Abstract image, rolled photos from around Morrison County, Minnesota. Image by the Morrison County Historical Society from an exhibit.

Creative Minnesota Study Released for Morrison County

In the summer of 2017, the history, arts and cultural organizations of Morrison County joined forces to have an economic impact study done by Creative…

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Weyerhaeuser Museum Closing Early Feb 7, 2018

Tomorrow (February 7, 2018), the Weyerhaeuser Museum will be closing at 1 p.m. so that staff can attend the Economic Impact event at Little Falls…

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The sawmill at Gravelville appears to have a severe case of rotted wood in this photo, MCHS collections #0000.000.329.

Rotted Wood Class to Be Held at Weyerhaeuser Museum

As houses and other buildings age, rotted wood becomes a problem. What are the best ways to deal with rotted wood, particularly on historic buildings?…

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Class: How to Analyze the News

“Fake news” continues to be a topic of great concern in American society. How can anyone tell whether a news item is valid or phony,…

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Logging scene, MCHS collections #0000.000.323.

Logging Tour at the Weyerhaeuser Museum

Starting in the mid-1800s with the sale of trees by Chief Hole in the Day to Franklin Steele, the logging industry became a huge industry…

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Event: Economic Impact of the Arts & History in Morrison County, MN

Morrison County has a vibrant arts, history and cultural community, but just how vibrant is it? One of the most common measures of the impact…

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Candlelight Hike Postponed Until January 6, 2018

With this week’s unexpected cold snap delivering temperatures well below zero and the same being expected for New Year’s Eve, we have decided to POSTPONE…

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New Year’s Eve Candlelight Hike – 2017

Ring in the New Year by taking a brisk evening hike with family and friends. The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum and Charles A. Lindbergh…

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Morrison County Historical Society Hosts Silent Auction in December

During December 2017, the Morrison County Historical Society is hosting a silent auction with a twist: The items that are part of the auction are…

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