Collections Carousel – Morrison County Historical Society

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Collections Carousel – Ribbon from MS Vulcania

As travel restrictions start to ease a bit across the nation and parts of the world, it’s been hard not to search through the museum’s…

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Collections Carousel – Margaret (Steffes) Fortier’s Tennis Racket

Morrison County Historical Society May 20, 2021 No Comments Collections Carousel little falls Little Falls High School Lowe & Campbell Athletic Goods Company Margaret (Steffes) Fortier MN Physical Education Tennis Tennis Racket

It’s time for tennis! Grab your racket and head outdoors. With the weather warming and outdoor courts open in public parks and recreation areas, what…

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Collections Carousel – Yellow Brick from Duclos Brick Factory

Morrison County Historical Society May 1, 2021 No Comments Brick by Brick: Building Community Development Through History brick manufacturers Collections Carousel little falls Morrison County yellow brick

If you had the good fortune to attend our Brick by Brick: Building Community Development Through History event series, you may have noticed the abundant…

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

Morrison County Historical Society March 20, 2021 No Comments Collections Carousel Lik-Nu Cleaners little falls Morrison County

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

Morrison County Historical Society February 25, 2021 No Comments Anna Olsson Tranberg Coen Collections Carousel Colleen little falls MN pine grove park sheet music St. Patrick's Day

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

Morrison County Historical Society February 3, 2021 No Comments Collections Carousel Holy Trinity Church preservation royalton Valetine's Day wedding

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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Collections Carousel – Episcopal Church Guild Crazy Quilt

Ann Marie J October 15, 2020 No Comments Collections Carousel crazy quilt Episcopal Church Guild Lottie Lee Tanner Martin Mary Jane Simmons Tanner

Episcopal Church Guild Crazy Quilt, 1880 (2001.59.1) Created 140 years ago by the Episcopal Church Guild, this Victorian-era silk crazy quilt is a good…

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Collections Carousel – Rug Beater

Ann Marie J July 13, 2018 No Comments Collections Carousel

Zumba, kitten yoga, pole dancing, hulu hoops – these are just some the latest crazes in the continuing quest for physical health. Could carpet beating…

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Collections Carousel – Pike Creek Township Softball

Ann Marie J June 16, 2018 No Comments Collections Carousel

With the summer softball season in full swing, the timing seems perfect for this new addition to the museum collection. A bit flattened, the approximately…