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
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday & Thursday.
Closed: New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas & All Monday Holidays
The museum is open year-round, except for major holidays, off-site events, and occasional closings for bad weather. Check our blog posts below and/or our social media accounts for info on closings.
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.
The Somali Museum of Minnesota – Exploring History and Culture in Central MN
Somali Culture Series to Be Held at Four Area History Museums Sharing culture, art and history is a great way to build understanding and empathy across cultures. Central Minnesota is home to a large segment of the Somali diaspora, and the Somali people have a rich cultural heritage to share…
Candlelight Hike Postponed Until January 5, 2019
Due to a forecast of extreme windchill, tonight’s New Year’s Eve Candlelight Hike has been POSTPONED until next Saturday, January 5, 2019. Same time, 5-8 p.m., same places, Weyerhaeuser Museum, Lindbergh House & Museum, and Lindbergh State Park. Please spread the word. If you have to be out tonight, be…
The Story Behind the Tat: Tattoo Art in Central Minnesota
As an art form, tattoo is positively historic. Found on the remains of Otzi the Ice Man and Egyptian mummies dating back to between 4000 and 3100 BC, people have been inking their bodies with designs for a very long time, indeed. After going through a period in which tattoo…
World War I Victory Newspaper
Morrison County Historical Society member Mary Palmquist recently brought in this Armistice Day issue of The Duluth News Tribune to share with us. We snapped a few photos to share it with you. The date is November 11, 1918, the end of World War I. This newspaper belonged to Mary’s…