Princeton WI Historical Society

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

Just a reminder to join us tonight at 6pm at the library for presentations on the Fox River Locks system!

08/10/2026

07/21/2026

If you missed our Historical Society meeting last night, it was another well-attended, fun event! Our guest speaker was Glen Gorsuch and he came dressed as a fur trader/voyager. He talked about the early French fur traders and their interactions with the Native Americans in the Princeton region.

A link to his presentation is below. You can also find it on the Princeton Historical Society YouTube page as well as on our website (once added). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOwUxUx0gPE

Our speakers for the remainder of the year are:

Monday, Aug 17: Christine Williams - Princeton Locks on the Fox River

Monday, Sept 21: Betsy Ladwig - Princeton resident who will share her experiences growing up in Princeton

Monday, Oct 19: Bill Kehl - Former member of Princeton musical group, Northern Lights

Monday, Nov 16: Kurt Sampson - Native American effigy mounds in the Princeton area

Glen Gorsuch gave a presentation to the Princeton Historical Societ...

06/27/2026

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04/19/2026

We will miss you, Eddie! Thank you the many years you supported the Princeton Historical Society.

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