In 1892, Haines, Stone & Co., a Little Falls publishing company, took on the momentous task of putting together the first city directory, just thirteen…
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Category: archives
Vawter, The Barely There Village
Of the many responsibilities we take on at MCHS, my favorite may be assisting patrons with research, as it can be a goldmine of new…
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Insanity, Inebriety, Epilepsy, Oh My! Exploring Early 20th Century County Mental Health Probates
The study of history is akin to the work of a detective, collecting and analyzing historical “clues” to infer on and answer a question about…
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4th Annual February Event Series the Best Yet!
This year’s Exploring History & Culture in Central Minnesota February event series explored cultures in Minnesota through their handwritten heritage. The events were held online…
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Climate Change and Cultural Resources
Climate change has been recognized as impacting everything from economics and the environment to human, ecological, and agricultural health and climate migration. It poses a…
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MCHS Board of Directors Appoints Interim Executive Director
The Morrison County Historical Society (MCHS) board of directors appointed former board member and board president, Camille Warzecha, as Interim Executive Director at its February…
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Learn About Minnesota Cultures Through Their Ancient Manuscript Traditions With Online Lecture Series Hosted By Four Area History Museums
Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota – Hill Museum & Manuscript Library February Event Series: February 5, 12, 19, 26 online via Zoom Register…
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Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed October 2021 for HVAC Replacement
The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, home of the Morrison County Historical Society in Little Falls, MN, will be closed for the month of October…
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The Winter Wonderland of Little Falls, the Little Switzerland of America
Known in its time as “The Little Switzerland of America,” the Winter Wonderland Festival of Little Falls was created in 1945 in order to help…
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Help Wanted: Collections Assistant / Registrar
The Morrison County Historical Society is seeking a part-time, temporary Collections Assistant / Registrar. The position description is below. Applications are due on August 23,…
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