Archive for the 'Historical Society' Category

Gerda Project Featured in the Fergus Falls Daily Journal

April 2, 2008

Paint hit the canvas on Friday, March 28, during the Historical Society’s Friday morning coffee and discussion with artist Lance Albers. The Fergus Falls Daily Journal printed a copy of the original artwork for all to enjoy or hate - be that as it may. It’s a painting that can get a reaction across the [...]

Steven J. Keillor, author of “Shaping Minnesota’s Identity: 150 Years of State History” will be here during Statehood Days in May

April 2, 2008

More information with date and time will be forthcoming…

Daniel Ford, Author of Flying Tigers: Claire Chennault and His American Volunteers, 1941-1942 to Speak at Historical Society

April 2, 2008

Dan Ford himself, the author, will be leading our discussion on April 21 at noon! This exciting news is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts which is sponsoring The Big Read in Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, and Pelican Rapids this year. He plans to tailor his program to our community, adding information [...]

The History of Brewing in Minnesota

April 2, 2008

Doug Hoverson, author of Land of Amber Waters will be in Fergus Falls at Barringer’s Coffee House on Saturday, April 19, at 5 p.m. to give a program and tasting. Admission is $12. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, please call the Historical Society at 736-6038 or email cschuelke@otchs.org

March/April Newsletter Available Now

April 2, 2008

Our March/April Newsletter should have reached the mail boxes of our members. It is full of the upcoming programs and activities which will be taking place this spring and into the early summer season. For more information check out our Events/Programs page of our website.

Volunteer Appreciation Reception with program by Sherri Gerbert-Fuller, author of the book, Chinese in Minnesota

April 2, 2008

Everyone is invited to our Friday morning program on April 4, at 10:00 a.m. to hear the author of the book, Chinese in Minnesota. This is part of the Why Chose Otter Tail County Series that goes hand-in-hand with our 2008 temporary exhibit We Chose Otter Tail County. Volunteers of the Historical Society are invited [...]

New Exhibit: We Chose Otter Tail County

October 31, 2007

Research for our new exhibit, which will open Friday, February 9, 2008, has commenced. This exhibit will explore the various reasons people have made Otter Tail County, Minnesota, their home. If you have a personal or family story, which includes the reason for choosing Otter Tail County, you would like to share you can [...]

Halloween Carnival

October 8, 2007

A safe and fun event for all ages. Friday, October 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. $5.00 per child (adults free). This fee includes 20 game tickets. Additional ticket may be purchased. We have new games and big prizes this year!