EVENTS
Please check back here for future events.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL CREAM CAN SUPPER - SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 2025
See separate page on this site for specific info on that event.
PAST EVENT
Sunday April 6th
Easter Egg Decorating and Spring Crafts for kids & teens.
We had paints, markers & stickers to jazz up wooden, plastic and papier mache eggs, and wood & foam cut outs to decorate.
Seven kids attended; there was amazing creativity! There were marbled eggs, fingerprinted eggs, striped eggs, camo eggs : )
We enjoyed snacks and punch & everyone went home with a bag of chocolate filled eggs.
PAST EVENT
On Sunday March 16th we had a St Pat’s celebration at the museum.
Kids and adults did scavenger hunts for a pot of gold (candy!);
we had coloring and activity sheets, Irish trivia, Irish music in the background, and lots of green cookies and leprechaun punch.
Over 25 people of all ages came to have fun. Thanks to all who helped and who attended!
Please note: Two or more Board members may be present at events at the museum, but no business will be conducted.
Past Events 2024
Details on the Dunn County Historical Society's Annual Meeting Sun. Nov. 3, 2024 are on the Annual Meeting page; see our Home Page for the button.
August 17 - The Dakota War of 1862 and Its Aftermath, Including the Battle of Killdeer Mountain
Dan Aichele, summer admin intern for the museum, gave an informative illustrated presentation on the history
of this conflict
and the causes of the local battle that followed in 1864.
This was the final event in the Summer 2024 series that Dan organized.
Details on the Dunn County Historical Society's Annual Meeting Sun. Nov. 3, 2024 are on the Annual Meeting page; see our Home Page for the button.
PAST EVENT
July 7, 2024
HERStory - Women's History of the 1800's - Sue Powers Hartman, Presenter
Did you ever wonder what women’s lives were like 100+ years ago?
What did they wear? Where did they live? What was expected of them?
Using her collection of 28″ dolls, Sue shared women’s history of the era and insights
on their lives and clothing. Each doll was dressed in a handmade historically accurate costume.
Sue re-created varied women’s dresses from throughout the 1800’s after doing careful research.
She answered many questions after her presentation, and then we enjoyed refreshments and a time to visit.
In the photo below, Sue shows a doll dressed in a fish-tail style skirt.
Below, Sue shows an antique dress bodice that a woman would have worn in the late 1800’s.
PAST EVENT
June 19th - The Rise and Fall of the Railroad in Dunn County
Neil Thomas, local railroad history expert,
presented a detailed overview of the Northern Pacific Railroad’s time in Dunn County,
illustrated with a Power Point of photos and drawings.
There were coloring activities for kids.
After the program, hot dogs, chips, fruit punch and desserts were served to attendees.
