January 9, 2025

 SAMUEL THOMAS: THE FISHERMAN – OCHS Speaker Series Program 

Join the Oconto County Historical Society on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM for a fascinating Speaker Series program at the Beyer Home and Carriage Museum, 915 Park Avenue, Oconto. Discover the story of Samuel Thomas, an early commercial fisherman who began his trade in 1854 on Little River’s North Bay Shore. Learn about the Thomaston settlement, its triumphs, tragedies, and connection to the Peshtigo Fire, in this compelling presentation by Peter Stark, OCHS Vice-President and historian. 

 Stark’s booklets, including Samuel Thomas Family: Pioneer Fisherman, will be available for purchase at the gift shop, open during the event. 

 Free Admission | All Are Welcome | Light Refreshments Provided 

 Note: This month’s program is on the second Thursday, not the first. Don’t miss this glimpse into Oconto County’s history! Speaker Series is held the first Thursday of January. The Speaker Series offers to the public free of charge a presentation on a local topic of interest. Please plan to join us. Free cookies and beverages are available while you sit back and enjoy the presentation. Please check back on our website or follow us on Facebook for details regarding the presentation as the date approaches.