Welcome to The City of Neenah's 150 Year Celebration!

6/10/2023

Event Quick Links

4/28/2023

Arbor Day 150th Celebration

6/10/2023

History Bike Tour

7/1/2023

Community Fest
Float & Fireworks

8/23/2023

Community Party in The Street

Celebrating the convergence of water, ideas, and people… for centuries past and to come.

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.

Celebrating our history.

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.

Celebrating our future.

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.

Celebrating you.

150th Anniversary Treasure Hunt

Rules for the City of Neenah Police 150th Anniversary Treasure Hunt:
• A commemorative medallion will be hidden each week in 2023.
• Watch the City of Neenah Police Department’s Facebook page each week for hints and clues.
• The weekly clue will be published on Monday at random times.
• If you discover the medallion, it is your treasure to keep!
• If you find a medallion, we would love for you to report your discovery by sending a photograph of you, with your medallion. Please use the QR codes located in the finder’s instructions, or visit the Neenah Police Department, located at 2111 Marathon Avenue. With your permission this picture may be used in our social media campaign.
• A marker will be left after the medallion has been discovered to let everyone know they found the location, but the treasure was claimed. These markers will remain at each site for the duration of that week’s treasure hunt.
• Please respect private areas – Medallions will only be hidden on public areas in the City of Neenah.
• You will not need to remove or disturb any items to find the treasure. (This does not include environmental factors, such as snow or leaves).
• No breaking any laws! This scavenger hunt is meant for fun and to celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the City and Police Department.
• Use common sense and common courtesy – be safe and smart.
• Limit one medallion per household.
• By participating, you assume all liability and will hold harmless the City of Neenah and the City of Neenah Police Department and all their employees, volunteers, and assignees.
Rules for the City of Neenah Police 150th Anniversary Treasure Hunt:
• A commemorative medallion will be hidden each week in 2023.
• Watch the City of Neenah Police Department’s Facebook page each week for hints and clues.
• The weekly clue will be published on Monday at random times.
• If you discover the medallion, it is your treasure to keep!
• If you find a medallion, we would love for you to report your discovery by sending a photograph of you, with your medallion. Please use the QR codes located in the finder’s instructions, or visit the Neenah Police Department, located at 2111 Marathon Avenue. With your permission this picture may be used in our social media campaign.
• A marker will be left after the medallion has been discovered to let everyone know they found the location, but the treasure was claimed. These markers will remain at each site for the duration of that week’s treasure hunt.
• Please respect private areas – Medallions will only be hidden on public areas in the City of Neenah.
• You will not need to remove or disturb any items to find the treasure. (This does not include environmental factors, such as snow or leaves).
• No breaking any laws! This scavenger hunt is meant for fun and to celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the City and Police Department.
• Use common sense and common courtesy – be safe and smart.
• Limit one medallion per household.
• By participating, you assume all liability and will hold harmless the City of Neenah and the City of Neenah Police Department and all their employees, volunteers, and assignees.

Photography Contest

Neenah Arts Council, in collaboration with the Neenah Public Library, announces the Second Annual Photography Contest and Exhibition. 

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.

New Exhibit Opens

COMING SOON!

NEENAH – MENASHA SESQUICENTENNIAL

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.

COMING SOON!

NEENAH – MENASHA SESQUICENTENNIAL

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.

150 Years of History

Neenah Historical Collection on Flickr

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..

Celebration Kick Off Event

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.