The life of Anna Tranberg Coen is simultaneously so fascinating and yet so painfully under-reported. Today, I will be attempting to stitch together the few…
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Author: Grace D
Museum Manager at Morrison County Historical Society
Introducing the ST ViewScan 4!
Thanks to the help of organizations like Sourcewell, The Little Falls Exchange Club, The Little Falls Lions, The Pierz Lions, VFW Post 1112, American Legion…
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MCHS on Lakeland PBS!
Last week, Executive Director Mike Worcester and Museum Manager Grace Duxbury had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sammy Holladay of Lakeland PBS for our…
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Freaks, Geeks, and Creeps: The Exploitation of Disability in the Advent of Photography
“Freakshows”—that being, the displaying of primarily people with disabilities for entertainment—emerged in the early 19th century as an aspect of the traveling circus and dime…
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Dear Redhead: The Art & Artistry of Wes Sod Exhibit Opening
We are pleased to announce that our newest temporary exhibit officially opens Wednesday, January 24, at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. Dear Redhead: The…
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Technology Upgrades and Setbacks at MCHS
With the benefits of updating technology, there are always things that get left behind. With our brand-new research room computers running on Windows 11, the…
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Hmong in Minnesota: Yesterday and Today
The Morrison County Historical Society announces that its newest temporary display, Hmong In Minnesota: Yesterday and Today, is now open for viewing at the Charles…
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Morrison County Historical Society To Host Annual Meeting on Railroad History
The time has come once again for the Morrison County Historical Society’s annual business meeting! This year it will be held on Thursday, September 21…
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Dr. Raymond Stein Trail Dedication
On August 27th at 9:30 AM, the city of Pierz will be dedicating a trail to Dr. Raymond J. Stein. Dr. Stein practiced medicine as…
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Upcoming Genealogical Society Events
2023-2024 Morrison County Genealogy Society and the St. Cloud Area Genealogists Meeting Speakers The Morrison County Genealogy group has been fortunate to co-partner with the…
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