Tag Archives: Lake Minnewaska

Earliest Glenwood Photographs

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Ann

In 1853, Isaac Stevens conducted an expedition for the Northern Pacific Railway. He wrote the following in his journal and the attached sketch has survived: June 22. – My party broke camp about 6 a.m.  The first obstruction we met … Continue reading →

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Picturesque sites around Pope County

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Ann

As we prepare to host the first ever Glacial Lakes Plein Air festival, we have been brainstorming some of our favorite sites around the county to share with the visiting artists. Here are some of our suggestions…what are yours? We … Continue reading →

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P is also for “Postcards”

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Ann

The Lakeside Ballroom was featured on the Pioneer Public Television series “Postcards” this week. You can catch it this Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. or online at pioneer.org. (Click the link to see the video.) The episode features many images … Continue reading →

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Waterama Weekend

Posted on July 24, 2009 by popecountymuseum

At 54 years and counting, Glenwood Waterama is an historic event as well as a great community promotion for the area. A slide show of parade images through the years is on display at Eagle Bank until the close of … Continue reading →

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Collection find – Seaweed Ball

Posted on May 6, 2009 by popecountymuseum

This 3″ diameter seaweed ball is one of 2 our collection. This one was found and donated by Barbara DeKok in about 1962. Formed naturally in Lake Minnewaska, it is tightly packed seaweed.

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