Collections Carousel – Macomb Thrift Jug, circa 1925

The recent snow melt, ice out on most Minnesota lakes, and high temperatures reaching into the 80s bring thoughts of summer and coming summer fun.…

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Morrison County Historical Society plant and seed sale flier, 2018.

Weyerhaeuser Museum Hosting Plant & Seed Sale

Spring is finally here and gardeners are ready to be tending their plants. The Morrison County Historical Society is holding an event perfect for both…

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A selection of loaned artifacts for the Central Minnesota Remembers Vietnam exhibit, Morrison County Historical Society, 2018.

Central Minnesota Museums Partner to Share Vietnam-Era History

Did you know that the Central Minnesota Remembers Vietnam project includes more than our exhibit? In fact, there is an entire slate of events. Thanks…

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Collections Carousel – Smith Sanitary Bubbler Fountain

A bubbler fountain. Even better, a sanitary bubbler fountain. What thirsty student or teacher could resist that!?! This particular bubbler fountain was used in one…

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Exhibit Opening: Central Minnesota Remembers Vietnam

Due to the weather, the exhibit opening has been postponed until Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum.…

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Collections Carousel – Tomelty’s Bazaar Porcelain Plate

This small (6″ diameter) decorative plate with a view of the Mississippi River is from Tomelty’s Bazaar, a popular shop that was in business in…

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Collections Carousel – Flensburg Cooperative Creamery Association Thermometer

Used for testing grain bin or ground soil temperatures, this sturdy-looking thermometer was a premium, or giveaway, from the Flensburg Cooperative Creamery Association of Flensburg,…

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Abstract image, rolled photos from around Morrison County, Minnesota. Image by the Morrison County Historical Society from an exhibit.

Creative Minnesota Study Released for Morrison County

In the summer of 2017, the history, arts and cultural organizations of Morrison County joined forces to have an economic impact study done by Creative…

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Weyerhaeuser Museum Closing Early Feb 7, 2018

Tomorrow (February 7, 2018), the Weyerhaeuser Museum will be closing at 1 p.m. so that staff can attend the Economic Impact event at Little Falls…

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The sawmill at Gravelville appears to have a severe case of rotted wood in this photo, MCHS collections #0000.000.329.

Rotted Wood Class to Be Held at Weyerhaeuser Museum

As houses and other buildings age, rotted wood becomes a problem. What are the best ways to deal with rotted wood, particularly on historic buildings?…

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