Special Events & Programs Archive
Archive Started November 30, 2011 |
November 14 - December 30 Temporary Traveling Exhibit: Minnesota's 10 Most Endangered Historic Places. Among the buildings on the 2011 list is the Fergus Falls State Hospital. For more information on the exhibit visit the Preservations Alliance web site. Open House on Monday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and view the display before or after Myron Broschat's program on the Battle of the Buldge. Cider and cookies will be provided. |
| November 21 - Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting - 2 p.m. Meet 3rd Monday of each month. |
| December 5 - OPEN HOUSE - Otter Tail County's Military Past - at noon Myron Broschat presents on the Battle of the Bulge, largest and bloodiest battle of World War II. Free and Open to the Public. |
'Tis the Season...At the Museum December 15, 16 & 17 December 15 - 'Tis the Season... - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Enjoy hot cider, Christmas music, Bake Sale, Plum Pudding Program, Readings from authors of the book Lake Region Review and blow-out savings in our gift shop. |
| December 16 - 'Tis the Season - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Enjoy hot cider, Christmas music, Bake Sale, Plum Pudding Program, Readings from authors of the book Lake Region Review and blow-out savings in our gift shop. |
| December 17 - 'Tis the Season - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Enjoy hot cider, Christmas music, Bake Sale, Children's activities, Plum Pudding Program, Readings from authors of the book Lake Region Review and blow-out savings in our gift shop. |
| December 19 - Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting - 2 p.m. Meet 3rd Monday of each month. |
| December 23-26 - Closed - Have a very merry holiday! |
2012 |
| January 2 - Closed in observance of the New Year - Happy New Year to all our members, supporters, family and friends. |
| January 16 - Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting - 2 p.m. Meet 3rd Monday of each month. |
February 6 - Otter Tail County's Military Past - Noon - Discussion: A Timeline of Operation Desert Storm. Free and Open to the Public. Twenty years ago, the United States and a coalition of other nations took part in a military conflict known as Desert shield/Desert Storm. Where were you? The Otter Tail County Historical Society invites the public to attend the monthly Military Roundtable on Monday, February 6 at noon at the Historical Museum in Fergus Falls. This month we discuss the events surrounding the first invasion of Iraq in 1991. A Department of Defense timeline of actions leading up to and during Desert Storm will be available. Some Desert Shield/Desert Storm veterans of Otter Tail County will also be featured. Join us as we reflect on the anniversary of the first major conflict after the Cold War. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch. For more information, call (218)736-6038 or email mhermes@otchs.org |
February 7 - Meet Mark Twain! 6:00 p.m. One show only! Join Fergus Falls Reads for its Huck Finn Kick-Off Event. Mark Twain scholar and retired NDSU professor, Bill Cosgrove, has portrayed Mark Twain more than 120 times in the almost 30 years he's been performing. "This is a family-friendly presentation - both informative and humorous!" For more information contact the Fergus Falls Library at 739-9387 or visit the Fergus Falls Reads webpage for a calendar of events. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. |
GRAND OPENING 4-7 p.m. February 10 - Special Temporary Exhibit, Thru October 15, 2012: The State Welcomes You (working title) This exhibit will explore the rich history of Minnesota's 3rd State Hospital, also known as the Regional Treatment Center, and it's impact on Fergus Falls and beyond. For more information on the exhibit opening call the museum at 218-736-6038. |
| February 17 - Friday Morning Coffee Klatch 10 a.m. Guests: Jeanne Cannady and Ginger Newborn Asleson. With nearly 60 years of experience between them, Jeanne and Ginger worked in a variety of nursing positions at the State Hospital |
| February 20 - Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting - 2 p.m. Meet 3rd Monday of each month. |
| February 24 - Friday Morning Coffee Klatch 10 a.m. Guest: Ginny Paulson. A “jack of all trades” Ginny held a many different jobs while at the hospital. This gave her a unique perspective on how it all worked. Free and Open to the Public. |
| March 2 - Friday Morning Coffee Klatch 10 a.m. Guest: Neil Hermann. Past director of staff training and a member of the hospital’s executive committee, Neil Hermann will speak on the ever changing challenge of delivering human services. Free and Open to the Public. |
| March 5 - Otter Tail County's Military Past - Noon - Discussion: Mark Twain and the Civil War, part of the Fergus Falls Reads Huckleberry Finn project. Free and Open to the Public. |
| March 9 - Friday Morning Coffee Klatch 10 a.m. Guest: Friends of Kirkbride. Discover what motivated a group of community members to dedicate themselves to preserving this historic landmark. |
| March 16 - Friday Morning Coffee Klatch 10 a.m. Guest: Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Erin Berg will speak on how historic buildings such as the State Hospital, can lead to economic development. |
| March 19 - Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting - 2 p.m. Meet 3rd Monday of each month. |
| March 23 - Friday Morning Coffee Klatch 10 a.m. Guest: Cliff Knutson. Cliff will speak about the challenge of working as a staff psychologist while at the State Hospital. |
| April 2 - Otter Tail County's Military Past - Discussion: Our Canine Heroes: Military Dogs. Free and Open to the Public. |
| April 16 - Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting - 2 p.m. Meet 3rd Monday of each month. |
| May 7 - Otter Tail County's Military Past - Let's celebrate our Military Nurses during National Nurse's Week. Free and Open to the Public. |
| May 21 - Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting - 2 p.m. Meet 3rd Monday of each month. |
| May 24 - Historic Downtown Fergus Falls Walking Tour - 6:30 p.m. - Meet at the Pamida Parking Lot - $5.00 per person. |
| June 1 - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Tour - 6:30 p.m. - Located between Battle Lake and Clitherall on the south side of Hwy 210 - $5.00 per person. |
| June 7 - Downtown Fergus Falls Mystery Tour, 7:00 p.m. Meet at the River Inn. $5.00 per person. |
| June 19 - Lake Alice Cyclone Tour - 7:00 p.m. - Meet at the St. James Episcopal Church parking lot. $5.00 per person. |
| June 22-23 - Cyclone Days - All Day Fun for the Entire Family - Food, Games, Entertainment - All on the front lawn of the Historical Society/Museum. |
| July 6 - Myths & Legends: Stories from the State Hospital Tour, 7:00 p.m. - Park in the Government Services parking lot. $5.00 per person. |
| July 10 - Carlisle Band Courthouse Band Concert and Lunch - Noon. Bring your lawn chair. Free and open to the public. |
| July 26 - Downtown Fergus Falls Mystery Tour, 7:00 p.m. Meet at the River Inn. $5.00 per person. |
| September 21 - Myths & Legends: Stories from the State Hospital Tour, 5:30 p.m. - Park in the Government Services parking lot. $5.00 per person. |
| October 12 - Brewers Festival, Fergus Falls VFW - 7:00 p.m. |
| October 26 - Haunted Museum - Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. - $5/per person. Due to the graphic nature of the stories, parental discretion is advised. |
| October 26 - Mall-O-Ween - Carnival games and treats at the Westridge Mall in Fergus Falls, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
2013 |
2014 |
| May 30, 2014 - July 11, 2014 - Traveling Exhibit - Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War |
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