In 1948, Daniel J. and Charles P. Persons, father and son lumber dealers from Wisconsin, opened the Persons Lumber Company on West Broadway in Little…
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Floor Refinishing
Next week, starting Monday, the Research Room at the Weyerhaeuser Museum will be refinished. Marissa, our intern, and Alice have been busily moving Family Files…
View More Floor RefinishingApron Exhibit Pics on Facebook
Hey, all – We’ve posted pictures of the apron exhibit (official title: The Apron – Body Armour or Bling) on our Facebook page. We had…
View More Apron Exhibit Pics on FacebookCollections Carousel – Gingham Kitchen Apron
Aprons were a traditional part of everyday home attire until approximately half a century ago, particularly for women. Considered an essential garment for performing household…
View More Collections Carousel – Gingham Kitchen ApronFamily Fun Day – Apron Theme at Weyerhaeuser Museum
Wander around a craft or fabric store these days and it soon becomes apparent that aprons are enjoying a revival. Perhaps the frugality spawned by…
View More Family Fun Day – Apron Theme at Weyerhaeuser MuseumUpcoming Events
We’ve finally solidified dates for upcoming events during our 75th anniversary year. Here’s what we’ve got planned: June 5, 2011 – Family Fun Day –…
View More Upcoming EventsLogging Camp Cook Apron
On Sunday, June 5, 2011 (yes, it’s a ways off), we’ll have the Weyerhaeuser Museum open for the city’s annual Family Fun Day. Because the…
View More Logging Camp Cook ApronMCHS to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
On July 28, 1936, a group of citizens convened at the behest of Sarah Thorp Heald, district supervisor for the Works Progress Administration, to form…
View More MCHS to Celebrate 75th AnniversaryFamily History Conference
The Morrison County Genealogy Society will be hosting a Family History Conference on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the…
View More Family History ConferenceMC Genealogy Society Meeting at Museum
Next Monday, January 24, 2011, the Morrison County Genealogy Society will be meeting at the Weyerhaeuser Museum. Staff will be discussing the resources available to…
View More MC Genealogy Society Meeting at Museum