Candlelight Hike at Weyerhaeuser Museum on New Year’s Eve

Make your plans to ring in the New Year! The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, in collaboration with the Lindbergh Historic Site next door, is…

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Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed Thanksgiving Day

The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, home of the Morrison County Historical Society, will be closed Thanksgiving Day so that staff can enjoy the holiday…

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Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed November 18, 2016 Due to Blizzard

Surprise! Central Minnesota is seeing the first snow of the season in the form of a blizzard. We had rain last night. Now we have…

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Nobel 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…

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MCHS 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?…

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MCHS 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…

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Morrison 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…

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1st prize winner in MCHS Peep Contest - Marlys Sebasky and Larry Royston for their diorama "Peepalo go to Church and Mama said "Bison." April/May 2016.

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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MCHS to Honor Art and Jan Warner for Over 50 Years of Service

The Morrison County Historical Society invites the public to an event honoring the long-time service of Art and Jan Warner. The Warners became involved with…

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