Sep 2021
Rail Road Days 2021
Rail Road Days is Back! Saturday and Sunday, September 18 & 19, 2021 We are excited to bring back Rail Road Days to Willmar! This is two days of celebrating the history of the Rail Road in Willmar and Kandiyohi County while at the same time raising funds for the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. This event will take place in two locations: the Kandiyohi County Historical Society and the Willmar Community Center. There will raffle and silent auction going both…
Find out more »Jun 2022
Words on Paper: 1950s-60s History and Literature
Words on Paper: 1950s-60s History and Literature Thursday, June 30 from 6:30-8pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society “Words on paper” headlines a program with Willmar author Forrest Peterson, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society in Willmar. Focusing on the 1950s and 1960s, it will offer a review of major historical events and a listing of books in that era that reflected and influenced society. It will conclude with tips about writing memoirs and the…
Find out more »Apr 2023
Frozen on the Minnesota Prairie
Frozen on the Minnesota Prairie Thursday, April 13th at 6:30pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Community Room The Kandiyohi County Historical Society will host a book talk featuring Kandiyohi County native, Carolyn Mankell Sowinski. This event is free to the public and Sowinski will have books available for sale.
Find out more »127th KCHS Annual Meeting and Program
127th KCHS Annual Meeting and Program Thursday, April 20th from 5:30-8pm at the KCHS Community Room We will be having a meal prior to the program at 5:30pm. Scott Thoma will be doing a presentation on his research and discovery of the Willmar Bank Robbery! Reservations are required. Please sign up by April 13th! This event is SOLD OUT! Cost: $20.00 Member $25.00 Non-Member
Find out more »Oct 2023
Hauntings of Kandiyohi County and Southwest MN
Hauntings of Kandiyohi County and Southwest MN Thursday, Oct. 19th from 7-8:30pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Adrian Lee will be presenting on Hauntings of Kandiyohi County and Southwest Minnesota. Adrian Lee is a paranormal investigator, author, and TV presenter. He will show the evidence and history of ghosts and hauntings in Kandiyohi County and Southwest Minnesota from his own personal experiences. He will also discuss the TV show Unscripted Paranormal and sign copies of his books. This is…
Find out more »Dec 2023
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Jan 2024
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 1, 2023 - January 5, 2024 This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme. -Make an Ornament -Write a Letter to Santa -Tour the Sperry House -Holiday Scavenger Hunt We have challenged the Emergency Services in the county to decorate a tree and we are going to let the public vote…
Find out more »Apr 2024
Willmar AAUW Branch Meeting
Willmar AAUW Branch would like to invite you to attend our next Branch Meeting on Monday, April 15, starting at 6:45 p.m. at Kandiyohi County Historical Society. Sarah Leshuk a local area grain farmer in Kandiyohi County will be presenting “The Many Hats We Wear: Overcoming Adversity to Define Your Path Forward”. She will share thoughts on life’s many pivotal moments. Sometimes the most well thought out plans aren’t exempt from interruptions.
Find out more »128th Kandiyohi County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program
128th Kandiyohi County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program Thursday, April 18 from 5:30-8pm A baked chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert will be served starting at 5:30 pm. The cost of the meal is $20 per person for KCHS members and $25 per person for non-members. Following the meal, the annual meeting will be conducted. After the short annual meeting, Jim Roe will present on the 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota. In 2022, the West Central…
Find out more »May 2024
Resorts of Kandiyohi County Exhibit Open House
Resorts of Kandiyohi County Exhibit Opening & Open House Saturday, May 18 from 2-5pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Come and help us kick of the summer season and celebrate Dickerson’s Resort turning 100!!!! On Saturday, May 18, the Kandiyohi County Historical Society will be having an open house and will run from 2pm-5pm. We will have an exhibit opening for “Resorts of Kandiyohi County” and honoring Dickerson’s Resort 100th year in business! The entire complex will be open…
Find out more »Jun 2024
Saving Your Stuff: How to Care for Art, Heirlooms, and Personal Collections
Saving Your Stuff: How to Care for Art, Heirlooms, and Personal Collections Wed, June 26 from 6:30-8pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Learn about the "ten agents of deterioration" and how to preserve and protect the things you value. There will be a presentation followed by an open question and answer period. Recommendations for how to find additional resources will be provided at the event. Presented by Megan Brakob Narvey, Outreach Conservator at the Minnesota Historical Society. This event…
Find out more »Jul 2024
Sherman’s Woodticks
Sherman's Woodticks: The Remarkable Travels of the Eighth Minnesota Infantry During the Civil War Wed, July 24 at 6:30pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society - Community Room Join us to hear Paul Hodnefield, author of Sherman's Woodticks, describe more about the travels, antics and experiences of the volunteers who served in Company E. This event is free to the public!
Find out more »Aug 2024
The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story
The University of MN will be showing their film "The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Farmer-Labor Movement on Thursday, August 8 at 7pm in the KCHS Community Room. To watch a preview of the film, please click the button below. Feel free to watch a preview of the movie using this website, https://z.umn.edu/FLECdocumentarytrailer This event is hosted by the University of Minnesota and is free to the public.
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Voices From Pejuhutzizi: Dakota Stories & Storytellers
Voices From Pejuhutzizi: Dakota Stories & Storytellers Wed, Aug 21 at 6:30pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society - Community Room Presentation by Walter Labatte, Jr. & Teresa Peterson A rich trove of stories from Pejuhutzizi K'api, the place where they dig the yellow medicine - now also known as the Upper Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota. Refreshments will be served. This event is free to the public!
Find out more »Oct 2024
KCHS Book Club
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society will be starting up a book club this fall. We are excited to start this new program. The books will be historically minded. We will meet four times a year at the Historical Society’s community room. Below are the next four book choices with the dates and times of each club meeting. There is no cost to attend the book club. Contact Jill if you need help finding a copy of the books. Wednesday, October…
Find out more »John Kellen Artist Reception
John Kellen Artist Reception Wednesday, October 30th from 4:30-6:30pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Check out our latest art exhibit in the Community Room! John Kellen will be displaying his photography through December 31, 2024. For more information, please contact us at 320-235-1881
Find out more »Dec 2024
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
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Kandi Kane Lane Holiday Fun Day
Kandi Kane Lane Holiday Fun Day Saturday, Dec. 14th 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! It will be a free admission day at the Historical Society. We will having a bake sale so you can stock up on all your goodies for the holidays. There will be a make and take craft for all ages to participate in. You…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Jan 2025
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
2nd Annual Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025 We hope you can join us this year for Kandi Kane Lane 2024! 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 Scavenger Hunt 🎄Enjoy the holiday spirit We would like to invite the community to contribute to this…
Find out more »KCHS Book Club
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society will be starting up a book club this fall. We are excited to start this new program. The books will be historically minded. We will meet four times a year at the Historical Society’s community room. Below are the next four book choices with the dates and times of each club meeting. There is no cost to attend the book club. Contact Jill if you need help finding a copy of the books. Wednesday, October…
Find out more »Feb 2025
Artist Reception for Don Burke
Artist Reception for Don Burke at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society - Community Room Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm Come and meet photographer, Don Burke. Don Burke will be exhibiting his photography at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. The exhibit opens on Monday, January 13, 2025 and will run through April 4, 2025. This is free to the public and refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact us at 320-235-1881
Find out more »Photo Presentation by Keith Thompson
Photo Presentation by Keith Thompson Monday, Feb. 24th at 7pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Open to the public All are welcome to attend Enjoy a photo presentation by Keith Thompson on his adventures in Yellowstone National Park
Find out more »Apr 2025
KCHS Book Club
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society will be starting up a book club this fall. We are excited to start this new program. The books will be historically minded. We will meet four times a year at the Historical Society’s community room. Below are the next four book choices with the dates and times of each club meeting. There is no cost to attend the book club. Contact Jill if you need help finding a copy of the books. Wednesday, October…
Find out more »129th Kandiyohi County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program
129th Kandiyohi County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program Thursday, April 10 from 5:30-8pm A pork roast, baby potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert will be served starting at 5:30 pm. The cost of the meal is $20 per person for KCHS members and $25 per person for non-members. Following the meal, the annual meeting will be conducted. After the short annual meeting, Carolyn Sowinski will present on Gabriel Stene. Historian Carolyn Sowinski will give a presentation at the Kandiyohi County…
Find out more »May 2025
Artist Reception with Deborah Haagenson
Artist Reception with Deborah Haagenson at KCHS Community Room Saturday, May 17th from 1-3pm Please join us and meet Deborah. Rug Hooking Inspirations Deborah Haagenson will be exhibiting her artwork at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. The exhibit opens May 17, 2025 and will run through August 22, 2025.
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