The Morrison County Historical Society invites the public to enjoy its current temporary exhibit, The River Connects Us, a photographic display that explores life and culture on the Mississippi River, from the Lake Itasca headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico.
As principal photographer Peter Mutschler notes: “The Mississippi River is the backbone of the United States. Its waters carry our grain, our ore, our history, our dreams. Creations of music, art, and stories are deposited on the flood plains of Old Muddy. These images explore the unique and sometimes hidden culture that flows from this Great River, from the headwaters in Northern Minnesota to the delta south of New Orleans. The poetry provides a sensitive and sometimes powerful reflection inspired by the images.”
Each image is accompanied by poetry written by Stillwater-based author and poet Tom Gillaspy.
These vibrant and colorful photos will be on exhibit at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum beginning Wednesday, July 9, through Labor Day weekend.
For more about River Connects project, visit their web site.
