All About
Enjoy dinner followed by an interesting and informative program at YOUR Neville Public Museum!
Each event will begin with a dinner at 5:00 p.m. in the Neville classrooms followed by a program at 6:00 p.m. in the theater.
Pre-Registration is required.
No refunds will be given.
Register early!
Check-in will be at the door the night of the event.
No tickets or confirmation will be sent.
You may call to confirm your reservation: (920)448-7847
Program Cost
$30 for each Neville Public Museum member
$35 for each Non-member
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| Date | Title | Description | Link |
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - SOLD OUT! | 9/11/01: Diverted to Gander
by Glen Prasser |
The passengers of Delta flight #37 were given little information when their captain announced a surprise diversion to Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Landing among 30+ jumbo jets they soon realized this was no routine refueling stop. Discover the unexpected kindness, care, and joy that prevailed in one of America’s darkest moments. | SOLD OUT |
Thursday, October 23, 2025  | Echoes of Samhain: Tracing Irish Roots in Modern Halloween
by Julianne Stanz |
Uncover the ancient Irish origins of one of the world’s most widely celebrated nights—Halloween. In this engaging program, we explore the fascinating transformation of Samhain, the Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year, into what we now know as Halloween. Join us for a journey through time, tradition, and tale, where ancestral spirits, mischievous fae, and the mysterious take center stage. | SOLD OUT |
Thursday, November 13, 2025  | Keep Our Waterways Clean
by Ed The Diver & Christie B. |
Join this dynamic duo on a deep dive through their underwater adventures, inspiring communities to respect and care for our waterways and each other. | SOLD OUT |
Thursday, December 11, 2025  | Evergleaming: Celebrating America’s Aluminum Christmas Tree
by Joe Kapler |
Discover how Wisconsin-made Christmas decorations became Space Age pop culture icons in 1960s America, and how they now serve as a window into both innovative mid-century design and nostalgic family holiday traditions. Learn the story of Aluminum Specialty Company of Manitowoc, who introduced the “Evergleam” aluminum Christmas tree in 1959. | Register |
Thursday, February 12, 2026  | Rituals of Romance
by Leslie Bellais |
A bride in a chaste white wedding dress, her face hidden behind a veil, bridesmaids in matching dresses, piles of wedding gifts: all of these have become such entrenched traditions of the wedding ceremony they seem eternal, yet these rituals have existed for less than 200 years. Explore how these traditions emerged and why they have fossilized into the wedding rituals we experience today. | Register |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | The Gaelic Harp
by Jeffry Pockat |
Journey through the rich legacy of the harp in Ireland and Scotland—a symbol of nobility, resistance, and cultural pride. Explore the evolution of the instrument, the lives and stories of those who played it, and the powerful role harp music held in shaping Celtic identity. | Register |
Thursday, April 16, 2026  | Angel in a Gray Bonnet: Cordelia Harvey
by Jessica Michna |
Step into the remarkable true story of Cordelia Perrine Harvey, who rose from personal tragedy following her husband’s death to national heroism during the Civil War, persuading President Lincoln to establish three hospitals that would lay the foundation for today’s VA system. | Register |
Thursday, May 14, 2026  | One Room Schools
by Susan Apps-Bodilly |
This colorful reflection will transport youngsters back in time and make their grandparents and others of that generation nostalgic – perhaps even prompting them to share memories of their school days. | Register |