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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
The Friends of the Grass Lake Church Continue to Work on the Restoration of the Historic Landmark Built
in 1898 the Grass Lake Mission church is the last remaining building of
the original town of Grass Lake established in 1883. The town consisted
of several businesses, two churches and the Edison School. The town
began to die out when bypassed by the railroad. The church sat idle
since the 1960’s, until the Friends of the Grass Lake Church was formed
and began to restore the structure. The building now owned by the
Kanabec History Center, will be available for rental when
restoration is completed. To See the Church: Directions: Take Hwy. 65 to MN 70 go East on 70 then South on County Road 43 (Queen Street) then turn West on 133rd. The Church is on 133rd. 320-679-1665 Old Tyme Country School 2010 Schedule Week One: July 26 through 30 Week Two: August 2 through 6 (FILLED) Week Three: August 9 through 13 The school day is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costumes, classroom materials, games, music and activities are all based on the early 1900's. Its a fun way to experience and learn history. Tuition for the week is 440 for KHC members and $50 for non-members. Call 320-679-1665 to register or stop in at 805 West Forest Avenue in Mora for registration materials or print out a form here printable form Summer Lemonade Concert Series 2010 Schedule Thurs. June 17 White Knuckles Bluegrass Band Thurs. July 15 Fiddle Fest Emceed by Thurs. August 19 The Northern Lights Bluegrass Band. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and run for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. There is free lemonade with pop, root beer floats and bars available for purchase. (Note we are NOT selling hot dogs this year.) The concessions will be open 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring Your Lawn Chair and Join Your Neighbors for this FREE concert series. Saturday. July 31 Advance Tickets: KHC members $10.50 Brunch served 9 to 11 am. Gardens open The Kanabec History Center is hosting 10th annual History Center Tour of Gardens and Brunch fund raiser on Saturday July 31. The brunch at the Kanabec History Center served from 9 am. to 11 am, includes a variety of muffins, coffee cakes, fruit, yogurt, coffee, juice etc. The gardens open at 10 am. NEW GARDENS EVERY YEAR!! Artists from the Kanabec County Artists Association will be featured in each garden with a display of their work and demonstrating their media, along with a display of the artists works at the History Center.. This
is a self guided tour, maps and information packets are given out at
the brunch. Until that time the participating gardens are top secret. Next KHC Game Night July 17, August 21, September 18 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. Sticks and Stones Arts and Cultural Festival Saturday Sept. 25 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Sept. 26 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring Monroe Crossing Sunday Afternoon This is the second year that the event will be held at the Kanabec History Center partnering with the Kanabec Artists Association to bring you this fun family event. Many artists works on display and for sale with demos throughout the day. Hands on events with the artists. Music throughout the event both outdoors and in the KHC Cafe. A variety of food including pizza from the outdoor oven made on the spot and baked at over 700 degrees. Take the nature walk or go through the tranquility maze. Lots to see, do and eat during this three event. And
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