February’s extended cold streak in Minnesota had us desperately searching the museum collections for signs of spring. With high temperatures hovering in the low teens…
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May All Your Trub-les Be Little Ones
JUST MARRIED – MAY ALL YOUR TRUB-LES BE LITTLE ONES Despite being almost eight decades old, the wishes on this handmade sign celebrating the wedding…
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Minnesota African American Heritage Series to Be Hosted Online By Four Area History Museums
Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota – The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery February Event Series: February 6, 13, 20 online via…
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The Mitten Tree
This is the final article we have to share from MCHS Writing Intern Ray Mulvey. Ray wrote this article in November 2020, before the holiday…
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New Year’s Candle-less Hike and Scavenger Hunt
A Candle-less Hike & Scavenger Hunt – January 1 – 10, 2021, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Trails between Charles A. Lindbergh House &…
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A Fireplace Zoom Chat with St. Nicholas
A Fireplace Zoom Chat with St. Nicholas – Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. – Zoom Event – Free to attend but registration required…
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Collection Connection – St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks
St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks What did you wish for this Christmas? If you were a girl or boy living in the…
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Collections Carousel – Hole in the Day Players Nylons
Nylons. Huh? What are those? In case you aren’t familiar with the formerly ubiquitous leg covering (aka hosiery), check out this pair. These finely-woven, leg-shaped…
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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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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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