MENASHA'S SESQUICENTENNIAL

Celebrating Our Past, Present & Future

The City of Menasha Celebrates 150 Years

On March 5, 2024 Menasha will celebrate a noteworthy milestone - the 150th anniversary of its incorporation as a city. From its humble beginnings as a modest frontier settlement to its current status as a thriving city of more than 18,000 residents, Menasha has grown and evolved over the past 15 decades.

Join us as we celebrate the city of Menasha with various Sesquicentennial celebrations throughout 2024. Residents, former residents, fans, friends, neighbors and anyone with affection for the city of Menasha are invited to recognize, commemorate and celebrate this anniversary.

Upcoming Events & News

Join us at our community events and show your Menasha Pride. Check out our Events page for a list of all community celebrations throughout 2024.

Appreciate Menasha History

DOWNTOWN HISTORY WALK

Meet at 201 Main Street

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 1pm

The Menasha Historical Society is teaming up with the Menasha Landmarks Commission to present the Canal District.

Meet at Menasha One Tower - 201 Main Street.

The Landmarks Commission will be handing out a History Walk Button to the first 150 attendees. All present will have a chance to be included in a drawing to win a downtown shopping spree valued at $100 and an ice cream cone from The Sweet Lair.

Pictured: A photo of the First National Bank of Menasha in 1961. The columns were removed in 2014 and are now located on the Mill Street waterfront.

Community Pride & Engagement

HISTORIC HOUSE HUNT

Independent Tour!

May 20 through June 3, 2024

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of our city, the Sesquicentennial Committee is partnering with the Menasha Historical Society to highlight houses of historical significance in our community.

We are Menasha - traditionally a blue collar city. For the most part, industrialists and prominent merchants lived amongst their neighbors. For this reason, a house does not need to be a classic beauty to have an interesting story behind it.

There are more hidden gems than there are signs, but we chose some of the most captivating houses that were once owned by prominent citizens or have interesting features. We hope you enjoy our choices.

Check back for more information as details are finalized.

Focus on Organizations & Businesses

Menasha's Button Hunt

January 1 - December 31, 2024

Calling all Button Hunters! Menasha is celebrating their Sesquicentennial with collectable 1.25" pin-back buttons.

To start, Button Hunters can purchase a Sesquicentennial lanyard from Menasha City Hall (or at city-sponsored events) and collect the buttons at various Menasha businesses, organizations and non-profits.

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BUSINESSES / NONPROFIT INFO - Click Here