MAHNOMEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TELL OUR STORY
We represent the communities of Mahnomen, Waubun, Bejou, Beaulieu and Naytahwaush. We have regular newsletters and regular monthly meetings. The BC Ness History Museum is open three afternoons a week during summer. It is located at 106 N Main Street in Mahnomen. We welcome school groups by appointment.
Check our CALENDAR & BLOG page for info on our latest exhibits and changes for this year. We have an extensive collection of the Mahnomen Pioneer newspaper on microfilm and are working toward digitizing other documents as funding allows. We actively look for grants and donations for operating funds and to make improvements in our exhibits.
Our Communities
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Waubun
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Mahnomen
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Nay-Tah-waush
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Bejou
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Beaulieu
Past Communities
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Duane
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Pine Bend
Meetings
Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month.
March to October.
5:00pm at the Museum
Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Noon - 4:00pm
June 1 to Labor Day
FOR RESEARCH -
218-935-2389 - fall & winter
218-936-5083 - summer
You can email us year round
Donations:
Donations are accepted throughout the year. Arrange for drop off in the winter by calling or emailing.
We are looking for the following:
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Old photos of farming, logging, fur trade, buildings, towns
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Furs, hides of mink, beaver, fox, etc for displaying
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1970-80 computers or early 1980s cell phones
Manager
Beginning in 2025, our manager is now Carol Christensen from Waubun. She will work Wed, Thurs, Fri, this summer and some ours in the off season.
From Our Newsletter
About Us:
The Mahnomen County Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization holding a membership with the Minnesota Historical Society since 1981. We are also a member of the Minnesota Historic Northwest.
“The Mission of the Society shall be the discovery, preservation and sharing of knowledge about the history of Mahnomen County and the State of Minnesota."
Research By Appointment
Email us year round and we will do our best to help you or find another resource for you. During Summer Hours, call ahead or come into the museum for help.
Spring contact number: 218-936-5083 leave a message.
Fall & Winter contact: 218-935-2389 Leave a message
Memorials, Donations, & Memberships
accepted at any time
Mail to PO BOX 123
Mahnomen MN 56557
Wish List
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Lighting in Back Room
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Fix Awning in Front
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Addition to building to take care of water runoff +
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Display space