Since March 13, 1873, we’ve celebrated the City of Neenah as an incorporated community. Watch for information about historical tours, the Neenah Arts Council photo contest, the City of Neenah Police Department commemorative coin hunt (year-long), a community trivia event, a bike tour and much more! Come back to learn more about the community celebrations throughout the year.
Neenah Historical Society | neenahhistoricalsociety.com
Menasha Historical Society | https://menashahistorical.wixsite.com/website
Neenah Public Library | neenahlibrary.org
Native Americans have called these shores of Lake Winnebago ‘home’ for thousands of years. Neenah meaning ‘water’ has been a known gathering place long before 1873.
Since incorporating 150 years ago, the City of Neenah has embraced technology, healthcare, education, and business. We have deep roots that continue to sustain this innovation and promote new growth.
This community is built on the ingenuity and collaborative spirt of all. Every person contributes to the health and quality of life of this place we call home.
The 2023 juried contest will highlight the City’s Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary of Neenah’s incorporation as a city). Photos submitted should capture the spirit and beauty of the City of Neenah. Novice photographers (age 17 and younger) will be judged separately from adult photographers.
Basic information: Photos must have been taken in the City of Neenah between January 1, 2022, and March 1, 2023, and, in celebration of the City’s Sesquicentennial, should capture the spirit and beauty of the City of Neenah. Photographers may submit up to six photos. Novice photographers may submit up to six photos. Entries must be submitted both in print and digitally. Entries will be accepted March 1 through March 31, 2023.
See the full rules on the Neenah Public Library’s website.
The Neenah Historical Society is partnering with the Menasha Historical Society to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of our cities. This new exhibit will feature a historical overview of the people, places and things that make Neenah and Menasha special.
The exhibit will open March 13, 2023 and launch the festivities planned by the city of Neenah.
The Neenah Historical Society is partnering with the Menasha Historical Society to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of our cities. This new exhibit will feature a historical overview of the people, places and things that make Neenah and Menasha special.
The exhibit will open March 13, 2023 and launch the festivities planned by the city of Neenah.
Neenah Historical Society has over 14,000 photos online through their Flickr account!
View photos here and check back regularly for new additions.
Seeing film from early Neenah really brings history to life! Watch this video for some of the amazing film footage from Neenah dating from the 1920s to the 1960s..
We hope you can join us to celebrate the City of Neenah’s 150th birthday on Monday, March 13 from noon to 1PM at City Hall.
The Neenah High jazz band will provide some great music to add to the fun, and of course there will be cake.