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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 New Membership Special BOGO!! Buy a • New • Gift or • Renewal Membership and get a membership to give a friend! Help preserve the roots of Kanabec County Enjoy KHC Member Benefits and Introduce friends and family to the Kanabec History Center. Learn more about KHC membership click on membership in the side bar! or call 320-679-1665 |
Upcoming Events
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Winter Speaker Series Sat. Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. A presentation by Native American Historian & International Speaker Jack Peel The presentation will focus on the everyday lives and activities in the northern woodlands. The program presets a glimpse of life as it was at the time of European contact throught he fur trade. Mr. peel brings a wide assortment of Native American artifacts and models to illustrate how the items were used in the day-to-day lives of the Ojibwe people. Sat. March 20 at 2 p.m. A
presentation by local historian Steve Marudas. Besides showing slides
of original logging photos, Steve brings along many artifacts of tools
used in the logging industry The
programs are open to the public as well as Kanabec History Center Members
with a minimum donation of $2 per person.
at the History Center 1 to 3 p.m. In the Historic Coin School
Free snacks and an
opportunity to explore the town's unique history while visiting with
Vasaloppet participants from around the world. Next KHC Game Night and Jam Session The Third
Saturday of the Month Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 On the third Saturday of the month, until further notice, the Kanabec History Center conference room will be transformed into a Café with music, games and refreshments. The games, music and coffee are free, (donations appreciated). It's fun time to get together with friends and hear some local musicians. Feb. 20 Annual Rockathon "Rock Around the Clock" Fundraiser 7 to 7 Sponsor a Team for $100 or make a pledge at any level. Free Snack, Games, Quiet Room for Reading. Sign to Rock or Come Cheer on the Rockers, Visit the History Center. |
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Workshops Coming in March |
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Photograpy Workshops All are evening workshops, fee is $25 each Call 320-679-1665 to register. MUST PRE-REGISTER & PRE-PAY
March 3 Digital Camera Basics 7 to 9:30 pm Digital camera can be overwhelming. In this class we will go ove the very basic features of digital cameras: batteries, memory cards, deleting and saving images and connecting to the tv or computer. If you are interested in purchasing a new camera some basic information willbe shared. BRING CAMERA (with chargerd batteries) MANUAL. March 10 Understanding the Camera 7 to 9:30 pm Cameras have advanced greatly since the day of simply "pointing and shooting." Even the smallest camera has a lot more capability than most photographers are aware of. In this worshop, we will discuss how a camera works, the difference betwwen SLR and point and shoot cameras and film and digital cameras. We will spend time negotiating the menus and options of digital cmaera. Since each camera has a differnet program, it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL THAT EACH PERSON BRING THEIR CAMERA AND MAUAL TO THE CLASS. Open to all levels, both digital and film cameras. March 17 Opening the Photographer's "Eye" 7 to 9:00 pm In this workshop we will discuss waht makes a pleasing photograph rather than just a snapshot. We will discuss composition-just what goes into creating a pleasing image. Photography literally meas to "write with light" so we will discuss how to work with natural light and on camera flash. Films and processing will also be discussed if film camera users are in the class. Appropriate for all levels, digital and film cameras, point and shoot and SLR. March 31 Take Your Camera Off Automatic 7 to 9:30 pm Today's cameras have automatic exposure setting that will give the correct exposure in most situations. However, there are situations when one wants to override the automatic settings and control the shutter speed and aperture or create special effects. we will discuss aperture and shutter speeds and other factors like ISO that affect getting a more corectly exposed image. Apporpriate for SLR camera owners. BRING CAMERA AND MAUAL |
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