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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)
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UW-Oshkosh Fox Valley Campus
1478 Midway Road, Menasha
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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.
Visit Historic Doty Cabin
June 1 - September 1, 2025
Noon-4PM Daily
Doty Park, Neenah
Friends of the Menasha Historical Society Jann McBride and Jacy Park are docents this year at Doty Cabin. They are ready to share the history of the cabin and the Doty family in Neenah and Menasha. Stop in to say hi!
Caboose Tour
August 13, 2025
4:30 PM - 7 PM
Smith Park
Calling all those interested in the caboose! We will have our conductor and brake man available to discuss the caboose and its history. Join us at Smith Park!
Twisted Pistons Cruise In
August 21, 2025
2 PM - 10 PM
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!
All Aboard!!
Wisconsin Railroads and Hobby Trains
September 11, 2025
6:30 PM
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
Company E Room
Join Bob Piel as he discusses his family history related to Wisconsin railroads and his passion for hobby trains. Be sure to check out his display of trains outside of the history room at the library!
Neenah-Menasha Intertribal Pow wow
September 13, 2025
2 PM - 6 PM
Shattuck Park, Neenah
We will be learning from our First Nation friends at the annual Neenah-Menasha Pow wow. We hope you will join us to learn the indigenous past of this area and about the thriving culture. Vendors will be onsite with native food and crafts for all to purchase!
Celebrate 125 Years with Boys and Girls Brigade
October 9, 2025 6:30 PM
Elisha D. Smith Public Library
Company E Room
Did you enjoy Camp Onaway each summer or maybe one night each week at Brigade? Former members of the Boys' and Girls' Brigade will join us to share the organization's 125 year history and memories.
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Check back soon for more fun events!