Thank you to everyone who made our inaugural February event series, Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota, a success. We had a great time of learning and sharing about an important piece of Central Minnesota’s heritage, the history and culture of Somalia. We want to thank our project partner,…
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…
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…
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…