Upcoming Holiday Hours
The Weyerhaeuser Museum will have an amended schedule for being open during the upcoming holiday season. Wednesday, December 24 – Closed Thursday, December 25 –…
Collections Carousel – LeBlanc Fillet Knife
Knifemaking is an art form requiring meticulous craftsmanship and a critical eye. Morrison County native and retired Brigadier General, Gary LeBlanc (1944-2016), obviously had those…
View More Collections Carousel – LeBlanc Fillet KnifeWeyerhaeuser 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…
View More Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed Thanksgiving DayWeyerhaeuser 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…
View More Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed November 18, 2016 Due to BlizzardNew Research Fee Starting December 1, 2016
The Morrison County Historical Society board of directors recently reviewed the research fees we charge those requesting staff research. Our current minimum research fee of…
View More New Research Fee Starting December 1, 2016Collections Carousel – Duck-Billed Push Pole, Circa 1955
An essential tool for wild rice harvesting, the duck-billed push pole was used to move a canoe through the thick stands of rice that grow…
View More Collections Carousel – Duck-Billed Push Pole, Circa 1955MCHS Seeking Committee Members
Are you looking for a way to get involved? Do you desire to be of service and use your skills for a rewarding purpose? Do…
View More MCHS Seeking Committee MembersSurvey – How do you want to be notified by MCHS?
We produce a newsletter for members 4 times a year at the Morrison County Historical Society. Because we like to include articles that are heavy on…
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Rehab Lab: Repairing Old Windows
Saturday, November 5, 2016 – 12:30-4:30 p.m. Would you spend $50 to save $1,000? In this hands-on workshop, historic window specialist Paul Schmidt of Restoration…
View More Rehab Lab: Repairing Old WindowsNobel 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…
View More Nobel Prize Winner to Be Featured at MCHS Annual EventMCHS 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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