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 – The Museum’s Namesake
The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum is named for lumberman Charles A. Weyerhaeuser, who, along with his business partner Richard “Drew” Musser, ran the Pine Tree Lumber Company in Little Falls, MN, from 1890 to 1920. Construction of the museum came through the generous donation of Charles’ children. While the…
Collections Carousel – Little Falls High School, 1914 (Addition 1936)
Dedicated on Friday, January 9, 1914, the third high school built in Little Falls, Minnesota, was a grand three-story structure situated near the heart of downtown. Located on First Street Northeast between Second and Third Avenues, the school was touted as a model and as “…one of the best…
#Weymu40 – The Museum’s Architect
Great care was taken in designing The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. The building’s architect was Foster Dunwiddie of Miller-Dunwiddie, Inc. —– Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. Like this:Like Loading…
#Weymu40 – Weyerhaeuser Museum Turns 40 in 2015
The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum will be 40 years old in August 2015, having been dedicated in 1975. The museum serves as the home of the Morrison County Historical Society, which was formed in 1936. To celebrate the Weyerhaeuser Museum’s 40th anniversary, we will be posting 40 facts about…