It may have been a very cold day, but our 7th History Fair had great response from the community. The event was again held as part of the Appleton Downtown Winter Farm Market at the City Center in downtown Appleton. With attendance of 290 visitors, 10% increase over our last event, people showed great support and positive comments for the themes we have chosen, and the diversity of our exhibits.

Due to the significance of December 7th, we chose a Central Theme of Appleton at War, with Focus Exhibits on World War II. A wide array of exhibits and artifacts were displayed, not only on World War II, but also on World War I and the Spanish American War. Personal accounts and stories on individual Appleton soldiers who served were of great interest.

Exhibitors included:

(1) Appleton Historical Society, David Buss and Christine Williams – Welcome Table

(2) Brian Schneider – historic videos, artifact scanning and PC End of War Article

(3) John Marx, Appleton – World War II Pictures and Artifacts

(4) Scott Mahnke, Appleton - John Bradley & Iwo Jima Pictures and Artifacts

(5) Joe Gaerthofner, Appleton-1915 Newspaper, WWI & Spanish American War Photos

(6) Oshkosh Military Veterans Museum, Dave Kersztyn, Vice President –Exceptional two table World War II display of pictures and artifacts attended by three OMVM members in period correct uniforms

(7) Gwen & Don Schwandt, Appleton - Military Medal Collection of All Wars, Sword

(8) Terry Engelhardt, Appleton – Large Display Boards of WWII Military Patches

(9) Bo Dutcher, Appleton -Framed Prints of the Spanish American War

(10)Dave Kalz, Appleton – WWI & WWII Period Photos of Appleton

(11)Gwen Sargeant, Appleton - Company G Photo, WWI & WWII Photos

(12)Tom Sutter, AHS President – Historic Newspapers, Period Maps

(12)Mike Broeren, Appleton - 48 Star American Flags, WWII era Artifacts

(10)Don Hameister – Historic Appleton Pictures

(11)Karen Probst, Appleton Public Library – Volumes on Appleton WWII History

(12)Alex Schultz, Appleton – Spanish American War Pictures and Artifacts

We thank Jennifer Stephany and Djuanna Hugdahl of Appleton Downtown Inc. for making the event possible. Thanks also go to Pfefferle Companies Inc. and their City Center Staff for providing space, equipment and assistance. We also appreciate the excellent news coverage that was provided prior to the event by the Appleton Post Crescent, the Bargain Bulletin, and finally to Adam Bordeaux of Spec Totum Conta for taking pictures of the event.

James Richter, Co-Chairman  Mark Moderson, Co-Chairman