Location: 343 Smith St, Neenah, WI
County: Winnebago County

The mission of the Neenah Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and stories of our community.

Neenah Historical Society was formed at the home of Helen Kimberly Stuart, 406 E Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, in 1948.  The purpose of the society was to collect all obtainable information about the history of the City of Neenah; and to compile and preserve it in some suitable and permanent form. The work of the Neenah Historical Society continues today under the direction of Jane Lang, Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

The Hiram Smith Octagon House houses the Historical Society’s museum and archives. Located at 347 Smith Street, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of a handful of octagon houses in Wisconsin. The Ward House serves as the Society office, research library, and classroom.  The Neenah Historical Society is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. For a tour of the Octagon House, please register with us at the Ward House when you arrive. In addition to the Smith Street properties, you can visit our Native American display in the lobby and south hallway of Neenah City Hall at 211 Walnut Street. You can view the exhibit during regular City Hall office hours.

 

 

Add to itinerary

Explore the Shores