November 2010

The Crow Wing County Historical Society has been keeping tabs on Crow Wing County's history since 1927. The museum has three floors of exhibits including displays on the lumber industry, the railroads, mining, and home life. It also offers a completely restored home from the early 20th century.
Venture further into history using the museum's research library; look through hundreds of historical photographs, maps, and books. Page through historical copies of several area newspapers, some going back to the late 1800s.

The Pacific Basin has a long and dramatic history of devastation and rebirth caused by natural disasters. The last major Pacific-wide tsunami occurred in 1964.The rare occurrence of a Pacific-wide tsunami in recent times makes them increasingly important to understand as more and more people live and play in coastal areas.

Thus, the Pacific Tsunami Museum seeks to gather information and educate the public about the danger tsunamis present. Many tsunami survivor testimonies are also used to help document the cultural history and socio-economic development of Hawaii.

Originally founded as the Put-in-Bay Centennial Committee, this organization was renamed the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society in 1985 when a group of dedicated island residents formed to make their vision of an island museum a reality. The first museum was opened at the historical Put-in-Bay Bottling Works building in 1987. A new 6,000 square foot main building was opened in 1998.

The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society welcomes all ages to explore the varied history of the beautiful islands of Lake Erie's Western Basin through our many displays. Providing a range of activities from children's programs to five weeks of Elderhostel each year, the Society also hosts seasonal events, tours and lectures. Open daily through the summer, weekends in both spring and fall and by appointment the rest of the year, the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society museum also houses a research library and archives.

In addition to housing permanent collections, a research library and publishing an informational newsletter, the society sponsors monthly educational programs, adult and school group tours of its facilities, changing exhibits exploring the interrelationship of county, state, and national history, and other special events for Knox County residents and visitors. The society acts as a clearinghouse for information on Knox County history and genealogy, responding to telephone and mail inquiries.

The Society operates the Heritage Hall Museum, located in the original Lakeside Methodist Church building at 238 Maple Avenue, and the Lakeside Heritage Archives, located directly behind Heritage Hall in the cottage at 324 West Third Street.

The Carver County Historical Society features five local history galleries and a gallery honoring veterans. The local history galleries are primarily thematic and tell the story of Carver County's heritage.

Some highlights include: Verteran’s Gallery, honoring America’s veterans and paying special tribute to Carver County’s verterans, Choosing Carver County, the history of immigration to Carver County, the natural and agricultural history of the county and items such as fashion and tools from the past.

Not only has the Kelton House contributed to the education of numerous adults and children but it has also played an instrumental role in the growth and revitalization of Town Street. With the help of the Junior League of Columbus, the East Town Street Historic District was created and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Junior League of Columbus led the preservation by funding the publication of neighborhood architectural guidelines and held meetings to encourage home/building owners to use these guidelines to restore their own homes and structures. The Town-Franklin Neighborhood Association was formed to further develop the area including the Deaf School Park.

In 1977, the Junior League of Columbus was honored for its commitment to historic preservation by the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau with its City Beautiful Award.

Not only does the Carlton County Historical Society offer a research facility equipped with data from marriage certificates, naturalization records and more, it also has an exhibit gallery complete with rotating exhibits. Right now, learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision for the perfect America town, which came to fruition in part in the Cloquet Service Station.

The Intermuseum Conservation Association offers a range of services to its more than one hundred institutional and individual members, as well as to non-member collecting organizations, governmental agencies, corporations, and the general public. These services include laboratory and on-site conservation, climate-controlled storage, custom crate building and display work, surveys and inspections, studio-quality photo documentation, educational programming, disaster assistance, grant collaboration, and publications for both a professional and general audience. In addition, the ICA has initiated AMIEN, a free Internet outreach program providing materials use and safety information to contemporary artists.

The ICA remains dedicated to "art and cultural heritage preservation, conservation, and education" for the benefit of all the citizens of Ohio and the lower Midwest.

Among the interactives on the tour is a push-button to activate a recording of Hoover salesmen singing, "All The Dirt, All The Grit," the Company theme song of the 1920s and '30s. Hands-on displays include a replica of the 1910 manual Kotten suction cleaner which require the user to stand on a platform and rock side-to-side to activate the bellows for suction; a WWII helmet liner and helmet; the 1956 Hoover Constellation canister which rode on a cushion of air; and the current Hoover Self-Propelled WindTunnel upright.