White mask on the giant "Traveler" sculpture at the Little Falls Granite Works in Little Falls, MN. In front of the Traveler, which is a human-shaped sculpture made of slabs of granite, is a sign that says, "Be Safe!" April 26, 2020.

Signs of COVID-19

Museums all over the world are aware of the historic moment the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting. While our institutions are closed and staff are working…

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Hairwork bracelet from the Morrison County Historical Society’s collection. Unknown donor but possibly Mary Harker, the daughter of Nathan Richardson. #0.0.161.

Strands of Remembrance: Hairwork and Victorian Sentimentalism

Hair is something that is incredibly personal and unique. We can change our hair—cut it, style it, dye it—but the fact remains that our hair…

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Morrison County section of "Babcock Plan for a Trunk Highway System in Minnesota," map published by the Minnesota Highway Improvement Association, St. Paul, MN, c. 1920. Mueller/Elvig collection at the Morrison County Historical Society.

Maps We Didn’t Know We Had

Road maps are mesmerizing. I can look and look and look at them, no matter how familiar I am with the towns and roads. A…

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Mary E. Butler's photo album, MCHS collections, #1996.34.2.

What Can a Photo Album Tell Us?

If you’re anything like me, then I’m sure your home is full of photo albums. If not whole albums, then you undoubtedly have some pictures…

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