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Morrison County Historical Society

The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum – Little Falls, MN, U.S.A.
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Morrison County Historical Society
The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum – Little Falls, MN, U.S.A.
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  • The Mitten Tree

  • A (Museum) Visit Of St. Nicholas

  • New Year’s Candle-less Hike and Scavenger Hunt

  • A Fireplace Zoom Chat with St. Nicholas

  • Weyerhaeuser Museum Closed to Public November 20 – December 18, 2020

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

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    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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    The Mitten Tree

    This is the final article we have to share from MCHS Writing Intern Ray Mulvey. Ray wrote this article in November 2020, before the holiday…

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    A (Museum) Visit Of St. Nicholas

    On December 19, 2020, St. Nicholas joined us at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum all the way from the North Pole to read Clement…

    Grace D December 19, 2020 No Comments
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    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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    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…

    Morrison County Historical Society November 30, 2020 No Comments
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Featured Collections

  • Red & Grey Knitted Mittens - MCHS Collections, #1953.31.5 a&b
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    The Mitten Tree

    Morrison County Historical Society January 5, 2021 No Comments
  • 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.
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    Collection Connection – St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks

    Morrison County Historical Society November 20, 2020 No Comments
  • This is a 12-gauge Rev-O-Noc double-barreled shotgun, manufactured by H.S.B. & Co. in 1896. Donated by Fred and Russell Johnson, 1957 MCHS Collections #1957-3-2
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    Weyerhaeuser Museum Virtual Firearms Exhibit

    Morrison County Historical Society November 16, 2020 No Comments
  • Hole in the Day Players nylons (right side), MCHS collections #2001.70.2 A&B.
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    Collections Carousel – Hole in the Day Players Nylons

    Ann Marie J November 12, 2020 No Comments
  • Scholastic and Art Papers from the Hennepin Paper Company of Little Falls, MCHS Collections #2001.28.2.A.
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    Collections Carousel – Scholastic and Art Papers from the Hennepin Paper Company of Little Falls

    Ann Marie J October 28, 2020 No Comments
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    Collections Carousel – Episcopal Church Guild Crazy Quilt

    Ann Marie J October 15, 2020 No Comments

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Minnesota Orphan Train Event

Mary W September 19, 2007 2 Comments

This press release was received from the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota: 47th Annual Minnesota Orphan Train Riders and Friends Annual Meeting Have you…

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Check Out This Dig

Mary W September 18, 2007 No Comments

Here is a regional event that definitely has ties to Morrison County: Kathio State Park to Host Archaeology Day The Minnesota Archaeological Society will be…

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Caveat on Events Posting

Mary W September 18, 2007 1 Comment

I received a request to post information on a state-wide event today.  Before I post it, I’d like to explain a little bit about what…

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Tracing Your Polish Heritage

Mary W September 18, 2007 1 Comment

One group of people who immigrated to Morrison County en masse was the Polish. If you’re interested in your Polish heritage, you’ll want to attend…

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Reminder: The Gathering

Mary W September 12, 2007 No Comments

This coming Sunday is “The Gathering” at Belle Prairie.  Everyone is welcome to attend this event, which is a celebration of family and community history. …

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The Unexpected Find

Mary W September 12, 2007 No Comments

The Morrison County Historical Society has been in existence since 1936.  We’ve been collecting for seventy-one years.  I’ve only been with the Society for eleven…

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Road Construction – Don't Despair

Mary W September 4, 2007 No Comments

Lindbergh Drive South, a.k.a. County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52, is under construction between Lindbergh State Park and the Weyerhaeuser Museum.  That means you’re going…

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Photo Reproduction

Mary W August 28, 2007 No Comments

Did you know that we offer photo reproduction services?  If there is a photo in our collections that you want a nice copy of (rather…

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Getting Ready for The Gathering

Mary W August 21, 2007 No Comments

We’re all abuzz getting ready for an upcoming event.  And it’s not only the Morrison County Historical Society (MCHS) zooming around like frenetic bees.  The…

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St. Cloud Daily Times Obits

Mary W August 15, 2007 1 Comment

We collect all sorts of useful resources here at the Morrison County Historical Society.  Sometimes they come from neighboring communities because people simply won’t stay…

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Hours

Pop art clock, MCHS collections.
Pop art clock, MCHS collections.

The Weyerhaeuser Museum is closed due to an executive order by the Governor. Pandemic procedures will be followed. Read more here.

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Closed Sundays, Mondays & Holidays

Open year-round, except for major holidays, off-site events, bad weather, and pandemics. Check website for info on closings.

Location

Sign directing people to The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, 2019.

The museum is located in Little Falls, Minnesota, at 2151 South Lindbergh Drive, just south of the Lindbergh Historic Site.

Google Maps will show you the way.

Contact

Candlestick phone, MCHS collections.
Candlestick phone, MCHS collections.

2151 South Lindbergh Drive
P.O. Box 239
Little Falls, MN 56345

320-632-4007

Email
contactstaff (at) morrisoncountyhistory (dot) org

Mission

Gazebo and Mississippi River at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, 2019.

Today is history. Live it, save it, share it.

The Morrison County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and sharing of Morrison County’s history. It owns and operates The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little Falls, Minnesota.

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