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Kanabec History Center
805 West Forest Avenue Mora, Minnesota
Mailing Address: PO Box 113, Mora MN 55051
320-679-1665 email: center@kanabechistory.org
Open Year Round
Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4:30 PM
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The Kanabec History Center opened to the public in 1978. Operated by the Kanabec County Historical Society, the Center is located on 37 acres bordering the Snake River on the west side of Mora, MN. The main facility contains an exhibition hall, climate controlled storage areas, reference library, conference room, gift shop and office space. The Coin School, constructed in 1898, now serves as an education building for Kanabec History Center programs. It is also available for meeting use and other community classes as is the Kanabec History Center conference room. Currently weekly: yoga classes, karate classes, dancing, Artrageous Art Studio Group, Organization meetings monthly: Northern Exposure Photography Club, Town and Country Garden Club, Mora Quilting Friends, Kanabec County Artists Assoc. The one room
Whittier School house is used for *Meeting Rooms available for rent * Museum Gift Shop & Antique Nook *Research Materials including County Newspapers from 1884 to present. *Reference Card Catalog by Name for Obits, Marriage and Birth Announcements Membership Special BOGO!! |
Upcoming Events
The Friends of the Grass Lake Church Continue to Maintain the Restored Historic Landmark Built in 1898 the Grass Lake Mission church is the last remaining building of the original town of Grass Lake established in 1883. The town consisted of several businesses, two churches and the Edison School. The town began to die out when bypassed by the railroad. The church sat idle since the 1960’s, until the Friends of the Grass Lake Church was formed and began to restore the structure. The building now owned by the Kanabec History Center. This piece of Kanabec County history is available for your special occasion. Rental for Weddings, Meetings, Reunions Etc. Includes: • 20 Original Pews for seating • Electric outlets & lights • Electric Base Board Heat • Off street parking • Handicapped Accessible • Piano Cost of rental $20 per hour. $15 for KHC members Call 320-679-1665 for more information (Port-a-potties not included at this time) To Get to Grass Lake Church: Directions: Take Hwy. 65 to MN 70 go East on 70 then South on County Road 43 (Queen Street) then turn West on 133rd. The Church is on 133rd. Call 320-679-1665 for more information. Next Meeting of the Friends of the Grass Lake Church will be Thurs. May 2, 2013 4:30 PM at the Kanabec History Center Up coming Events at the Grass Lake Church Doug Ohman Presents "Forlorn Hope”: Cemeteries Of MN Sun. June. 9, 2 PM at the Historic Grass Lake Mission Church Free Will Offering Doug has explored a part of Minnesota’s history that many of us are fascinated with, but may know little about. Travel with Doug as he photographs cemeteries and uncovers stories of the forgotten. He will also share interesting history and meaning of the designs carved on old gravestones. Doug’s photographs have been featured in many books, including the MN By ways series published by MN Historical Society press. Beside collecting photographs of Minnesota. Don’t miss this program. Doug is an engaging speaker, whose programs are always entertaining and informative. After Doug's Program Local resident Pete Peterson will talk about some of the founders of Grass Lake who are buried in the cemetery • If You Like Tour Grass Lake Church Cemetery (Bring Your Insect Repellent ) • Free Lemon Ade • Root Beer Floats & Sundaes $2ea. Sunday August 11, 2 PM Old Tyme Sunday School & Hymn Sing Free Will Offering Join us for a fun family afternoon at the Historic Grass Lake Church. Bring the Kids to esperience a step back in time with a Fannel Board Sunday School Lesson Led by Rev. Bruce Thompson & Diane Thompson. Also "Birthday Bank" Old Tyme Hymn Sing with Vi Belkhom and Mitch Lundeen. Ice Cream Social with root beer floats. Non denominational, Free Will Offering, everyone welcome. ________________________________________ Events Schedule _________________ KHC Museum Day Celebrating 35 Years* Sat. May 18, Noon to 4 PM The Kanabec History Center opened its doors at its present location 35 years ago in June of 1978. The land (37 acres) and the main museum building were donated by the McVay family in honor of Rosemary Moskalik McVay. *The Kanabec Historical Society was originally organized in 1931, 82 years ago. • Free Cake While it lasts NEW EXHIBITS: • Forest to Fields Agriculture, Commerce, Entertainment 1880-1910 • Butch Casidy Outlaw to Legend • Cat Collectibles* *A private collection. If you have a collection you would like to display at KHC let us know FOOD FOR SALE • Root Beer Floats • Sundaes • Hot Dogs & Chips • Chili • Bars • Coffee • Lemonade • Bottled Water PLUS: * Starving Artist Sale in the Coin School: Area Artists Works For Sale __________________________________ AUTHOR, SONGWRITER, FILMMAKER Bill Jamerson presents: "Dollar-A-Day Boys" Thurs. May 30 @ 7 PM Free Program, No Charge A fun, nostalgic look at the 1930's Federal Works Program that gave employment to 3.5 million men. The program was known as the Civilian Conservation Corps which up C.C.C. Camps throughout the country. Many structures built my the C.C.C. Camps workers still exists today! Hilarious stories, foot tapping songs and a short video makes this a "must see" experience! This project was funded in part with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Brought to you by the East Central Regional Libraryand the Minnesota Libarary Legacy. ________________________________________ 12th Annual Garden Tour & Breakfast Sat. July 13, 2013 Gardens Open 10 AM to 4 PM Continental Breakfast at the History Center Served 9 to 11 AM Advance Tickets: $12.00 Tickets $10.00 with KHC Member Discount Tickets July 13 - $15.00 (No discounts) Silent Auction Items Up to six area gardens will be open for the Tour Collect your maps and directions at the History Center at Breakfast. Breakfast includes assorted rolls, muffins, juice, coffee or tea. Also Tour KHC exhibits and KHC Gardens Gift Shop Open 9 AM to 4:30 PM __________________________________ Old Tyme Country School sign up for one of any three 2013 Sessions: July 29 thru Aug. 2, Aug. 5 thru 9 Or Aug. 12 thru 16 $60 or $40 for KHC members (Get the reduced member rate: become a Kanabec History Center member for as little as $25 for the year.) To register print out registration form go to Old Tyme Country School page. Old Tyme Country School takes place in the historic one-room 1904 Whittier School House on the Kanabec History Center grounds for grades 1 through 8. Costumes, classroom materials, games, music and activities are all based on the early 1900’s. It’s a fun way to experience and learn history. The school day is 9:00 am. to 2:00 pm. Monday thru Friday. On Friday afternoon of each session there is a program by the students for family and friends, followed by ice cream, cookies and lemonade. Students receive certificates of attendance each year, 8th grade students receive a diploma and framed photo of Whittier School. ____________________________________________ Photography Workshops IPhone Photography Tuesday June 11 7:00 to 9:00 PM Fee $25 Creating Artistic Images with the IPhone and/or IPad Thursday. June 13 7:15 to 9:15 PM Fee $25 Call 320-679-1665 to register ___________________________________ Bob Ross® Certified instructor Deb Feuring offering Step-by-Step Floral Oil Painting Class "Peonies" Beautiful pink flowers! 2 CLASS DATES Friday June 7, 2013 OR Saturday June 8, 2013 10 AM to 4 PM Class Fee: $65 includes materials 16"x20" canvas and use of easels and brushes. You don't need to bring any painting supplies! Call Alma Hemness 320-679-3755 to register! Go to Education Page for details |
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