Appleton History Museum

12/20/2025

Appleton Historical Society President Gwen Sargeant, visited City Hall to chat with Timber on the Appleton Engaged Podcast. Learn more about all the volunteer activities and resources of Appleton Historical Society.

12/18/2025

Thursday Night at the Museum, December 18th 6 p.m. Michael will be reading from his new book, he's a fantastic storyteller. He will also be answering questions. Free and open to the public!

12/02/2025

It's giving Tuesday, consider a donation to Appleton Historical Society.
https://appletonhistory.com/index.php/donate-to-ahs

10/04/2025

Looking forward to hosting James Marten. If you don't have his book yet, you can purchase one. Looking forward to the presentation and book signing.

06/30/2025

📚 Do you have yearbooks, city directories, or other Appleton history books? Help preserve Appleton’s history by donating them to the Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library at the Appleton History Museum!
Check out our wish list here: https://bit.ly/46izmew
We’d happily accept other items not on the wish list!

Drop donations off at Appleton History Museum, 231 W. Franklin Street during open hours.
Need a different dropoff time or pickup? Contact Katie Stilp at [email protected] or 920-832-6393 to arrange.

Want to make a bigger impact? Support our capital campaign with a monetary donation—every dollar is matched through our grant thanks to Mary Beth Nienhaus and Claudine and Jim Happel!
Donate online: https://www.appletonhistory.com/index.php/donate-to-ahs
Or by mail/in person. Thank you for supporting our mission to preserve and share the city of Appleton's history!

06/29/2025

06/22/2025

Appleton Historical Society celebrated the Grand Opening of the Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library last week. The Appleton History Museum is open Noon-4 p.m. today. Stop by to see and enjoy the new Library.

06/03/2025

Support Appleton Historical Society and eat a delicious meal at Tom's!
Mention AHS at the counter and Tom's will donate a percent of the sale to AHS!
Tomorrow Tuesday June 3rd

05/21/2025

Starting in June, Weds. night presentations move to 6:30 p.m. at the Appleton Public Library Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Room. See you there!

04/29/2025

You're invited to all of the exciting things happening at Appleton History Museum in May!

03/21/2025

Pick up a copy of Appleton Magazine for some great local information.
Find Appleton History Museum on pg. 25