Kandiyohi County Historical Society

Address
610 NE Hwy 71
Willmar, MN 56201 United States Get Directions
Phone 320-235-1881
Website http://www.kandiyohicountyhistory.com/

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  • America 250 Speaker Series

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    America 250 Speaker Series at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30pm - The Road to 1776 By Dr. Anita Gaul Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00pm - Revolution in Their Words By Missy Hermes Thursday, July 16 at 6:30pm - Declaration of Independence By Erin Makela The Road to 1776 At the conclusion of the Seven Years’ War in 1763, Great Britain and the American colonies were on the best of terms. The war had strengthened their common identity and solidified the bonds of empire. Yet at...

  • America 250 Speaker Series

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    America 250 Speaker Series at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30pm - The Road to 1776 By Dr. Anita Gaul Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00pm - Revolution in Their Words By Missy Hermes Thursday, July 16 at 6:30pm - Declaration of Independence By Erin Makela The Road to 1776 At the conclusion of the Seven Years’ War in 1763, Great Britain and the American colonies were on the best of terms. The war had strengthened their common identity and solidified the bonds of empire. Yet at...

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    Celebrating America 250

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    Celebrating America 250 at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Saturday, July 11th from 10am-3pm Come and bring your friends and family to celebrate America's 250th! We will be having many events throughout the day. Pie Auction: We will accept pies on Friday, July 10 between 9am-4pm and from 9am-10am on Saturday, July 11. We are looking for donations! You can come bid on the pies during our event. The winners will be announced at 2:30pm. Costume Contest: This will be held at 1pm. Come dress in your most patriotic costume...

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  • America 250 Speaker Series

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    America 250 Speaker Series at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30pm - The Road to 1776 By Dr. Anita Gaul Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00pm - Revolution in Their Words By Missy Hermes Thursday, July 16 at 6:30pm - Declaration of Independence By Erin Makela The Road to 1776 At the conclusion of the Seven Years’ War in 1763, Great Britain and the American colonies were on the best of terms. The war had strengthened their common identity and solidified the bonds of empire. Yet at...

  • Gardening As We Age

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    Gardening As We Age Saturday, June 27th at 10 am in the Community Room of the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Join us for this author presentation with Rhonda Fleming Hayes, author of “Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age.” Meet author Rhonda Fleming Hayes, an award-winning garden writer. Her work can be seen in the Minnesota Star Tribune, Northern Gardener, Mpls/StPaul magazine, and national publications. She will join us to discuss her newest book and strategies for gardening as we age. There will be...

  • Prairie Plants and Painting Pots

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    Prairie Plants and Painting Pots at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Saturday, May 16th from 1-3pm Come and learn about prairie plants of Minnesota, paint a pot and plant your own seeds! Scott Glup will be presenting on prairie plants in Minnesota. After the presentation, the attendees will be able to paint a pot to plant their seeds into. This event is free to the public. RSVP is required to attend. Call 320-235-1881 or click here to RSVP https://forms.gle/dkgvm4UadGvR4v4S7

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  • 129th Kandiyohi County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    129th Kandiyohi County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program Thursday, April 9 from 1-3:30pm at the KCHS Community Room Featuring: Our Search for Third Counsins in Norway & North America by Earl Knutson A selection of pies will be served beginning at 1:00pm, with a free will donation appreciated. Following dessert, we will conduct our brief annual meeting. After the meeting, Earl Knutson of Willmar will present on his journey to find his third cousins in Norway and North America. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 2nd! Please call 235-1881 or...

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    Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    3rd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Open Wednesday, December 3, 10, and 17th until 7:00pm We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane! We have more trees and decorations to see! This year we are offering FREE ADMISSION the whole month of December! We have a lot of fun stuff to do during your visit: 🎁Make and take an ornament 🗳 Vote for your favorite tree 🎅Write a letter to Santa 🍬Holiday...

  • Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    3rd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Open Wednesday, December 3, 10, and 17th until 7:00pm We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane! We have more trees and decorations to see! This year we are offering FREE ADMISSION the whole month of December! We have a lot of fun stuff to do during your visit: 🎁Make and take an ornament 🗳 Vote for your favorite tree 🎅Write a letter to Santa 🍬Holiday...

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    Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    3rd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Open Wednesday, December 3, 10, and 17th until 7:00pm We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane! We have more trees and decorations to see! This year we are offering FREE ADMISSION the whole month of December! We have a lot of fun stuff to do during your visit: 🎁Make and take an ornament 🗳 Vote for your favorite tree 🎅Write a letter to Santa 🍬Holiday...

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    Holiday Fun Day at Kandi Kane Lane

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    Holiday Fun Day at Kandi Kane Lane Saturday, Dec. 13th from 9am-1pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Come and stroll through the Kandi Kane Lane and check out the Sperry House on the Holiday Fun Day! We will be hosting a bake sale, make and take craft, hot cocoa and cookies, candy cane hunt, and Santa will be visiting at 10am! This event is free to the public

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    Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum

    Kandiyohi County Historical Society 610 NE Hwy 71, Willmar, MN, United States

    3rd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Open Wednesday, December 3, 10, and 17th until 7:00pm We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane! We have more trees and decorations to see! This year we are offering FREE ADMISSION the whole month of December! We have a lot of fun stuff to do during your visit: 🎁Make and take an ornament 🗳 Vote for your favorite tree 🎅Write a letter to Santa 🍬Holiday...