History Programs

A partnership with the Neenah Historical Society, join us on select Thursdays at 6:30 pm as we explore the people, events, and places that make Neenah unique.

Free, open to the public, and no registration is necessary.

Please contact Mehta if you have questions at 920-886-6315.

This program was made possible by the Friends of the Neenah Library and the Neenah Public Library Trust Fund. Donations to the Friends and the Trust Fund are always accepted and appreciated.

Everyone is welcome. If accommodations are needed to attend, please contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6315 or by email at library@neenahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance of the program.

Adult

Feb
26
Thu

History Program: Wisconsin WWII Prisoner of War Camps

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Shattuck Room

During WWII, Wisconsin was home to 38 Prisoner of War (POW) camps that housed more than 20,000 POWs. Historian Bob Block will share insightful stories about the communities that were home to these camps, the…

Educational, Free, History

Adult

Mar
19
Thu

History Program: The History of Sturgeon Spearing on Lake Winnebago

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Shattuck Room

Learn about sturgeon spearing from Wisconsin DNR Sturgeon Habitat Biologist, Michael O’Boyle. The Winnebago System is home to one of North America’s largest lake sturgeon populations and hosts a unique winter spear fishery. The first…

Educational, Free, History

Adult

Apr
16
Thu

History Program: Neenah Sports: Big Wins and Big Losses

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Shattuck Room

Buzzer beaters, upsets, record-breaking seasons… Join local historian Kara Rothkegel as she highlights some of the biggest wins and losses from Neenah Rockets sports history. Free, open to the public, and no registration necessary. Please…

Educational, Free, History