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Exhibit Focus: Wisconsin’s John Muir

Posted on Oct. 12, 2016 by Jordan Konkol

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – Wilderness World of John Muir This fall, the Neenah and Menasha Public Libraries will be hosting “Wisconsin’s John Muir: An Exhibit Celebrating the Centennial of the National Park Service.” This traveling exhibit on loan from the Wisconsin Historical Society will be on display READ MORE

The Building for Kids keeps building

Posted on Feb. 24, 2016 by Brooke Van Roy

Baby dolls were lining up for their check-ups this afternoon at the ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled Doll Hospital at The Building for Kids Children’s Museum in Appleton. This year marks the 10th anniversary for ThedaCare’s sponsorship of the exhibit. “The hospital has been there since 2006,” says Megan Mulholland, a spokesperson for ThedaCare. READ MORE

Appleton preserves Houdini’s magic through acts of its own

Posted on Sep. 11, 2015 by Danny Davis

To visitors, Appleton’s fascination with Harry Houdini seems like a typical small town quirk. Those coming from big cities are accustomed to monuments dedicated to famous soldiers, artists, politicians and scientists. Yet, there are few monuments around the country that are dedicated to magicians. Magic is what David Blaine does on television or what Penn READ MORE