Tag Archives: Minnesota

Even Earlier Glenwood photos

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Ann

This image of Glenwood was found in the box with the Trenham photos. As I was researching the other images, I assumed this one was also from 1876. I was feeling pretty smart and able to identify the buildings. But, … Continue reading →

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J is for J.F. Skinner’s Doctor Bag

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ann

Pope County Museum A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week, I will highlight an item or items from our Museum collection. This week’s item is a Doctor’s bag of medicine used by Dr. John F. Skinner of … Continue reading →

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I is for Indian War of 1862

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Ann

Pope County Museum A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week, I will highlight an item or items from our Museum collection. Next week is the 150th anniversary of the start of the Dakota War.  There were only … Continue reading →

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H is for Horseshoe

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Ann

Pope County Museum A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week, I will highlight an item or items from our Museum collection. This week’s item is a horseshoe. This horseshoe cushioned in rubber was clamped on the horse’s … Continue reading →

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The Pope County Museum Presents ‘Minnesota On the Map’

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Ann

Come visit the Pope County Museum November 16-January 16 and see “Minnesota on the Map,” a traveling exhibition that features dozens of maps ranging from Louis Hennepin’s 1683 map of the upper Mississippi River Valley to a satellite map of … Continue reading →

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