Appleton History Museum

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Appleton History Museum Appleton History Museum located at 231 W. Franklin Street. Home of Appleton Historical Society. Goals:
1.

Visit the museum to see exhibits on Appleton history or research in the Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library. Encourage the preservation and display of Appleton historical items.
2. Regularly present public programs, such as history fairs, history walks
and other public events.
3. Encourage the development of and assist in the operation of a museum that would specifically cover Appleton history.

Did you miss Gwen Sargeant and Tom Boldt on Focus Fox Valley last week talking about our new Houdini exhibit and sharing...
09/24/2026

Did you miss Gwen Sargeant and Tom Boldt on Focus Fox Valley last week talking about our new Houdini exhibit and sharing Houdini stories? You're in luck! You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/september-18-2026-houdini-s-posters-with-ahs--75215155

Stop by the museum to experience the exhibit for yourself!

The excitement continues with two special events: on October 15, Tom Boldt will be at the Museum to share more stories about Houdini and his connection to Appleton, and on October 29, join us for a Houdini movie night featuring Halloween treats. The event comes just days before the 100th anniversary of Houdini’s death, making it the perfect time to celebrate the life and legacy of the world-famous magician.

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The Research Committee at the Appleton Historical Society is currently working on the history of Green Bay Road. If you ...
07/15/2026

The Research Committee at the Appleton Historical Society is currently working on the history of Green Bay Road. If you have any stories or photos to share, please reply to [email protected] or stop by the Appleton History Museum during regular hours.

Join us at Appleton Public Library on Thursday, July 23 at 6 pm for a special event with former NFL player and author Dr...
06/29/2026

Join us at Appleton Public Library on Thursday, July 23 at 6 pm for a special event with former NFL player and author Dr. George Koonce Jr., discussing his book Is There Life After Football? Surviving the NFL.

A Super Bowl ###I champion with the Green Bay Packers, Dr. Koonce will share powerful insights on the challenges athletes face after leaving professional sports—including career change, identity, and life beyond the game.

Whether you're a football fan, interested in sports culture, or curious about the human stories behind professional athletics, this engaging discussion will provide a deeper understanding of what happens when the cheering stops and a new chapter begins.

After the program, attendees are invited to tour the football exhibit at the Appleton History Museum, located at 231 W. Franklin St.

View more details: https://loom.ly/eYYZJDo

06/20/2026

FCCVB visited Appleton History Museum! Stop by and visit soon! So many great exhibits to see from Miller Electric to Americanos and Football history.
Thurs. N-8
Fri. N-5
Sat. 10-4
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See you there!

Address

231 W. Franklin Street
Appleton, WI
54911

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19208153541

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