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Kanabec History Center
805 West Forest Avenue Mora, Minnesota
Mailing Address: PO Box 113, Mora MN 55051
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The Kanabec History Center opened to the public in 1978.
Operated by the Kanabec County Historical Society, the Center
is located on 37 acres bordering the Snake River on the west side
of Mora, MN. The main facility contains an exhibition hall, climate
controlled storage areas, reference library, conference room,
gift shop and office space. The Coin School, constructed
in 1898, now serves as an education building for Kanabec History Center programs. It is also available for meeting use and other community classes. Currently yoga classes are held there twice a week. The one room Whittier School house is used for Old Tyme Country School classes each summer. *Meeting Rooms available for rent * Museum Gift Shop & Antique Nook *Research Materials including County Newspapers from 1884 to present. *Reference Card Catalog by Name for Obits, Marriage and Birth Announcements |
Upcoming Events
| Next KHC Cafe The Third Saturday of the Month - 7 to 10 p.m. June 20, July18, Aug. 15., Sept. 19 The third Saturday of the month, until further notice, the Kanabec History Center conference room will be transformed into a Cafe´ with music, games and refreshments. Each month a different area restaurant will be featured selling their wares. The games, music and coffee are free, (donations appreciated). It's fun time to get together with friends and hear some local musicians. The April 18 Cafe will be held in the historic Coin School on the History Center grounds. Rummage Sale Thursday June 18 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Friday June 19 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kanabec History Center is holding a rummage sale fundraiser on Thursday June 18 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. We are asking our members to donate items for the sale any type of household furnishings, decorative items, sports equipment, anything except no clothing, no televisions will be accepted. We can start accepting items two weeks prior to the event beginning June 2 during History Center regular hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Thursday the History Center will also have a food booth serving breakfast items and coffee in the a.m. and switching to hot dogs for lunch and dinner. The evening will end with the first Summer Concert featuring the TIMELESS Band with music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.The Sale will continue Friday June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. no food booth on Friday. The Rummage Sale event will kick off Mora’s Birthday Celebration which will begin Friday evening and Saturday downtown Mora. The Kanabec History Center exhibits will be open to the public during its regular hours. Summer Concert Series Set Outdoors, bring your lawn chair!! Serving Food 5 to 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Concerts last from 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Thurs. June 18 - TIMELESS, play list a blast to the past 50's, 60' and 70's with some contemporary selections. Thurs. July 9 - Wickedwood Artists Paul Imholte and Karie Oberg perform traditional American standards from the 30's & 40's and some original music. Powerful vocals and instrumentals. Thurs Aug. 20 - The ELVIS Experience Steve Marcio take you through the many transformations of Elvis through the years. All your favorites. "Winner of National Elvis Impersonator Contest in Branson MO." Drawing Your Environment One with Kathy Hovland June 23, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 24, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. June 25, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 26, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Drawing Your Environment Two with Kathy Hovland July 7, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 8, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. July 9, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 10, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fee $60 see education page for details July 18 KHC Annual Garden Tour & Brunch Tickets are on Sale now. Advance: KHC Members $10.50Non-Members $12.00Tickets July 18 $15.00 everyone. Brunch served at the History Center 9 to 11 a.m. Gardens open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.MUST HAVE TICKET TO VIEW GARDENS Old Tyme Country School Session I July 27-31 Session II Aug. 10-14-(Sorry Already Full) Session III Aug. 17-21 Cost of one week session;KHC members $40, Non-members $50 See Old Tyme Country School page for more details and registration form. More History Center Event Listings View History Center Event Posters
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