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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    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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    Ghost Hunting 101

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

    Ghost Hunting 101 Thursday, Oct. 9th at 6:30pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Join paranormal investigator, author, and TV presenter Adrian Lee for a live demonstration of the equipment and tools he uses on his ghostly investigations across Minnesota for the TV show Unscripted Paranormal. With tips and advice on how to be a paranormal investigator. Adrian's presentations are fun and entertaining and packed with information and history. FREE to the public - Sign-Up Required We only have room for 90 people. You need to reserve your spot to...

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    History Happens Here – Monthly Speaker Series

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

    History Happens Here - Monthly Speaker Series at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Check out the monthly speaker series will be hosting at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society this summer! All of these presentations are free to the public and will be held in our community room.

  • Creating Art Together(CAT) Fall Show Artists Reception

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

    Creating Art Together (CAT) group will be exhibiting their artwork at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. The exhibit opens on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 and will run through November 28, 2025. KCHS will be hosting an artist reception on Wednesday, September 10 from 4:30pm-6:30pm. We would love for you to join us and meet the artists. For more information, please contact us at 320-235-1881.

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  • History Happens Here – Monthly Speaker Series

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

    History Happens Here - Monthly Speaker Series at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Check out the monthly speaker series will be hosting at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society this summer! All of these presentations are free to the public and will be held in our community room.

  • History Happens Here – Monthly Speaker Series

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

    History Happens Here - Monthly Speaker Series at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Check out the monthly speaker series will be hosting at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society this summer! All of these presentations are free to the public and will be held in our community room.

  • Ancestry Research Basics

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

    Ancestry Research Basics Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30pm at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Ancestry Research Basics Presentation by Sarah Lockwood Genealogy is a fun and important way to preserve who we are, where we’ve been and how we got here. This presentation will explore research techniques and resources that can help you dig into your family tree. Overviews of some helpful websites, software, organizing tips, and more will be discussed. This is free to the public.

  • Artist Reception with Deborah Haagenson

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

    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.

  • Photo Presentation by Keith Thompson

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

    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

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    Artist Reception for Don Burke

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

    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

  • The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story

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

    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.

  • Resorts of Kandiyohi County Exhibit Open House

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

    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 for you to explore. This is event is free to...