Volunteer Appreciation Reception Monday, May 11

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless but because they’re priceless.” – Sherry Anderson
We will be honoring our volunteers on Monday, May 11 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. with a program featuring William L. Devitt, Author of Shavetail: The Odyssey of an Infantry Lieutenant in WWII at noon. Refreshments will be served after the [...]

World War II Roundtable Continues

April 13, Part 5: A Deadly Calling
May 11, Part 6: Special Guest William L. Devitt Author of Shavetail
June 8, Part 7: A Deadly Calling
July 13, Part 8: Pride of Our Nation
August 10, Part 9: Pride of Our Nation
Meets at the historical society, beginning at noon. Coffee is served for a free will offering.

Fergus Falls High School presents “My Head In Butter: Celebrating 150 Years of Minnesota History”

This play was developed by students and faculty of the Fergus Falls High School who did the research in the library of the Otter Tail County Historical Society.
Performances will be on Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fergus Falls Theater in beautiful downtown Fergus Falls.
All Tickets [...]

Coffee Klatch: “Stealing the County Seat” Friday, March 27 @ 10 a.m.

OTCHS Executive Director, Chris Schuelke, will discuss the most famous county legend at this seasons final coffee time program on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10 a.m. We have had amazing turnout for this series held in conjunction with our new exhibit Myths and Legends! Thank you.

New Exhibit Myths & Legends Opens February 13, 2009

This exhibit brings together some of the more edgy stories from Otter Tail County’s past. It provides everyone from the casual vacationer to the longtime resident, with a smorgasbord of surprises that are sure to both disturb and delight.
Opening Friday, February 13, 2009
Open House from 4 – 8 p.m.
Illustrated Lecture on Film Noir by Lance [...]

World War II Discussion at Museum

Statisticians estimate that nearly 1,000 veterans of World War II die everyday. Realizing that our communities are quickly losing this valuable historical resource, the Otter Tail County Historical Museum has begun a World War II discussion group. This group meets on the second Monday of each month at noon at the Museum. Interested persons from [...]

History 1/2 (Half) Day

No school? Why not spend the day at the museum with your family! New offering from our education department for elementary age students. For a nominal fee of $4.00 for adults and $1.00 for students, we provide a museum lesson with hands-on artifacts, craft projects, and admission to the museum galleries. The History 1/2 (Half) [...]

World War II Roundtable Begins December 8, 2008

Join us Monday, December 8, 2008 at Noon as we begin our discussion on World War II.
We will continue the discussion on the following Mondays: Jan. 12; Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11, Jun. 8; Jul. 13, Aug. 10, Sep. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7, 2009.