Events – Fundraising – Wish List
Our Wish List
We wish that everyone loved history like we do,
so new members are always on our wish list!
Recurring events are our memories shows, booyah sales and annual used book sale.
And we can always use more photos for our Military Wall titled “Honor and Remember”!
The Green Bay Packers Give Back
A $500.00 Grant
Tim Rasmussen, President of the Howard-Suamico Historical Society volunteered over 200 hours while working on the house, barn, and Tremble School at Ancestry Acres during the first six months of 2025. By doing so, the Green Bay Packers Give Back awarded the Howard Suamico Historical Society a grant for $500.00 in a way of supporting Tim and the time he gave to the Historical Society.
Thank you to the Green Bay Packers. Thank you Tim for all the hard work given by him and all the volunteers in working on the house, barn and Tremble School at Ancestry Acres.
Used Book Sale
2026 Book Sale
Thursday August 6th 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and
Friday August 7th 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The April Used Book Sale was a Huge Success
The Howard-Suamico Historical Society held its semi-annual used book sale on Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th. The sale was set up in the barn and under the big tent at Ancestry Acres, 12787 Velp Avenue. Our customers had a good selection with over 300 boxes of books to choose from. All of the books are collected throughout the year at Kimps Ace Hardware in Howard and at the Suamico Village Hall.
All proceeds from the sale will be used to support projects sponsored by the Society.
Thank you to all who came out and purchased books.
Thank you to the following individuals who helped set up the sale, man the tables, run the cash registers, set up the tent, and then take everything down and clean up the area when the sale was done: Sue Ambrosius, Ken Ambrosius, Tim Rasmussen, Karen Gillaume, Nathan Gillaume, Matthew Gillaume, Brian Gillaume, Chris Gillaume, Steve Pamperin, Millie Wiedemeier, Tom Mooren, Olivia Courtney, Barb Styczynski, Lenore Olejniczak, Jacob Stafford, Abbey Rasmussen, Jeff Rasmussen, Dean Rasmussen, Jacey Rasmussen, Kelly Zuhse, Ryker Magged, Pierce Ambrosius, Lincoln Ambrosius, Oliver Litrenta, Michelle Bartoletti, Ellery Gulbrand, Kathy Roarty, Russ Roland, Brayden Seichter, Diane Smurawa, Tim Skenedore.
It was great to see all the help at the sale and we look forward to the sale on August 6th and August 7th, 2026. If you have any questions about the sale or to volunteer for next year, please contact Brian Gillaume 920-434-3723
We are always collecting books for our annual used book sale. If you have any books, cd’s, album’s, 45’s, DVD’s, Blu-ray’s, puzzles or board games. They can be dropped off at the Village of Suamico offices, or Kimps Ace Hardware Howard.
What’s Going On?
News/Events
HSHS Looking for Tremble Photos
Dates to Remember:
Explore Brown County’s history with a week of FREE programs organized by the Brown County Federation of History Organizations. The public is invited to check out a slate of exciting and diverse events presented by expert staff in unique historical environments. Go to one location, or try and make them all.
There are 13 events planned for the week of May 10 – 16, 2026 at locations throughout the area.
Neville Public Museum
Celebrate Hmong-Lao Day
Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Experience a vibrant afternoon of Hmong history and culture through traditional clothing, music, dance, and food shared by community members and culture bearers. This celebration takes place ahead of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on May 14, a Wisconsin-recognized day honoring the thousands of Hmong-Lao veterans who bravely fought alongside the United States during the Vietnam War and now call Wisconsin home. This event is FREE, with regular museum admission.
Neville Public Museum – 210 Museum Pl. 54303
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
The Origins of Football
Monday, May 11, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Baseball may be America’s pastime, but football is its present. As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th, we take a look back at the origins of its most popular sport and how the Packers fit into that story. Join us for this presentation with Packers Hall of Fame Curator Brent Hensel.
Lambeau Field – 1265 Lombardi Ave. 54304
National Railroad Museum
Becoming a Dining Car Chef: A Railroad Cooking Class
Tuesday, May 12 – Saturday, May 16 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Taste what passengers on the Union Pacific ate by preparing two historic recipes from the UP Dining Car and Hotel Department. As museum curator, Daniel Liedtke, guides you through the recipe, he will also give a history of dining on the rails, show examples of railroad china, and provide a tour of a restored dining car. Participants will be provided with printed copies of recipes to take home. Limited to 10 people per class. Reservations required for this FREE workshop at dliedtke@nationalrrmuseum.org.
Program offered May 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16.
National Railroad Museum – 2285 S. Broadway 54304
Brown County Historical Society
Historic Photo Show
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join the Brown County Historical Society for an evening of photographs from their digital archives. After the success of the Bethe Brothers real postcards from 1910 and 1911, the brothers completed a second set of real photo postcards in the 1920’s. Learn about the buildings and community captured in the second set of images.
National Railroad Museum – 2285 S. Broadway 54304
Historic Allouez Society
Introduction to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Wisconsin Veterans Museum Gift Shop Manager Gregory Lawson, shares the story of the growth of the organization and the stories it preserves.
Allouez Village Hall – 1900 Libal St. 54301
Howard-Suamico Historical Society
Early Duck Creek Fur Trading Post
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join Michelle Bartoletti and discover what was happening in Howard-Suamcio at the birth of the United States, 250 years ago. With access to water routes and resources, the area became a fur trading hub. Bartoletti will share stories of the fur trade and its impact shaping the region’s settlement. Program begins at 5:00 p.m. Ancestry Acres will also be open for the public to enjoy from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tremble School – 12787 Velp Ave. 54313
Ashwaubenon Historical Society & Bay Area Genealogical Society
Marriage Records: Where to Find Them and Why They’re Important & Vintage Wedding Dress Exhibit
Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join the Ashwaubenon Historical Society and Bay Area Genealogical Society for an evening of marital bliss. During this event, guests will explore Ashwaubenon’s vintage wedding dress collection, which displays dresses worn by local women dating from as early as the turn of the 20th century. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the Bay Area Genealogical Society will share their expertise on the best ways to explore marriage records and the valuable information they contain.
Ashwaubenon Historical Society – 936 Anderson Dr. 5430
Brown County Library and Green Bay & De Pere Antiquarian Society
History Happened Here: Markers, Street Signs & Buildings
Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:30 – 11:30 AM
This visual presentation chronicles the stories behind a variety of historic markers throughout Brown County. Learn where these hidden gems are located and their significance. Presented by local historian, Mary Jane Herber.
Brown County Central Library, Auditorium – 515 Pine St. 54301
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
Northeastern Wisconsin’s Place in American History
Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This FREE lecture answers questions regarding our region’s incredible significance in the founding of the United States. How did Northeastern Wisconsin come to be what it is today? What is our significance in the fabric of the United States? Why are we will important now and in the future? After the talk, visitors will have an opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the grounds to experience our region’s history first hand.
Heritage Hill State Historical Park – 2460 S. Webster Ave. 54301
Green Bay Diocese Museum
Missing Paintings … Missing Stained Glass Windows
Saturday, May 16, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
There is evidence that there have been paintings and stained glass windows at the Cathedral in the past that are no longer there. There are even photos to prove it! But what happened to them? Are they under paint? Or hidden in a wall? Join the Diocese Museum for a discussion of the Cathedral’s past renovations, followed by time to view the museum.
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Center, Lower Level – 140 S. Monroe 54301
June 4th Annual Baquet at Townline
July 2nd Board Meeting
August 13th General Meeting
September 3rd Board Meeting
October 1st General Meeting
November 5th Board Meeting
December 3rd Christmas Party
Monthly Minutes
Howard-Suamico Historical Society
March 5, 2026
HSHS Office & Museum, 605 Maywood Avenue
Call to order: The March Meeting of HSHS was called to order by President, Tim Rasmussen at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Tim Rasmussen, Ellery Gulbrand, Brian Gillaume, Jan Deneys,
Geri Corbeille, Steve Pamperin, Michelle Bartoletti Tom Mooren
Excused: Barb Styczynski
Minutes: The minutes of the February meeting were presented for approval at this time. Motion to approve was
made by Michelle Bartoletti and seconded by Tom Mooren. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report : Steve Pamperin presented Treasurer’s Report. HSHS assets are $29,040.30. Tom Mooren
made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and to pay outstanding bills. Motion seconded by
Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
New Business:
Tom Mooren suggested HSHS place some of the HSHS funds in a CD. Following discussion, the following
motion was made. Tom Mooren made a motion to place $15,000 into a CD with Steve Pamperin checking
for the best rate. Motion seconded by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
Tim Rasmussen reported that HSHS needs a 2026 Nominating Committee. Michelle Bartoletti volunteered
for this position.
Tim Rasmussen appointed Michelle Bartoletti, Brian Gillaume, and Geri Corbeille to the 2026 HSHS
Banquet Committee.
Michelle Bartoletti reported she is working on the report and program for the Brown County History Event
at Ancestry Acres on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Brian Gillaume reported the Spring Used Book Sale will be held on April 24 and 25, 2026. The .sale on
April 24 will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help is needed for moving books on
Saturday, April 11 at 9 a.m.
Tim Rasmussen reported the Memories Show on Saturday, February 14 was well attended and was a
success.
Old Business:
Tim Rasmussen reported Florence Banaszak (donbona@msn.com) is always looking for articles for the
HSHS Newsletter. The next deadline is April 10, 2026.
Tim Rasmussen reported reservations to use Ancestry Acres are coming in. At present there are (5) dates
reserved.
Barb Styczynski needs ideas for the presentations at our General Meetings. If you have suggestions, contact
Barb or any HSHS officer.
Ellery Gulbrand made a motion to adjourn with the second by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellery Gulbrand, Secretary
Dates to Remember:
April 9, 2026 – (General Meeting) Presentation to be announced.
April 11, 2026 – (Move Books at Ancestry Acres at 9 a.m.)
April 24, 2026 – (Used Book Sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
April 25, 2026 – (Used Book Sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
May 7, 2026 – (Board Meeting)
June 4, 2026 – (Annual Meeting & Banquet)
