Tag Archives: Pope County Historical Society

A is for Archives

Pope County Museum A-Z is back by popular demand! This time I will focus on the museum as a whole rather than the Helbing Collection. As collection manager, I work primarily with the three dimensional objects in the collection – … Continue reading

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Fine Art Fundraiser at Pope County Museum

Original paintings, prints and a craft item or two are up for bids. The Pope County Historical Society is holding a silent auction of “gently used art.” Paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures have been contributed by collectors and artists to … Continue reading

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Legacy Grant!

Legacy grant awards were announced yesterday. PCHS was awarded $81,391 to replace and upgrade our heating system. Thank you Minnesota Voters!! Fixing our failing heating system will protect our artifacts from the extreme temperature changes that take place when the … Continue reading

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