That Time We Beat A Cult At Baseball
The word “cult” puts certain images in our heads. Murders, rituals, swastikas carved into foreheads, grape Flavor Aid (NOT Kool-Aid). Some cults have even published…
Introducing MCHS’s New Executive Director: Mike Worcester!
The Morrison County Historical Society has hired its new executive director: Mike Worcester! A native of Walker, Minnesota, Mike has lived in Morrison County since…
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Mid-Century Modern: Concrete and More
Mid-Century Modern: Concrete and More Own a mid-century modern home? Dealing with the joys and pitfalls of a flat roof? Struggling with your casement windows?…
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“Good People: A Photographic Exploration of Morrison County” Exhibit Opening
Through photography, Anthony Marchetti examines questions that lack concrete answers. While photography often presents a ‘trace’ of reality, it has always had a tenuous relationship…
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Historic Finishes Class on Varnishes, Stains, Dyes and Wax
Historic Finishes Class on Varnishes, Stains, Dyes and Wax to be held in St. Cloud Taught by Mark Johnston of Historic Design Consulting, this brand…
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Museum Closed April 16, 2022
The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum will be closed Saturday, April 16 to allow staff time to travel for the holiday. Regular museum hours will…
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REGISTRATIONS CLOSED for BONGA: A Fur Trade Family Saga
We’ve had an overwhelming surge of support for our event on March 19th, BONGA: A Fur Trade Family Saga! We have had to cut off…
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4th Annual February Event Series the Best Yet!
This year’s Exploring History & Culture in Central Minnesota February event series explored cultures in Minnesota through their handwritten heritage. The events were held online…
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Climate Change and Cultural Resources
Climate change has been recognized as impacting everything from economics and the environment to human, ecological, and agricultural health and climate migration. It poses a…
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We Need Your Help!
The Morrison County Historical Society needs your voice in support of Bonding Bill H.F. 1867. The bill was introduced last year by Representative Ron Kresha…
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BONGA: A Fur Trade Family Saga
In the 1790’s, Pierre BONGA, on record as the earliest person of African descent in Minnesota, worked for the Northwest Fur Company in Grand Portage,…
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