HISTORY
Historical society leader turns a new page
By Jo Colvin jcolvin@echopress.com Rachel Bardusons career is history. On September 14, she officially retired from her position as executive director of the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) ...
Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:40 AM
Home Sweet Home: China in Minnesota
All of you who've read my posts are awesome. Thank you for following along. While I'm sad to see this journey end, I'm excited with anticipation because this was just my first try. I'll be writing man...
Posted on 10/27/12 at 11:31 AM
Free History Center day for Dakota Indian celebration
The Minnesota History Center, near the state Capitol, will host a free-admission day Sept. 29 to honor Dakota Indians. The event will feature Dakota artwork, flute music, a drum and dance expo, a coo...
Posted on 9/10/12 at 11:11 AM
Areavoices Digest #69 - Duluth scratches the history itch
Back when I worked for WDAY-TV, they used to send me to the dungeon. But I liked it. Actually it wasn't so much a dungeon, more like a vault - a place where the station's past was kept. Going down the...
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:07 AM
The Elders Among Us
Speak to the elders in your life. Last week I wrote about two conversations I had with each of my Granddads. Both men live vivid and classic lives exemplifying American/Minnesotan culture. It was awe...
Posted on 11/23/11 at 9:50 AM
Day at the Museum
By Jim Belgum, Contributing Writer , August 24, 2012
Creative hands, a loving heart and a lifetime of memories
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , August 01, 2012
Dark Minnesota history episode part of state exhibit
Museums often tell war stories, but an exhibit the Minnesota History Center just opened is more emotional than others.By Don Davis , July 07, 2012
Museum’s ‘tinkle cone dress’ is a rarity
By Tara Bitzan , June 27, 2012
Explore lakes area history with republished keepsake
Those of us who grew up in the Midwest are accustomed to the changing seasons. We endured the cold snowy days of winter, basked in the early sunshine of spring while watching the flowers come to life... then came summer!By Jan Siffling, Friends of the Library , June 20, 2012
New Grand Hotel and Resort exhibit opens at maritime museum
June 15, 2012
Traveling History Players to perform at Bethany Chapel
The Traveling History players from the Minnesota Historical Society will perform a narrative of William de la Barre at Ecuman Bethany Community Chapel in Alexandria on Monday, June 18 at 2:30 p.m.June 13, 2012
Authors to discuss 450-year gap in history at museum
May 04, 2012
New report details 2012 Legacy history projects
Minnesotans around the state are preserving and sharing more history than ever thanks to support from the Legacy Amendment, which mandates that a portion of funds "preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage."January 21, 2012
Early version of Constitution, other historical documents to go on display
The Minnesota History Center recently announced it will display an early published version of the Constitution along with a rare draft of the U.S. Bill of Rights and originals of the two Minnesota state constitutions.January 12, 2012
Minnesota Historical Society offers popular history titles on sale
Ten popular history titles from the Minnesota Historical Society Press/Borealis Books are on sale for just $4.99 each through the end of January.January 08, 2012
Minnesota Historical Society gives away $10 million in grants
From preserving historic buildings to installing interpretive history markers along roadsides, Minnesotans now have access to more than $10 million for the cause of history and historic preservation through the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants.November 06, 2011
Chippewa County Historical Society to host 'Horse Power Event'
The Chippewa County Historical Society will host the seventh annual “Horse Power Event” on Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Swensson Farm Museum.By Staff Report , September 03, 2011
Historic opera house in Staples is up for auction
The Historic Batcher Block Opera House in Staples will be sold via a sealed bid auction in September.By Staff Report , August 29, 2011
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