C-19 symbols for remembering those who have died of or survived COVID-19, May 27, 2020.

Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed to Public November 20 – December 18, 2020

As cases of COVID-19 surge uncontrollably throughout Minnesota and most of the United States, hospitals and healthcare workers are being stretched beyond capacity. Morrison County…

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This is a 12-gauge Rev-O-Noc double-barreled shotgun, manufactured by H.S.B. & Co. in 1896. Donated by Fred and Russell Johnson, 1957 MCHS Collections #1957-3-2

Weyerhaeuser Museum Virtual Firearms Exhibit

(LITTLE FALLS, MN – November 16, 2020) The Morrison County Historical Society (MCHS) is proud to announce a greater expansion of their virtual exhibits through…

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Boilers, part of the Weyerhaeuser Museum's HVAC system, October 2020.

Morrison County Historical Society Raising Funds for New HVAC System

Morrison County Historical Society Raising Funds for New HVAC System Though it quietly hums in the background, barely noticed by visitors, the HVAC (heating, ventilation,…

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"A Big Hearted Paleface Man: Nathan Richardson and the History of Morrison County, Minnesota," book published by the Morrison County Historical Society and one of free gifts available to people who establish a new membership in the organization during 2020's November New Member Month.

2020 November New Member Month at MCHS

2020 November New Member Month at MCHS “Members are at the heart of the Morrison County Historical Society,” according to Mary Warner, executive director for…

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House in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Image courtesy Eric Cheever.

Keeping the Weather Out, a How-To Workshop for Homeowners

Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-Tos Thursday, December 3rd, 10 a.m.-Noon Zoom Webinar Register at https://www.rethos.org/classes $10 – general admission $ – Pay What You…

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Four WPA mattresses in the collections of the Morrison County Historical Society, 2020.

Building Mattresses, Building Connections – WPA Mattresses

The Morrison County Historical Society has taken on a writing intern this fall. While we have had numerous interns in the past who have worked…

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The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, home of the Morrison County Historical Society, Little Falls, MN, 2020.

Morrison County Historical Society to Hold Annual Meeting Online

Morrison County Historical Society Annual Meeting – Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 7 p.m. – Online via Zoom – Call 320-632-4007 or email staff (at)…

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Fall Webinars on Sustainability in Older Homes and Hazardous Materials

Fall Webinars on Sustainability in Older Homes and Hazardous Materials (LITTLE FALLS, MN – August 20, 2020) Back-to-back webinars covering everything you need to know about…

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Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b

Weyerhaeuser Museum BEAD Exhibit Now Online

Each year, the Morrison County Historical Society tries to offer a new exhibit along the east hall display area of The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial…

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