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.
Collections Carousel – Rug Beater
Zumba, kitten yoga, pole dancing, hulu hoops – these are just some the latest crazes in the continuing quest for physical health. Could carpet beating be next!?! Physically demanding, cleaning carpets and rugs with a beater such as this twisted metal device gave quite a workout prior to the vacuum…
Little Falls Ravine Walking Tour Offered by Morrison County Historical Society
The Morrison County Historical Society will be hosting a walking tour of the Little Falls Ravine on Saturday, July 14, 2018. The ravine walking tour, which is about 5 blocks long, will allow attendees to explore the Little Falls ravine that once ran through the east side of town and…
Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed July 4
The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018, for the Independence Day holiday. The museum will reopen for regular hours on Friday, July 6, at 10 a.m. The museum’s regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information…
Collections Carousel – Pike Creek Township Softball
With the summer softball season in full swing, the timing seems perfect for this new addition to the museum collection. A bit flattened, the approximately 13” diameter leather softball came from the estate of a resident of Pike Creek Township in Morrison County, Minnesota. It’s hard not to imagine the…