Come to MCHS Breakfast Club on March 20, 2023. Free coffee and donuts! This month’s topic will be old time winter activities and the St. Patrick’s Day Blizzard of 1965. Event begins at 10:30 am.
Book Available!
November 20, 2020 By
The long awaited book of McLeod County History short stories, written by Brian Haines, and illustrated by David Wegscheid is now available at MCHS. Books can be purchased on site, or can be ordered by calling 320-587-2109 and a copy will be reserved and/or sent to you (shipping rates apply).
Living History
April 14, 2020 By
Sometimes it’s all to easy to forget when you are living in history. Though the covid-19 pandemic is wearing on society, now is the best time to record your thoughts on this historic event as to let future generations know our thoughts and feelings today – as it is happening. Feel free to fill out the form below. If you wish to remain anonymous, type the word “anonymous” in the field asking your name. Your responses will be recorded and put into an album that will be available, for years to come, in the MCHS archive library.
Thanks, and stay healthy.
Living in History
Share your thoughts on covid-19. How has it impacted your life, and how do you think it might impact the future.
April programming postponed
December 27, 2018 By
Due to the museum closure, all programming in April will be cancelled or postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Museum Hours
October 23, 2018 By
Our apologies, but due to construction, we are open for research only until mid-February 2019.
History Quest
May 9, 2018 By
The McLeod County Historical Society’s monthly television spot on HCVN will feature a new name with a new twist. Formerly known as “Spotlight on the Collection”, History Quest goes out of the museum to literally walk in the footsteps of McLeod County’s historic figures as we travel to legendary sites in the county. Watch us on cable access channel 7 & 10!