Our museum is open seasonally May 1st through October 1st. The building is
the original Hubbard County Courthouse built in 1900. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Admission
is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. We are located at 301 Court
Street in Park Rapids, MN. Tours are available. Please call
ahead if you have a large group, (218) 732-5237. Call for details about our programs.
The interior of the museum retains the original tin ceilings, eight vaults,
and the gilded 14 karat gold lettering on the office doors. Your visit offers an opportunity to delve into the beginnings
of our county. Each room depicts a different aspect of early life in the area. We encourage you to take a step
back in time and enjoy learning about the history of our community.
The museum is host to thousands of visitors each year, which is remarkable
considering the size of the community and that we are only open from May to October. Our visitors are all favorably impressed
by what they see and do not expect to find such a wonderful museum in a small town like ours. We are very proud of the accomplishments
in our museum and feel that we perform a valuable service to the citizens of Park Rapids and surrounding communities. We provide
a cultural and educational center, and by its location, a historical setting in which to preserve the nature of our rich cultural
heritage. The museum does not charge admission; donations are our main source of income. Membership
to the Hubbard County Historical Society offers the opportunity to support the museum, receive our quarterly newsletter and
listen to guest speakers at our monthly meetings.
We have the following Fund Raisers planned
for 2012
Wrangler’s Chuck Wagon Dinner
Saturday April 21, 2012 at the American Legion in Park Rapids. Roast Beef Dinner, Baked Potato, Baked Beans and a Sourdough
Biscuit with an Ice Cream Sundae for dessert. Tickets are being pre sold for $9.00 each, mail your check to the museum and
we will mail you a ticket! Silent Auction items are needed for that evening also, your support is greatly appreciated!
Crazy
Days Root Beer Floats on Main Street Thursday July 26 and Friday July 27
Soup and Salad Luncheon Friday September 14, 2012 in The Great Hall upstairs at the Museum
H.C.H.S. Mission Statement
The mission of the Hubbard County Historical Museum is to provide
an historical setting to educate the public and display our county's heritage through generous donations from the community
and its residents, past and present.
Here is a short video tour of the Hubbard County Historical
Museum featuring some of our collection.
Upcoming Events
All meetings will be held at 7PM at the new courthouse next door to the Historical
Museum. The meeting room in the new courthouse basement is handicap accessible.
Tuesday, May 1 - 2012
Museum Opens for the Season
Monday May 21
Meeting at new courthouse.
Dave Anderson will be sharing his trip to the Battlefields of WWII Europe.
Monday June 25
Meeting at new courthouse.
A special night of music with Bill Dahl and Mark Bridge. If weather permits we will be on the Courthouse
lawn..bring a chair!
Sunday, July 29 At the Museum
July, 30 Meeting at new courthouse.
Civil War Sunday from 1 to 4 on the front lawn of the museum
weather permitting, will be held inside if it rains.
Program
by Dean Urdahl "The Dakota Conflict"
Monday August 27
Meeting at new courthouse.
Alice and her friends are Suffragettes, come to the meeting and hear what they have to say about Woman's Suffrage
in Minnesota.
Monday September 24
Meeting at new courthouse.
Our take on Antiques Roadshow, bring in your antique items and we will help you discover their value.
Monday October 29
Meeting at new courthouse. Annual Meeting
Hubbard County Historical Society • 301 Court St. • P.O. Box 327
