03/17/2021
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Brown County's 200th Anniversary
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Operating as usual
02/25/2021
Brown County Community Gardens and Green Bay Metro service information
For more information, please contact:
Margaret Franchino
Community Garden Coordinator
Phone: 920-391-4660
Email: [email protected]
Website: browncountycommunitygardens.org
02/23/2021
#COVID19 #rentalassistance
02/22/2021
Photos from Brown County Emergency Management's post
02/19/2021
#thankyou Brown County!
02/15/2021
Attention Brown County residents!
02/10/2021
You are invited!
You are invited!
Community organizations and members of the public
are invited to participate in the upcoming
virtual webinar.
For more information and to participate, click link:
http://www.public.applications.co.brown.wi.us/Plan/PlanningFolder/Transpotation/WisconsinStateRailPlan2050.pdf
02/08/2021
Black History | Wisconsin Historical Society
#BlackHistoryMonth
The Society is celebrating BIG moments in Wisconsin history, including the significant impact that African Americans have had on the history of the state.
02/05/2021
Black History Month: More Events for Music As Medicine
#BlackHistoryMonth
From generation to generation, music has been utilized by the Black Community as a form of activism, healing, and freedom of expression. This year, campus will celebrate Black History Month with the theme “Music as …
02/03/2021
#BePreparedBrownCounty
02/02/2021
#blackhistorymonth2021
February is #BlackHistoryMonth and in Brown County, we recognize that more progress needs to be made to ensure increased equity, opportunity, and justice. Thank you to the Neville Public Museum for their work with the Award-winning exhibit ‘Delay of Game’ and the Brown County Library for developing a list of books for K-12 celebrating Black History.
More about 'Delay of Game' - https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/2019/07/02/neville-museums-packers-exhibit-wins-national-leadership-history-award/1627407001/
Book List -https://www.browncountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Check-It-Out-Celebrate-Black-History.pdf
01/27/2021
Here are some tips to keep yourself mentally healthy.
Feeling stressed? With so much going on, that’s normal.
Find resources, tips, and inspiration to help you de-stress here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/resilient/index.htm
#ResilientWisconsin #StayHealthyBC
01/27/2021
2021 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers
The survey takes about 9 minutes to complete. Please consider helping out our Neville Public Museum!
01/22/2021
Shout out to #PackersNation #GoPackGo
I am excited this Sunday to cheer on the Green Bay Packers as they battle the Tampa Bay Bucs for the #NFCChampionship and by Monday, let's all revel in the #Packers win and return to the #SuperBowl! #GoPackGo
01/19/2021
Thank you for your dedicated service to Brown County Pat Treml!
Congratulations to Pat Treml who is finishing up a 28-year career with Brown County Government, including the last 14 years with our Register of Deeds office. On behalf of the citizens of Brown County, #thankyou for your dedication to the residents of our community!
01/18/2021
#MLKDay #MLKDay2021
Dr. King said, “This time is always right to do what is right.” This #MLKDay, reflect on Dr. King profoundly stating the following: “#faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ Volunteer Center of Brown County. Finally, treat every human being with #dignity and #Respect.”
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
It's been a while, but the US National Weather Service Green Bay Wisconsin is calling for 1-4" of snow tomorrow into Friday for our area. Another good reminder to check your emergency kits, specifically your vehicle kits.
#BePreparedBrownCounty
01/05/2021
A great day for Brown County and Northeast Wisconsin! #economicdevelopment
I'm excited to announce that Brown County has reached a tentative agreement to purchase part of the Pulliam Plant site! This site is a vital asset not just for the greater Green Bay area, but for the economic growth potential for the Port of Green Bay - The Port of Call for All that impacts all of northeastern Wisconsin. I want to thank Mayor Eric Genrich, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Missy Hughes, and Sen. Andre Jacque for bringing all of this together by recognizing the importance of port growth and the revitalization of the Fox River waterfront. #economicdevelopment (Photo from Jeff Bollier).
12/25/2020
#happyholidays from all of us at Brown County
I want to wish everyone a very #happyholidays from my family to you and your loved ones. I hope all of you have a peaceful and joyous time, stay safe and healthy, and look out for one another.
12/25/2020
#supportlocal #thankyou
The holidays are here, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown concludes today with encouraging everyone to #supportlocal by spreading some holiday cheer. As with each year, it is important that we say #ThankYou to all our dispatchers and first responders for the important and difficult job they do! Brown County Sheriff's Office Brown County Public Safety Communications
12/24/2020
#supportlocal #volunteer
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #supportlocal by spreading some holiday cheer. With the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, it is important that we say #ThankYou to all the health care workers for the jobs they do!
12/23/2020
#supportlocal #volunteer
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #supportlocal by spreading some holiday cheer. One of the ways is to #volunteer in Brown County with any number of organizations and charities! #volunteersneeded
12/22/2020
#supportlocal #Holidays2020
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #supportlocal by utilizing options to order online and have it delivered. A number of #localbusiness have ways of getting you their products like restaurants, retailers, and more! #shoplocal #deliveryfood
12/21/2020
#supportlocal #Holidays2020
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #shoplocal and #supportlocal libraries and independent bookstores. There are some great places here in Brown County to support and continue learning through reading with your kids. Brown County Library Lion's Mouth Bookstore Book Stop The Attic Books and Coffee Bosse's News Stand
12/20/2020
#supportlocal #Holidays2020
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #supportlocal by becoming a member of a local cultural organization or friends group. Supporting existing creative and cultural assets in an equitable way would lead to more engaged communities with more active street life, civic pride, and economic activity.
12/19/2020
Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach
#supportlocal #Holidays2020
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #supportlocal #smallbusiness by attending holiday-themed #localevents. Go to: https://www.greenbay.com/events-calendar/ and find a number of fun things to do around town, along with a selection of #virtualevents to enjoy from the comfort of your own home!
12/18/2020
Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach
#supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #shoplocal and #supportlocal #smallbusiness. A quick and easy way to inspire ideas for your gift-giving is the Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.greenbay.com/blog/greater-green-bay-holiday-gift-guide/
12/17/2020
This is a callout to everyone in Brown County to go test your #INTERNET speed so we can demonstrate that federal funding is needed to keep us competitive in a global marketplace.
We want everyone in Brown County to test their #INTERNET speed. It's important for us to demonstrate to the Feds that we need funding to help improve our infrastructure. Head to https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/brown-county-broadband-speed-test-initiative/general-information/ to test your speed. All municipalities, community organizations, business groups, education advocates, health care organizations, and trade groups must help us spread the word!
12/17/2020
#supportlocal #stayactivestayhealthy
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #shoplocal and #supportlocal #parksandrecreation. There are some great places here in Brown County to purchase either annual passes or gifts like Brown County Parks, NEW Zoo & Adventure Park, Green Bay Botanical Garden, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Ashwaubomay Park, Brown County Golf Course, Thornberry Creek at Oneida Golf Course, Wander Springs Golf Course, Highland Ridge Golf Club, Shorewood Golf Course, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Village Green Golf Course. #stayactivestayhealthy
12/16/2020
#supportlocal #culture #culturalawareness
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #shoplocal and support #localculture. There are some great places here in Brown County to purchase items and support #culturalawareness like Neville Public Museum, Oneida Nation Museum, Brown County Historical Society & Hazelwood Historic House, National Railroad Museum, Meyer Theatre, Civic Symphony of Green Bay, Ashwaubenon Historical Society, Heritage Hill State Park, and The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.
12/16/2020
#herecomessantaclaus
Today, we teamed up with Syble Hopp School and Neville Public Museum to continue our tradition of helping decorate Brown County's #Christmas tree, caroling, and visiting with #santa. This year was a bit different as we participated in a virtual event. As you can see, everyone still had a wonderful time! Thank you to Supervisors Megan Platner Borchardt, Devon Wisniewski-Coenen, and Richard Schadewald for their help! #herecomessantaclaus
12/15/2020
#supportlocal #supportlocalartists #localarts
As the holidays quickly approach, I want to do my part to support our communities and local economy. My own #12daysofchristmas countdown continues today with encouraging everyone to #shoplocal and support #localart. There are some great places here in Brown County to purchase items and support #localartists like SAGE Green Bay, The Art Garage, Neville Public Museum's Art Annual and Artisan and Business Center at NWTC.
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Cheers! The ceremonial pin tapping with Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, Copper State Brewing Co. and Titletown Brewing Co. during the Brown County 200th Birthday Celebration!
Happy Birthday Brown County! Come in down to Brown County 200th Birthday CelebrationBr!
Brown County State Trail Pass
Learn how your state trail pass dollars in Brown County go right back into the Fox River and Mountain Bay State Recreational Trails to ensure the future of these community assets. Brown County Parks Live54218 - Greater Green Bay #BroCo200
Paczki Day at Smurawa's Country Bakery
Happy #PaczkiDay! A tradition in Village of Pulaski unlike any other. Thank you to Smurawa's Country Bakery for allowing us into the kitchen to see how these treats are made! #BroCo200 Neville Public Museum
Paczki Day at Super Ron's in Pulaski
Happy #PaczkiDay! A tradition in Village of Pulaski unlike any other. Thank you to Super Ron's Food Center for talking with us about the sweet treats! #BroCo200 Neville Public Museum …
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Brown County 1818-2018
On October 26, 1818, Brown County was created by proclamation of Lewis Cass, Governor of the Michigan Territory. Brown County was named for Gen. Jacob Brown who is recognized as a hero while serving in the War of 1812 where the British tried to take our territory.
On March 17, 1835, three townships were organized in Brown County. That of Green Bay comprised all the district of country north of private claim No. 2, and east of the Fox River and Green Bay; or all that land lying north of Main Street. The first township meeting was to be held at the schoolhouse in Navarino. The township of Mason (named after Stevens T. Mason, governor of Michigan at that date) included the area of land on the east side of the Fox River, south of private claim No. 2, and the first township assembly was to meet in the courthouse at Menomineeville. The township of Howard extended from the Grand Kakalin, the other limits indefinite, on the west side of the Fox River, and the initial meeting was to convene at the house of Jacques Porlier.
Mason township existed for only one year when the township of Green Bay absorbed Navarino, Astor and Shantytown on the east side of the river and Howard the villages on the west side. In 1836, the territory of Wisconsin was organized and a general law of village incorporation was passed.
In 1838, the territorial council established the “Town of Wilcox” (named after Randall Wilcox) which included what is now De Pere, on both sides of the river, but in March, 1839, the east side became part of the town of De Pere, and the west side was again included in the town of Howard.
Thirty years after Brown County was first created, the state of Wisconsin was admitted to the union thanks to the leadership of Morgan L. Martin who presided over the second constitutional convention in Madison.
Upon the admission of Wisconsin as a state in 1848, a new town was set off from Howard and named Lawrence in honor of Amos A. Lawrence, founder of the university at Appleton, and in 1852 the town of Pittsfield was organized. By legislative enactment, on February 27, 1854, Green Bay was incorporated as a city, and on April 4, 1854, a popular vote transferred the county seat from De Pere to Green Bay. [1]
Currently, Brown County has 2 cities, 9 villages and 13 towns, along with a number of other unincorporated communities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 616 square miles, of which 530 square miles is land and 86 square miles is water. The present boundary was established in 1852. Brown County has an estimated population of 257,897.
[1] Martin, Deborah Beaumont. History of Brown County, Wisconsin: Past and Present. Chicago: The S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1913. Google books. Web. 20 Sept. 2008. https://books.google.com/books?id=hz8VAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=history+of+brown+county+wisconsin&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjwuZb8iqPXAhUL6YMKHan3C3wQ6AEIJjAA#v=onepage&q=history%20of%20brown%20county%20wisconsin&f=false
Nearby government services
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Brown County Planning Commission / Green Bay
305 Walnut St, Rm 320 -
305 East Walnut Street
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Brown County Veterans Service Office
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305 E. Walnut St., Rm. 120
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112 N Adams St, Ste 201
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Brown County Human Services Department Volunt
111 N Jefferson St -
Brown County Volunteer Services
111 N Jefferson St -
100 S Jefferson St
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City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestr
100 N Jefferson St -
City of Green Bay Community & Economic Develo
100 N Jefferson St, Room 608 -
100 N Jefferson St
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City of Green Bay Public Works
100 N Jefferson St, Rm 300 -
100 N Jefferson St
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City of Green Bay Dance Program
100 N Jefferson St
Other Government Organizations in Green Bay
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305 E. Walnut St., Rm. 120 -
2413 Hazelwood Lane
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2684 Development Dr
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Green Bay Army National Guard Recruiting Offi
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Oneida Tribe Workforce Development Department
909 Packerland Dr -
US Army Green Bay Career Counselors
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Brown County Human Services Department Volunt
111 N Jefferson St -
Brown County WI Land & Water Conservation
2019 Technology Way, Suite 104 -
City of Green Bay Public Works
100 N Jefferson St, Rm 300 -
2019 Technology Way, Room#113
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Brown County Veterans Service Office
305 E. Walnut Street -
2929 Holmgren Way
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#TBT - Get a load of 'Our Brown County' history! 200 years of history on display & we are proud to be a part of it. Stop by the Neville Public Museum to catch the exhibit Brown County's 200th Anniversary
“If Tombstones Could Talk: Taking a Stand in History”
Fort Howard Memorial Park Cemetery
June 14th and 15th, 6:30 PM
Fort Howard Memorial Park Cemetery is the setting for the first Cemetery Tour of the Brown County Historical Society’s 2017 season. The theme for our “If Tombstones Could Talk” series is “Taking a Stand in History” and the characters visitors will meet represent a wide range of time-periods and difference stances. Once these folks walked, laughed, worked, and contributed to our community. Now they are a memory of yesterday. Hear their stories – take a step back to their time. Come, visit us at the Fort Howard Memorial Cemetery Walk, and discover how these historic residents of Green Bay took a stand in history! The Brown County Historical Society and Fort Howard Memorial Park Cemetery are sponsoring this event.
This is a guided walking tour that takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Lightweight portable lawn chairs are recommended.
COST:
$7.00 – Individuals
$18.00 – Families (2 adults with up to 4 children 16 & under)
Reservations Requested
Walk-Ups are Welcome!
To reserve your spot as an individual or group, please call
920/437-1840
Or E-mail us at [email protected]