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…
Joel Brown to return to MCHS With Updated Bonga Lecture
George Bonga of 1837 In March 2022, historical reenactor Joel Brown joined us at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum to tell the story of…
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Collections Carousel: A Brief History of Easter Postcards
The history of sending Easter postcards began in the late 19th century. From 1901 to 1907, the postal service would only allow an address and…
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MCHS Bonding Bill Hearing Friday March 17, 2023
The Morrison County Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Capital Investment Committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives will hold a hearing on…
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Let’s All Go To The Lobby!
Originally published in MCHS Newsletter Vol. 36 No. 1 I love movies. I can be a bit of a film snob at times, going on…
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RFP – National Register Property Evaluation
The Morrison County Historical Society seeks a qualified historian to conduct a National Register Property Evaluation. This evaluation will be used to determine if the…
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MCHS Needs Your Help!
The Morrison County Historical Society Board and staff are happy to report that Representative Ron Kresha has introduced a bonding request for physical improvements at…
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2023 February Event Series: Hmong Cultural Center
Learn about Hmong history and culture in Minnesota during a free February event series, “Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota – Hmong Cultural Center.”…
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315 year-old book: “Course of Surgical Operations”
While cleaning out and reorganizing the R.D. Musser Library, we came across a very old book neatly tucked away in an archival box. The book…
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R.D. Musser Library Grand Re-Opening Event, December 3rd, 12pm to 2pm
Come join us for the Grand re-opening of the R.D. Musser Library on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. View the library while enjoying cookies from The…
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The “License Question” In Morrison County
At one point in the county’s history, villages and townships would frequently vote on whether or not to ban the sale of alcohol within…
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