Mission :
Our mission is to gather, preserve and disseminate history for the enjoyment and education of young and old, residents and travelers alike. The artifacts donated to the museum, are symbols of our pride in the past. We are thankful for the foresight and hard work of this organization's founders and we continue to be dedicated to preserving our county heritage.
It's here! The new exhibit you've waited for. Now it's time for you to take your place in history! History happens when you least expect it You're minding your own business, just living life, then POW! You find yourself on the wall of a…
Read More »What One Family Discovered Through Genealogy Join Jessica Nelson as she shares her remarkable experience tracking down her husband’s paternal side. During this course, she will share how her experience became more than enthralling detective…
Read More »Program alert! Sept. 27 from 4-6 p.m. Family Mini-Archives Taking your place in history means preserving what you know--even if it feels small. In this program, learn how to create your own family archive with ACHS Archivist Kassandra Mackenthun…
Read More »An evening out with art (aka Jon Arfstrom) GET TICKETS HERE See the art, watch the films, hear the stories, and compete for a prize creating an Arfstrom print of your own Reserve your tickets now for August 22 at 7 p.m. at the History Center!…
Read More »The Anoka County Historical Society received a grant award for $10,000 to digitize the Olson Family Collection, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource courtesy of the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants. …
Read More »Jell-O racing is BACK in BLAINE Friday! Sponsor a car at the Jell-O Derby for only $10 and find out which flavor is the fastest! (Add $10.00 as a custom amount in the form.) Pledge your support of local history and buckle up for the action …
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