Collections Carousel – Colored Casual Hanky from Lik-Nu Cleaners of Little Falls, Circa 1960

This popular 1950s-era giveaway might not attract quite as much attention today as it did when it was new but it’s still cool. Dress codes…

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Collections Carousel – Colleen: An Irish Love Song

February’s extended cold streak in Minnesota had us desperately searching the museum collections for signs of spring. With high temperatures hovering in the low teens…

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May All Your Trub-les Be Little Ones

JUST MARRIED – MAY ALL YOUR TRUB-LES BE LITTLE ONES Despite being almost eight decades old, the wishes on this handmade sign celebrating the wedding…

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Exploring History & Culture in Central Minnesota: Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery, February 2021.

Minnesota African American Heritage Series to Be Hosted Online By Four Area History Museums

Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota – The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery February Event Series: February 6, 13, 20 online via…

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A snowy Lindbergh Drive South, Little Falls, MN, between the Charles A. Lindbergh House & Museum, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, and The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum.

New Year’s Candle-less Hike and Scavenger Hunt

A Candle-less Hike & Scavenger Hunt – January 1 – 10, 2021, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Trails between Charles A. Lindbergh House &…

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St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks, Vol. 40, Part I, November 1912 to April 1913. Later issues of the magazine featured cover portraits of Santa Claus in the Christmas issues.

A Fireplace Zoom Chat with St. Nicholas

A Fireplace Zoom Chat with St. Nicholas – Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. – Zoom Event – Free to attend but registration required…

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St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks, Vol. 40, Part I, November 1912 to April 1913. Later issues of the magazine featured cover portraits of Santa Claus in the Christmas issues.

Collection Connection – St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks

St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks What did you wish for this Christmas? If you were a girl or boy living in the…

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Hole in the Day Players nylons (right side), MCHS collections #2001.70.2 A&B.

Collections Carousel – Hole in the Day Players Nylons

Nylons. Huh? What are those? In case you aren’t familiar with the formerly ubiquitous leg covering (aka hosiery), check out this pair. These finely-woven, leg-shaped…

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Boilers, part of the Weyerhaeuser Museum's HVAC system, October 2020.

Morrison County Historical Society Raising Funds for New HVAC System

Morrison County Historical Society Raising Funds for New HVAC System Though it quietly hums in the background, barely noticed by visitors, the HVAC (heating, ventilation,…

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