $40 for all three. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day.  Registration begins in April and can be taken care of through the City of Neenah Parks and Recreation Department office (920) 886-6060. Please check the City of Neenah website for exact registration dates and requirements.

Be sure to join us at the 2018 Neenah Historical Society Annual Meeting as we wrap up the year with dinner, and an overview of what's been happening! Our special guest for the evening is Anne Katz, the Executive Director of Arts Wisconsin. Arts and humanities organizations, like the Neenah Historical Society, are vitally important to the life of a community. Ms. Katz's presentation, The Arts, Culture, & Creativity: A Smart Investment for Neenah & Wisconsin, will help us understand the bigger picture when it comes to promoting and growing arts and humanities organizations such as ours.

The event will take place at the Best Western Bridgewood at 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, with cocktails starting at 5:30 pm. Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm., followed by the business meeting and presentation starting at 7:15 pm. The cost for the evening is $30 per person. Please find meal choices on the invitation, viewable here.

Please print and complete the invitation, and mail it along with full payment to Neenah Historical Society, PO Box 343, Neenah WI 54957 by Monday, May 7, 2018.

Discover the history of Neenah’s beloved community band. From its first concert on Memorial Day of 1966 to today, the City band has shared beautiful music with our community. This is the final “Making a Hometown” series of programs until fall.

Join the Neenah Historical Society and the Neenah Library for a collaborative program on the history of city planning in our community. From its earliest days, Neenah looked to the future and planned accordingly. Discover that interesting history when Brad Schmidt, Deputy Director of Community Development for Neenah, presents this intriguing program as part of our “Making a Hometown” series of presentations.

It’s winter and time to plan a vacation get–away! Join us at the Neenah Library for a presentation on the fascinating history of early travel experiences of turn of the century Neenah residents as well as a look at current travel trends. Cindy Hendren of Neenah’s Bon Voyage Travel will present this look at travel journals, photos, and memorabilia of travel in the 1900s and will bring us up to date on the most popular travel destinations of today.

Join the us at the Neenah Library as the Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue present a program on the history of fire fighting in our community. Interesting photos, artifacts, and stories will be part of this presentation. “The History of the Neenah Fire Department” is one of our “Making a Hometown” programs in our series on the history and stories of our great community. Our presentations are a collaborative effort with the Neenah Public Library.

Seasonal fun is around every corner in Neenah during this family holiday event! Come to the Hiram Smith Octagon house to enjoy warm drinks, historic crafts, and to visit one of Neenah's unique historic homes! More seasonal activities and treats can be found throughout Neenah at the Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass, the Neenah Public Library, Neenah City Hall, the Neenah-Menasha YMCA, and the Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel. FREE horse wagon rides will be available between City Hall and the Octagon House. For additional event details visit each venue’s website.

Join the Neenah Historical Society as we present a program in our “Making a Hometown” series on the interesting history of “mom and pop” grocery stores throughout Neenah. Many of us still have memories of small local grocers where we would buy penny candy on our way home from school, and a time when purchasing groceries on credit was still possible. Presented by Neenah Historical Society volunteers Becky Heidke-Kwiatkowski and JoEllen Wollangk, you’ll be amazed to find out just how many of these small grocers were scattered throughout neighborhoods in Neenah.

The History of the Tuesday Club is a special presentation by members of Neenah's Tuesday Club.  Did you know that Neenah’s Tuesday Club women were discussing women’s suffrage and other important topics at their weekly meetings as early as the 1880s? In fact, this club of forward thinking Neenah women started in 1884. As part of the programming for our current exhibition Making a Hometown: Life in Neenah's Progressive Era, the current women of the Tuesday Club will intertwine their club’s history with local and national history in this very engaging presentation.