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Upcoming Events
Chisago County Historical Society
Preserving and sharing history... everyday!
Preserving and sharing history... everyday!
Chisago County
Historical Society
P.O. Box 146
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Telephone: 651-257-5310
Email address:
chisagohistory@frontiernet.net
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Historical Society
P.O. Box 146
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Telephone: 651-257-5310
Email address:
chisagohistory@frontiernet.net
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2013 Scheduled Events and Demonstrations
The History Research Library (13112 Third Avenue North, Lindstrom) is open on
Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings for drop in service. Bring your local history
or genealogy questions and stop by.
Looking for a great way to practice and learn pioneer textile handiwork skills, such as spinning, knitting, and quilting, which have been used for centuries? Bring your own project to work on or just stop in for a visit. Ongoing groups meet in Rush City at the Community Center from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday and in Lindstrom at the History Research Library from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on the first Tuesday and third Thursday.
The CCHS Board of Directors meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the History Research Library. If you have a program suggestion or fundraising idea, please call 651-257-5310 so it can be added to the agenda for discussion. You are welcome to attend the meetings at any time.
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Friday thru Sunday, May 3 - 5 and May 10 - 12 (1:00 pm to 4:30 pm): An exhibit of St. Croix Valley Wedding Clothes at the Taylors Falls Historical Society Visitor Center in the lower level of the Historic Taylors Falls Depot/Community Center. Lovely historic outfits including Laura Lent's dress which she wore for her wedding to George Mattson on December 31, 1913 and a post-Civil War era black wedding dress - a style which became common after President Lincoln's death. This is a co-operative exhibit sponsored by the Chisago County Historical Society and the Taylors Falls Historical Society in Minnesota and the Polk County Historical Society of Wisconsin.
Thursday, May 16th (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm or 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm): Natural Heritage Summit at the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center in Taylors Falls. You must register by May 10 by calling 715-386-9490 or RSVP via www.stcroixheritage.org/summit. A review of where the project stands regarding submitting an application for this region to become a National Heritage Area "Many Waters, Many Stories". There will be an overview of the purpose, significance, and milestones to date.
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Plan Ahead - Please consider volunteering as a greeter/host for the following activities:
Gustaf Anderson House/Museum - open for tours on the following Fridays & Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm - June 7 & 8, July 5 & 6, August 2 & 3, and September 6 & 7.
Karl Oskar Days in Lindström - July 11 thru 14
Chisago County Fair in Rush City - July 18 thru 21
Sunrise Museum open house - August 3
Almelund Threshing Days near Palmdale - August 9 thru 11
Almelund Apple Festival - September 15
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Financial donations are always appreciated. To help, simply mail a check to CCHS, PO Box 146, Lindström, MN 55045 or donate on line using your credit card by going to "GiveMN.org" and type in "Chisago County Historical Society".
Looking for a great way to practice and learn pioneer textile handiwork skills, such as spinning, knitting, and quilting, which have been used for centuries? Bring your own project to work on or just stop in for a visit. Ongoing groups meet in Rush City at the Community Center from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday and in Lindstrom at the History Research Library from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on the first Tuesday and third Thursday.
The CCHS Board of Directors meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the History Research Library. If you have a program suggestion or fundraising idea, please call 651-257-5310 so it can be added to the agenda for discussion. You are welcome to attend the meetings at any time.
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Friday thru Sunday, May 3 - 5 and May 10 - 12 (1:00 pm to 4:30 pm): An exhibit of St. Croix Valley Wedding Clothes at the Taylors Falls Historical Society Visitor Center in the lower level of the Historic Taylors Falls Depot/Community Center. Lovely historic outfits including Laura Lent's dress which she wore for her wedding to George Mattson on December 31, 1913 and a post-Civil War era black wedding dress - a style which became common after President Lincoln's death. This is a co-operative exhibit sponsored by the Chisago County Historical Society and the Taylors Falls Historical Society in Minnesota and the Polk County Historical Society of Wisconsin.
Thursday, May 16th (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm or 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm): Natural Heritage Summit at the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center in Taylors Falls. You must register by May 10 by calling 715-386-9490 or RSVP via www.stcroixheritage.org/summit. A review of where the project stands regarding submitting an application for this region to become a National Heritage Area "Many Waters, Many Stories". There will be an overview of the purpose, significance, and milestones to date.
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Plan Ahead - Please consider volunteering as a greeter/host for the following activities:
Gustaf Anderson House/Museum - open for tours on the following Fridays & Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm - June 7 & 8, July 5 & 6, August 2 & 3, and September 6 & 7.
Karl Oskar Days in Lindström - July 11 thru 14
Chisago County Fair in Rush City - July 18 thru 21
Sunrise Museum open house - August 3
Almelund Threshing Days near Palmdale - August 9 thru 11
Almelund Apple Festival - September 15
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Financial donations are always appreciated. To help, simply mail a check to CCHS, PO Box 146, Lindström, MN 55045 or donate on line using your credit card by going to "GiveMN.org" and type in "Chisago County Historical Society".