Monthly Highlights — WCHS

There's just something about a good saloon. The bar was usually a giant intricate wooden center piece and the decor created a relaxing atmosphere. In smaller towns, these saloons became gathering places after a hard days work, could hold impromptu to

Here's a fun collaboration! The Buffalo Community Orchestra will be holding two concerts related to the American Spirit. More specifically, part of the concert includes a piece about Ellis Island and the immigrants that made their way into America.

NEW ITEMS DAILY!! This online-only event starts Thursday, May 2nd at noon and ends Friday, May 10 at 4:30pm. Items may be picked up as early as Saturday, May 11 at 9:00am. Bidding is very easy, anonymous, and winning bids may be paid through the auct

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Wright County has numerous places of beauty that need this safeguarding and some TLC. You can check out Earthday.org for more information and activities.

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Being a blacksmith in rural Minnesota came with a lot of heat, sweat, and nerve. These families forged horseshoes, intricate metal designs for homes, to farming implements, and so much more. Their hard work was another essential part of our small tow

Today happens to be NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY!

Each year on April 17th, families are encouraged to search their ancestry and discover any family who may have immigrated through Ellis Island.

Going through a quick search of our WC Ph

Such a great and engaging presentation on genealogy and what we at WCHS has to offer. Last Saturday our very own Research & Reference Librarian Ember, gave an Genealogy 101 class for those interested in knowing more.

There will definitely be fu

Sorry for such a corn-y post, but it is Friday and we're looking forward to an a-maize-ing weekend!😁🌽

Photo - General Ag. Class- Pennants on back wall: 2nd Prize Wright County Corn Judging and 1st prize Wright County Stock Judging. Maple Lake, Min

It's National Pet Day! Today's throwback is for all the pets that have been in our lives. No matter what type of animal they are, we receive joy, calm, chaos, and companionship throughout their time with us.

Photo One - A boy and his goat. Silver C

HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to our Archivist and Collections overseer! Please wish Marisa a very wonderful day.🎉🎂🥳

#wrightcountyhistoricalsociety #happybirthday #archivist

To all those siblings out there, be they loving, or annoying! Happy National Siblings Day to you all.❤️❤️❤️

Polaroids Left to Right:
Photo One - Addie & Nellie Drake, 1904 Owned a variety shop where dairy store is now. Monticello, Minn.

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Did you know that today is National Cherish an Antique Day? At the WCHS, we definitely appreciate all the historical pieces that have been donated. Maybe you should stop on by and take a peek at what we have out in the Galleries? Just sayin'...🤔😉

We did some digital spring cleaning and updated our website. The address stays the same, but we've streamlined to what's important.

If there's a missing page, or something new you'd like to see - contact us and let's talk.

#wrightcountyhistorical

Thanks to @anokacohistory for taking the day and coming to chat with us! Collaboration, cooperation, and communication is key to building a stronger group of historical societies.

We love it when a throwback comes in a timely manner! Starting tomorrow is the Women's NCAA College Basketball Final Four, with the championship game played on Sunday. While the game itself has changed intensely over the many years, the women that pl

The last photo for today's absolutely common and unassuming Monday throwback series.

Photo One - Inter River Inn. Hank, Bob, Harry, Ann, and Gene. Monticello, Minn.

All images are partially from the WC Photo Collection

#wrightcountyhistoricalsocie

#wrightcountyhistoricalsociety #history #blacksmith

There's just something about a good saloon. The bar was usually a giant intricate wooden center piece and the decor created a relaxing atmosphere. In smaller towns, these saloons became gathering places after a hard days work, could hold impromptu to

Here's a fun collaboration! The Buffalo Community Orchestra will be holding two concerts related to the American Spirit. More specifically, part of the concert includes a piece about Ellis Island and the immigrants that made their way into America.

NEW ITEMS DAILY!! This online-only event starts Thursday, May 2nd at noon and ends Friday, May 10 at 4:30pm. Items may be picked up as early as Saturday, May 11 at 9:00am. Bidding is very easy, anonymous, and winning bids may be paid through the auct

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Wright County has numerous places of beauty that need this safeguarding and some TLC. You can check out Earthday.org for more information and activities.

P

Being a blacksmith in rural Minnesota came with a lot of heat, sweat, and nerve. These families forged horseshoes, intricate metal designs for homes, to farming implements, and so much more. Their hard work was another essential part of our small tow

Today happens to be NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY!

Each year on April 17th, families are encouraged to search their ancestry and discover any family who may have immigrated through Ellis Island.

Going through a quick search of our WC Ph

Such a great and engaging presentation on genealogy and what we at WCHS has to offer. Last Saturday our very own Research & Reference Librarian Ember, gave an Genealogy 101 class for those interested in knowing more.

There will definitely be fu

Sorry for such a corn-y post, but it is Friday and we're looking forward to an a-maize-ing weekend!😁🌽

Photo - General Ag. Class- Pennants on back wall: 2nd Prize Wright County Corn Judging and 1st prize Wright County Stock Judging. Maple Lake, Min

It's National Pet Day! Today's throwback is for all the pets that have been in our lives. No matter what type of animal they are, we receive joy, calm, chaos, and companionship throughout their time with us.

Photo One - A boy and his goat. Silver C

HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to our Archivist and Collections overseer! Please wish Marisa a very wonderful day.🎉🎂🥳

#wrightcountyhistoricalsociety #happybirthday #archivist

To all those siblings out there, be they loving, or annoying! Happy National Siblings Day to you all.❤️❤️❤️

Polaroids Left to Right:
Photo One - Addie & Nellie Drake, 1904 Owned a variety shop where dairy store is now. Monticello, Minn.

Photo T

Did you know that today is National Cherish an Antique Day? At the WCHS, we definitely appreciate all the historical pieces that have been donated. Maybe you should stop on by and take a peek at what we have out in the Galleries? Just sayin'...🤔😉

We did some digital spring cleaning and updated our website. The address stays the same, but we've streamlined to what's important.

If there's a missing page, or something new you'd like to see - contact us and let's talk.

#wrightcountyhistorical

Thanks to @anokacohistory for taking the day and coming to chat with us! Collaboration, cooperation, and communication is key to building a stronger group of historical societies.

We love it when a throwback comes in a timely manner! Starting tomorrow is the Women's NCAA College Basketball Final Four, with the championship game played on Sunday. While the game itself has changed intensely over the many years, the women that pl

So much fun!😁🎉

The last photo for today's absolutely common and unassuming Monday throwback series.

Photo One - Inter River Inn. Hank, Bob, Harry, Ann, and Gene. Monticello, Minn.

All images are partially from the WC Photo Collection

#wrightcountyhistoricalsocie

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