Appleton Historical Society

Discover the exciting history of Appleton through permanent and temporary exhibits. The research library has a variety of materials to research your family tree or learn more about the history of Appleton. AHS holds history fairs, monthly presentations, and cemetery walks.

March 2023 - New exhibit! Discover the history of Air Wisconsin, from the early years of Fox Cities Airlines in 1963, to Air Wisconsin’s return to their roots in 2023. This collection of Air Wisconsin aviation history was collected by Steve Kuepper, local Air Wisconsin historian, with the help of many, many people involved with Air Wisconsin. The visual history follows the people of Air Wisconsin and the airplanes from 1963 to the present.