Focus on Local History: Grignon Summer Series

Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30p
Charles Grignon and Outagamie County

Charles Grignon, Kaukauna pioneer, was Outagamie County's first treasurer. But then, chaos ensued! Lawsuits were flying, the sheriff got involved... No one knew who was running the office! Was Grignon the treasurer, or wasn't he?

Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30p
The Last Grignon

Who was Ross Grignon, the final member of the Grignon Family to live in the mansion? What did he do? Why did the family legacy fall apart after his death? Let's talk about the Grignon impact in the 1900s.

Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30p
Grignon Family: Bones and All

After the last Grignon (Edith Acker Grignon) moved out of the Mansion, the building became a public museum. And with it came curator William Wolf, arguably the most controversial figure in the family's history. In this talk, we go over who Wolf was and what became of the Grignon family remains. Content warning: this one is a little bit ghoulish!

You may also like the following events from Kaukauna Public Library:

• This Wednesday, 18th June, 09:00 am, Garden Storytime in Kaukauna
• This Wednesday, 18th June, 11:00 am, Inclusive Board Game Play in Kaukauna
• This Wednesday, 18th June, 01:00 pm, Lego Lab in Kaukauna