Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
The Morrison County Genealogical Society is hosting a free workshop to help families in making decisions regarding family possessions. Presented by the University of Minnesota…
Collections Carousel – P. J. Lauermann Lantern Slide
One of four lantern slides belonging to Peter (P. J.) Lauermann (1882-1969), a cigar manufacturer in Little Falls, Minnesota, during the early twentieth century, this…
View More Collections Carousel – P. J. Lauermann Lantern SlideWebsite Redesign in the Works
I am currently in the process of redesigning our website. One of the things I’ve long wanted to do – ever since starting this blog,…
View More Website Redesign in the WorksMuseum Closed July 4th
The Weyerhaeuser Museum will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, July 4th) in observance of Independence Day. Happy 4th, everyone!
View More Museum Closed July 4thCollections Carousel – Unidentified Photos
This weekend many people will gather with family and friends to celebrate Independence Day, the birthday of the United States of America. Along with food,…
View More Collections Carousel – Unidentified PhotosIntro to Morrison County History
Morrison County has a rich history. First the Dacotah and then the Ojibwe Indians lived in the central Minnesota area, where the county straddles the…
View More Intro to Morrison County HistoryCollections Carousel – Black Jack Chewing Gum
With over 2 1/2 billion dollars worth of gum consumed per year by Americans alone, the manufacture of chewing gum is a huge business. Often…
View More Collections Carousel – Black Jack Chewing GumMCHS Receives Conservation Bookshelf
We got word this week that MCHS has been chosen to receive a free set of books on various museum conservation topics from the Institute…
View More MCHS Receives Conservation BookshelfCollections Carousel – W.P.A. Biographies
The foundation of the Morrison County Historical Society (MCHS) and its dedication to the history of Morrison County can be directly traced to the W.P.A.…
View More Collections Carousel – W.P.A. BiographiesFamily Fun Day Reminder
Hey everyone! Family Fun Day is being held in Little Falls, MN, on Sunday, June 7, 2009. That’s tomorrow, so don’t forget to stop by.…
View More Family Fun Day ReminderCollections Carousel – Korean War Uniform
Urban Lawrence Poser (1924-1998) was one of many who were called back to serve in the Korean War after having been with the United States…
View More Collections Carousel – Korean War Uniform