- Statehood Days Events
- In 2008 - We will be celebrating 150 Years since the State of Minnesota defined Otter Tail County's original boundaries with many events including our new temporary exhibit: We Chose Otter Tail County open now through October 15, 2008.
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- April 3, 2008 - Family History Class - 1:30-3:00 p.m. Community Education Class - Uncovering Hidden Treasures: Geneaology at the Historical Society. For more information, please call the museum at (218) 736-6038.
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Volunteer Appreciation Reception
April 4, 2008, 10 a.m.
Program by Sherri Gebert-Fuller, author of Chinese in Minnesota, at 10 a.m. Followed by a reception, including refreshments honoring our dedicated members and volunteers.
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- April 4, 2008 - The Big Read: Featuring Sherri Gebert-Fuller, author of Chinese in Minnesota - 10 a.m. - Part of our Why Choose Otter Tail County? Series – Her presentation will include a power point presentation which uses photographs from the Minnesota Historical Society collection. For more information, please contact Missy at the museum at (218) 736-6038.
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- April 11, 2008 - Koffee Klatch - 10 a.m. Why Choose Otter Tail County? Series – A Writers Prospective – with Al Seltz. A job at Otter Tail Power brought Al Seltz to Fergus Falls, but is it the lakes that have kept him here? Al will share some of the memories he has compiled into his new book, "Boats I Remember." For more information, please call the museum at (218) 736-6038.
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- April 12, 2008 - What's It Program - 1 p.m. Your chance to bring in that old tool, gadit or whatchamacallit and have it identified by our local expert, Bill Watkins. Bill has spent a lifetime collecting, buying and selling What's Its. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call Chris at the museum at (218) 736-6038.
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- April 19, 2008 - Land of Amber Waters Program and Tasting - Barringer's Coffee House Downtown Fergus Falls - 5:00 p.m. Join us in welcoming Doug Hoverson, author of The Land of Amer Waters to learn about Minnesota's rich brewing traditions. Dedicated home brewers and casual beer drinkers alike will be amazed by the tales of Minnesota beers and breweries. Hoverson's program includes a tasting from at least half a dozen Minnesota breweries and brewpubs. Appetizers provided by Barringer's Coffee House. Admission to the program and tasting is $12. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot call the Historical Society at 736-6038 or email cschuelke@otchs.org
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- April 21, 2008 - The Big Read: Daniel Ford, Author of Flying Tigers to speak at the Museum - Noon. Stop by the museum gift shop to purchase a copy of Flying Tigers: Claire Chennault and His American Volunteers, 1941-1942. For more information, please call Missy at the museum at (218) 736-6038.
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- April 22, 2008 - Township Historian Meeting - Ottertail Community Center, Ottertail, Minnesota. Potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. Program at 7:00 p.m. - Program features Executive Director, Chris Schuelke and Curator of Collections, Kathy Evavold who will share information found in the temporary exhibit "We Chose Otter Tail County." For more information, please call the museum at (218) 736-6038.
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Historic Preservation Month Events
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- May 6, 2008 - The Changing Face of Fergus Falls Part I - 7:00 p.m. Explore the collective work of Lillian Whething and her son Gene. An avid photographer, Lillian channeled her hobby through the decades by taking hundreds of photographs of Fergus Falls post World War II. You will be guided through this slide presentation by Executive Director, Chris Schuelke. For more information contact Chris as (218) 736-6038 or cschuelke@otchs.org This is a joint event brought to you by OTCHS and the Historic Preservation Commission. Free and open to the public.
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- May 7, 2008 - BUSeum Program "VANISHED: German-American Civilian Internment, 1941-48 - This project will bring the BUSeum to Fergus Falls from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in our parking lot. With a program by Traces Midwest/World War II Narrative History Museum Executive Director, Michael Luick-Thrams at 1:00 pm. This event funded by Minnesota Humanities Center. Free and open to the public.
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- May 13, 2008 - The Changing Face of Fergus Falls Part II - 7:00 p.m. Explore the collective work of Lillian Whething and her son Gene. An avid photographer, Lillian channeled her hobby through the decades by taking hundreds of photographs of Fergus Falls post World War II. You will be guided through this slide presentation by Executive Director, Chris Schuelke. For more information contact Chris as (218) 736-6038 or cschuelke@otchs.org This is a joint event brought to you by OTCHS and the Historic Preservation Commission. Free and open to the public.
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Statehood Days May 11-18, 2008
2008 marks the 150th birthday of Minnesota. Our Internation Museum Days will reflect this big event.
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International Museum Days May 15 - 16, 2008
Featuring: Blue Frog Traders Suppliers of Fur Trade Era Goods, Collectors and Re-Enacters.
Teachers should contact Education Coordinator, Missy Hermes to sign up at 218-736-6038 or email mhermes@otchs.org
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- May 27, 2008 - Annual Walking Tour of Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls - 5:00 p.m. Originally known as Mount Faith Cemetery, Oak Grove has been an integral part of Fergus Falls since settlement in the late 1860s. Guides lead groups to ten grave sites, where interpreters tell the history of the individuals buried there. Admission $5/per person. For more information, please call the museum at (218) 736-6038.
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- June 9-11, 2008 - County On Stage Workshop.
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- June 12, 2008 - Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Fergus Falls - 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - $4/per person.
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- June 12, 2008 - Gerta Gala - 6 p.m. - Kaddatz Gallery, Downtown Fergus Falls.
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- June 17, 2008 - Membership Appreciation Picnic - 5:30 p.m.
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- July 4, 2008 - Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - TBA.
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- July 8, 2008 - Carlisle Band Concert - Courthouse Grounds - Noon. Lunch served by the Carlisle-French 4-H.
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- August 7, 2008 - Play "The Emigrants" - 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Academy - TBA
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- August 8, 2008 - Play "The Emigrants" - 7:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Academy - TBA
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- August 22, 2008 - Brewers' Fest - The Eagles Club - - 7:00 p.m.
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