The Founding of the Paper Valley: A Riverfront Walking Tour
July 15, 2026 — 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Overview
Stroll the riverfront on a beautiful Appleton evening or afternoon to discover why the Fox River has earned the name “The Paper Valley.” Afterall, it was Henry Rogers and his business partners and Kimberly and Clark and their partners that truly shaped the communities that we know today. The tour begins and ends at Hearthstone with stops in between in Vulcan Park (the site of Henry Rogers first paper mill) and at other historic sites up and down the river.
The tour takes approximately 90 minutes and cover 1.5 miles.
Admission
$15/person
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The Founding of the Paper Valley: A Riverfront Walking Tour625 W Prospect Avenue
Appleton, WI 54911
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, August 19