Today is History. Live it, save it, share it.
Since its founding in 1936, the Morrison County Historical Society (MCHS) has been dedicated to the history of ALL of the county's residents, from those who live the quietest of lives to those whose names become headlines. Further, the organization believes that all who are interested in Morrison County's history be able to access it, regardless of income level, which is why admission to MCHS's home, The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, is free. This is made possible through the generous support of members, donors, an allotment from Morrison County, and other patrons.
Each person who has passed through Morrison County has added a piece to its history. Through a willingness to share that history, they have built MCHS's large artifact and archival collection. MCHS cares for this collection to the best of its ability and shares it with the public, via newsletter articles, research services, the website, exhibits, and programs.
While history is often considered to be about people and events long past, MCHS sees history as a continual process, with the documentation of current happenings being as important as those that occurred 100 or more years ago.
The Morrison County Historical Society's ethos can be summed up as: "Today is History. Live it, save it, share it." We encourage you to do the same.
Explore the history pages (menu above) and blog posts (below) on our website to learn more about Morrison County's fascinating history.
Mission
Hours & Location
The museum is open year-round, except for major holidays.
The museum is located in Little Falls, Minnesota, at 2151 South Lindbergh Drive, just south of the Lindbergh Historic Site.
Google Maps will show you the way.
#Weymu40 – Have You Noticed Our Tiny Doorknobs?
One of the interesting details to be found in The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum is the doorknobs. The knobs on the front door and all the interior doors in the public areas are noticeably small. Architect Foster Dunwiddie chose these doorknobs on box locks because they are representative of…
#Weymu40 – The Granite Boulder
Just as much thought went into the design of The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum building to express Morrison County’s history, so, too, did this thought go into the museum grounds. In front of the museum sits a large granite boulder, a favorite climbing platform for children. This piece of…
Collections Carousel – Photo Postcard of Swanville High School, 1905
This beautiful gem was constructed in 1905 for the Swanville school district, one of the earliest districts to be formed in Morrison County. Located in Swanville, Minnesota, along De Graff Avenue on 6th Street not far from the Little Falls and Dakota Railroad, the solid three-story structure served as…
#Weymu40 – Museum Materials Reflect History
The materials used in the construction of The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum were well considered and reflect aspects of area history and local resources. When you visit the museum, you’ll notice wood everywhere, from wood car siding and columns around the courtyard windows to wood ceiling beams to wood…