Employees from the company that installed the fire suppression system in the collections storage area of the Afton Historical Museum, gave a full (and loud) demonstration to representatives from the Lower St. Croix fire department, the City of Afton, Afton Historical Society staff, and the staff from the MNHS Heritage Preservation, Planning, & Outreach (HPPO) department. As a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant funded project staff were in Afton, MN, doing a site visit.
Modified photo from the MNHS Collections.
Please note that Local History News will be traveling for the holidays and will not be published on December 28, 2022, and January 4, 2023. Local History News will return to your inboxes on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Happy Holidays to you and yours from the Heritage Preservation staff!
Heritage Partnership Program grants build the capacity of two or more eligible organizations to work together on their shared goals for Minnesota’s history. The mandatory pre-application is due on Friday, January 20, 2023. The pre-application process is a requirement of this grant program. For more information, contact John or watch our video.
January Grants Open House
January 5 - Online: The Grants Office will hold a virtual Grants Office Open House using Google Meet from 2 to 3:30 pm in order to provide wider support to our community. We encourage anyone interested to RSVP to Gillian by email with a short summary of what you want to talk about and she will try to ensure that someone helpful will be available. Learn more »
Small Grant Deadline
The next small grant deadline (requests of $10,000 or less) for the MHCHG program is Friday, January 13, 2023
This week's blog post is from Scott County Historical Society. Have a blog? Let us know!
As I Remember: Christmas
This blog post contains excerpts from “As I Remember,” a compilation of oral histories from Scott County’s senior citizens in 1980.
Agnes Eilers Morlock, Jordan
Winter approaching, Christmas thoughts were in the air. Christmas was always a special event. Mother, with all her handiwork, provided many surprises. Dad, being a carpenter at hand, did his part with the toys. Everything was homemade. Our Christmas Tree was the most beautiful. It was usually a large tree with white real candles. These were burned only once, while we sang Christmas carols. The ornaments were animal cookies. It took nine days to mature the dough and then it was rolled and cut out and frosted in white on both sides.
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This week's post is from East Side Freedom Library. Have a video channel or podcast? Let us know!
Bill Onasch Collection
Come and enjoy these among other books from this collection donated on behalf of Labor Activist Bill Onasch! Watch Video »
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From the collections of the Preston Historical Society. Image used with permission. They are looking for assistance in identifying what is happening in this photograph.
Be sure to check with each organization for COVID-19 updates and safety measures for in-person events.
Exhibit - New Art Show Explores Area Buildings
January 6 through February 19 - Winona: Winona County History Center - The paintings and drawings of vernacular buildings by Paul Burmeister will be on display. Regional, vernacular building types have become a priority for the artist who was born and raised in Winona. His acrylic paintings are built up very slowly, from initial drawing to final adjustments, using many, mostly thin layers of transparent-to-translucent-to-opaque color. The artist will give a brief gallery talk on January 6, at 5 pm. Cost: Free. For more information call 507-454-2723.
Tour - Doors Open Minneapolis Venue Info Session
December 21 - Online: 12 to 1 pm. Rethos - Doors Open Minneapolis is an annual weekend-long event that gives the public the opportunity to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give visitors a free behind-the-scenes look at over 100 exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will provide unique perspectives that illustrate why these venues, people, and businesses, are central to our city’s identity. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Event - Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride Concludes
December 26 - Mankato: Blue Earth County Library - This year will be the final 38 + 2 Memorial Ride. The 330-mile horseback ride from Lower Brule, SD to Mankato, MN started in 2005 to honor the 40 Dakota Warriors who were hanged in Mankato between 1862-64. The ride, which began December 10, will end with a ceremony at Reconciliation Park at 10 am and a documentary screening to follow at the Blue Earth County Library at 11 am. Cost: Free. Learn more »
Event - Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
December 26 through January 2 - St. Cloud: Stearns History Museum - Check your knowledge and learn a little about Central Minnesota history while exploring Heritage Park and Stearns History Museum grounds. Scavenger Hunt forms can be found at the Museum during open hours or at the drop box located outside the Museum entrance. All returned forms will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Cost: Free. For more information call 320-253-8424.
Highlighted Museum: Longfellow House, interpretive information center. Operated by the Minneapolis Park Board, Minneapolis, MN.
Photograph by William Wesen, released into the public domain by its author.
Talking Trades
3rd Friday of the Month - Online: 12 pm (CT). The Campaign for Historic Trades - The Talking Trades series will give historic trades trainers, educators, and supporters a regular networking opportunity to learn from colleagues and hear about programs from across the country. Cost: No cost. Learn more »
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits
January 10 - Webinar: 2 pm. (CT). Firespring – You may be surprised to learn that Facebook is less important than you’ve been told. Cover the basics of using social media for your nonprofit organization and get handy tips for the “Big 3”: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Cost: No cost to attend. Learn more »
Storage Techniques Course
January 9 - Online: Join Instructor Rebecca Newberry for this 4-week course. You will learn about the materials, tools, ideas, and techniques needed to create quality storage mounts. You will design and build a storage mount for an object of your choosing and plan a storage improvement project for a collection of objects using archival materials and techniques. This course is also useful if you are preparing a collections move. Cost: $400. Learn more »
Fundamentals of Budgeting
January 10 - Online: 9 am to 12 pm (CT). Propel Nonprofits - Budgeting can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn to use budgeting as another tool for you to tell the story of your organization’s plans, priorities, and aspirations. Propel’s 10-step budgeting process will also highlight ways to engage your board and staff across the organization. Cost: $75. Learn more »
Creating Preservation-Quality Oral Histories
January 12 - Online: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (CT). Northeast Document Conservation Center - Learn about the technical considerations that go into making a recording preservation quality. Cost: $45. Learn more »
Conservator’s Corner: Where Does the Mold Go? A Conservator’s Decisions About Dry-Cleaning
January 12 – Online: 11 am (CT). Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts - What actually happens when a conservator uses dry-cleaning tools on mold-infested paper? In this technical webinar, the instructor will explore in detail the behavior of mold on paper. Cost: Free. Learn more »
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Preservation Assistance Grant for Smaller Institutions
January 12, 2023 - (Deadline): National Endowment for the Humanities - These grants help small and mid-sized institutions — such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities — improve their ability to preserve and care for their significant humanities collections. Learn more »
Landmarks of American History and Culture Grants
February 1, 2023 - (Deadline): National Endowment for the Humanities - Grants that support a series of one-week workshops for K-12 educators across the nation to enhance and strengthen humanities teaching. Learn more »
Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation
February 1, 2023 - (Deadline): National Trust for Historic Preservation - Grants for planning activities and education efforts focused on preservation. Learn more »
Dangers and Opportunities of Technology: Perspectives from the Humanities
February 2, 2023 - (Deadline): National Endowment for the Humanities - This program supports research that examines technology and its relationship to society through the lens of the humanities. NEH is particularly interested in projects that examine the role of technology in shaping current social and cultural issues. Learn more »
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors
March 1, 2023 - (Deadline): National Trust for Historic Preservation - Grants that assist in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Learn more »
Luverne is a small southwest Minnesota town of almost 5,000 people. But, now, as the result of an exhibit at the Rock County History Center, there are more nutcrackers than people in the town.
Thousands of nutcrackers line the shelves and cabinets at the museum. From miniatures to 8-foot statues, there are no duplicates on the shelves stretching around the rooms. There’s even a whole section dedicated to Tchaikovsky’s 1892 "Nutcracker" ballet with musical dolls. Continue Reading on Inforum »
At the Runestone Museum, their volunteer Deb works on their 2023 Wall Calendar to help museum staff and volunteers keep track of field trips, member events, exhibit sneak peeks, industry Zoom meetings, board meetings, committee meetings, maintenance appointments, funding deadlines, etc., etc... Learn more »
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Reminder: Due to COVID-19 all Heritage Preservation Department staff (Grants Office and Local History Services) are working remotely until further notice. If you need to connect with a specific staff member, please email them directly.
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