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
Friday April 24th 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and
Saturday April 25th 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The August Used Book Sale was a Huge Success
The Howard-Suamico Historical Society held its semi-annual used book sale on Thursday August 7th and Friday August 8th. 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, Amber Chinen, Ken Vanden Elzen, Jan Deneys, Olivia Courtney, Barb Styczynski, Lenore Olejniczak, Jacob Stafford, Abbey Rasmussen, Jeremy Wilson, Jeff Rasmussen, Dean Rasmussen, Kelly Zuhse, Avery Chinen, Ryker Magged, Pierce Ambrosius, Lincoln Ambrosius, Oliver Litrenta, Mike Williquette, Kathy Roarty, Kris Schaut, Logan Schaut, Kadelyn Kubacki.
It was great to see all the help at the sale and we look forward to the sale on April 24 and April 26, 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:
January 8, 2026 – (Board Meeting)
February 5, 2026 – Board Meeting Only (General Meeting Canceled)
February 14, 2026 – Memories Show 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Weyers-Hilliard library 2680 Riverview Drive
Monthly Minutes
Howard-Suamico Historical Society
Howard-Suamico Historical Society
February 5, 2026
HSHS Office & Museum, 605 Maywood Avenue
Call to order: The February 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
Excused: Barb Styczynski Tom Mooren
Minutes: The minutes of the January meeting were presented for approval at this time. Motion to approve was
made by Michelle Bartoletti and seconded by Geri Corbeille. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report : Steve Pamperin presented Treasurer’s Report. HSHS. assets. Brian Gillaume
made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and to pay outstanding bills. Motion seconded by
Ellery Gulbrand. Motion carried.
New Business:
Tim Rasmussen reported the date for a Memories Show is Saturday, February 14, with the show starting at
1:00 p.m. The show will be held at the Howard Library. Refreshments will be served.
Tim Rasmussen reported HSHS will be taking part in Brown County History Week which will be held May
10-15, 2026. HSHS will take part and have our event on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to be held at Ancestry
Acres. Michelle Bartoletti reported she is working on the presentation and has an outline at this time.
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.
The Board discussed the suggestion of featuring area prominent families be featured with a story in the
HSHS Newsletter. If you have suggestions or would like to assist, contact any of the HSHS officers.
Tim Rasmussen reported reservations to use Ancestry Acres are coming in. At present there are (4) dates
reserved.
Barb Styczynski needs ideas for the presentations at our General Meetings. If you have suggestions, contact
Barb or any HSHS officer.
Following discussion Geri Corbeille made a motion to renew HSHS membership with Brown County
Federation of History at a cost of $60 for the year. Motion seconded by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
Ellery Gulbrand made a motion to adjourn with the second by Michelle Bartoletti. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellery Gulbrand, Secretary
Dates to Remember:
February 14, 2026 — Memories Show
March 5, 2026 – (Board Meeting)
April 9, 2026 – (General Meeting) Presentation to be announced.
May 7, 2026 – (Board Meeting)
