An essential tool for wild rice harvesting, the duck-billed push pole was used to move a canoe through the thick stands of rice that grow…
View More Collections Carousel – Duck-Billed Push Pole, Circa 1955Author: Morrison County Historical Society
MCHS Seeking Committee Members
Are you looking for a way to get involved? Do you desire to be of service and use your skills for a rewarding purpose? Do…
View More MCHS Seeking Committee MembersSurvey – How do you want to be notified by MCHS?
We produce a newsletter for members 4 times a year at the Morrison County Historical Society. Because we like to include articles that are heavy on…
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Rehab Lab: Repairing Old Windows
Saturday, November 5, 2016 – 12:30-4:30 p.m. Would you spend $50 to save $1,000? In this hands-on workshop, historic window specialist Paul Schmidt of Restoration…
View More Rehab Lab: Repairing Old WindowsNobel Prize Winner to Be Featured at MCHS Annual Event
Historically, Morrison County, Minnesota, has been known for its rural character. Its communities have focused primarily on manufacturing and agriculture, so it can come as…
View More Nobel Prize Winner to Be Featured at MCHS Annual EventMCHS Presents Prohibition Exhibit at Morrison County Fair
Imagine a popular product enjoyed by many in the general population suddenly becoming illegal. What might you do to get your hands on this product?…
View More MCHS Presents Prohibition Exhibit at Morrison County FairMCHS to Host 80th Anniversary Mystery History Picnic
2016 marks the 80th anniversary of the Morrison County Historical Society, which was founded in 1936. To honor the event, we are hosting a Mystery…
View More MCHS to Host 80th Anniversary Mystery History PicnicMorrison County Civil War Vet Grave Dedication Ceremony
The Friends of the Fergus Falls State Hospital Cemetery will be hosting a grave stone dedication for one of Morrison County’s own, Civil War veteran…
View More Morrison County Civil War Vet Grave Dedication CeremonyMCHS Receives Ernest Mann Collection
Squeeeee! We get lots of interesting items donated to the Morrison County Historical Society. Many of them make us squeeeee and do a little dance…
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Morrison County Historical Society Announces Winners of Peep Contest
This spring, the Morrison County Historical Society invited the public to enter a contest to illustrate Morrison County history using Peeps, the marshmallow candies typically…
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