2025 Programs

There is so much to learn about our Menasha community and the history behind it. We hope you will join us at programs throughout the year.

Boys and Girls Club of Menasha

January 9, 2025 6:30 P.M.
600 Racine Street

We will meet at the Boys and Girls Club of Menasha for a tour of the facility. The Branch Director will tell us all about the Club, it's history, the programs at the site, the Club's impact on the Menasha community, and more.

Life in Menasha
During World War II

February 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Elisha D. Smith Public Library

Company E Room

Dick Loehning will present a program of his family stories and memories of growing up in Menasha during World War II. After the presentation, stay for a guided tour of the Library's recent renovations!

Old Glory Honor Flights

March 13, 2025 6:30 PM

Elisha D. Smith Public Library

The Old Glory Honor Flights remember and honor our local soldiers who served from 1941 to 1975. Join Diane MacDonald, Director, Old Glory Honor Flights, as she teaches us about the past flights, memories of the flights and people, and the planned flights for 2025.

Book Signing: Peanuts and Crackerjacks

March 22, 2025

10AM - 1PM

Elisha D. Smith Public Library Foyer

Welcome local author and history enthusiast Adrian Martin. Adrian will be here to sign and sell copies of his latest book: Peanuts & Cracker Jacks, a book with compelling stories about Menasha's baseball and baseball players. Be sure to stop by to greet him, obtain a copy of the book and have it signed. Proceeds will go to the Menasha Historical Society.

Early Builders and Entrepreneurs

April 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
Company E Room

Join Tom Van Lieshout and other local historians as they begin a new series. This series focuses on the early builders and entrepreneurs. These early businessmen and their ideas were crucial in the development of the cities of Neenah and Menasha. This episode focuses on Captain Lauchlin McKinnon and Henry Sherry.

UW-Fox Valley: 92 Years of Service to the Community

May 8, 2025 6:30 PM

Room 1338 (Lecture Hall)

UW-Oshkosh Fox Valley Campus

1478 Midway Road, Menasha

As the doors to the university are set to close, we honor the memories from campus. Join Professor of History Steve Sheehan as he outlines the story of the Menasha campus and the legacy and impact it had on the Menasha community.

Twisted Pistons Cruise In

August 21, 2025

2PM-10PM

Downtown Menasha

Visit downtown Menasha for the annual Twisted Pistons Cruise In. We will be awarding a trophy to our favorite vehicle. See if it is your favorite. Proceeds from this event support local scholarships!

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