National Register Evaluation Report
For the last several years, the MCHS Board and museum staff have discussed nominating the Weyerhaeuser Museum and property to the National Register of Historic…
Freaks, Geeks, and Creeps: The Exploitation of Disability in the Advent of Photography
“Freakshows”—that being, the displaying of primarily people with disabilities for entertainment—emerged in the early 19th century as an aspect of the traveling circus and dime…
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Dear Redhead: The Art & Artistry of Wes Sod Exhibit Opening
We are pleased to announce that our newest temporary exhibit officially opens Wednesday, January 24, at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. Dear Redhead: The…
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Technology Upgrades and Setbacks at MCHS
With the benefits of updating technology, there are always things that get left behind. With our brand-new research room computers running on Windows 11, the…
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Collections Carousel: The Early 20th Century at Schwanke’s Hotel and Saloon in Randall, Minnesota
On December 16, 1910, Jack Miller entered the August Schwanke Hotel and Saloon in Randall, Minnesota and ordered a brandy for which he paid .50…
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Hmong in Minnesota: Yesterday and Today
The Morrison County Historical Society announces that its newest temporary display, Hmong In Minnesota: Yesterday and Today, is now open for viewing at the Charles…
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Northern Pacific Railway Company in Morrison County
Letter in response to Works Progress Administration request by Val Kasparek Northern Pacific Railway Company Letter concerning the Northern Pacific Railway Company in Morrison County,…
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Leave No Pin Standing – Bowling In Morrison County
[This article is an expanded version of one which originally appeared in the V. 36, No. 3 edition of the MCHS newsletter.] Depending on which…
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Morrison County Historical Society To Host Annual Meeting on Railroad History
The time has come once again for the Morrison County Historical Society’s annual business meeting! This year it will be held on Thursday, September 21…
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Dr. Raymond Stein Trail Dedication
On August 27th at 9:30 AM, the city of Pierz will be dedicating a trail to Dr. Raymond J. Stein. Dr. Stein practiced medicine as…
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Upcoming Genealogical Society Events
2023-2024 Morrison County Genealogy Society and the St. Cloud Area Genealogists Meeting Speakers The Morrison County Genealogy group has been fortunate to co-partner with the…
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