Minnesota Historical Society

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Minnesota Historical Society
Formation1849;175 years ago (1849)
Headquarters Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Website www.mnhs.org

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was founded by the territorial legislature in 1849, almost a decade before statehood. The Society is named in the Minnesota Constitution. It is headquartered in the Minnesota History Center in downtown Saint Paul.

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Although its focus is on Minnesota history, it is not constrained by it. Its work on the North American fur trade has been recognized in Canada as well. [1]

MNHS holds a collection of nearly 550,000 books, 37,000 maps, 250,000 photographs, 225,000 historical artifacts, [2] 950,000 archaeological items, [3] 38,000 cubic feet (1,100 m3) of manuscripts, [4] 45,000 cubic feet (1,300 m3) of government records, 5,500 paintings, prints and drawings; and 1,300 moving image items.[ citation needed ]

Since 2011, MNopedia: The Minnesota Encyclopedia, has been an online "resource for reliable information about significant people, places, events, and things in Minnesota history." The work is funded through a Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant and administered by the Minnesota Historical Society. [5] The Minnesota Historical Society Press (MNHS Press) publishes books on the history and culture of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest with the goal of advancing research, supporting education, and sharing diverse perspectives on Minnesota history. [6] MNHS Press is the oldest publishing company in the state of Minnesota and the largest historical society press in the nation, with more than 500 books in print. MNHS Press also produces the quarterly magazine, Minnesota History (journal).

History

Sketch of Charles K. Smith, founder of the Minnesota Historical Society Sketch of Charles K. Smith by Carl Bohnen around 1915.jpg
Sketch of Charles K. Smith, founder of the Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society was established on October 20, 1849, as the fifth act of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature. [7] : 294  The Society was established earlier than was common for historical societies in other states. As Territorial Governor, Alexander Ramsey recommended saving every newspaper published in the Minnesota Territory. Ramsey stated "the preservation by a community, of materials for the composition of its history, when a future time shall require it to be written, is a task not without its uses; and, when early commenced, easily accomplished." [7] : 295  Charles K. Smith, the first Secretary of the Minnesota Territory, drew up the act and following the Society's charter, Smith and 18 other incorporators formally organized the Society on November 15, 1849. [7] : 296 

Upon organization, the Society had no headquarters. The Society initially used the Territorial Secretary's office, hotel rooms, and store lofts. In 1855, the Society was granted a room in the Minnesota State Capitol. Enabled by an 1856 amendment to the Society's charter allowing the Society to own unlimited property, the Society began a capital campaign to fund the construction of its own building. [7] : 299 .

Daniel A. Robertson, former editor and proprietor of the Minnesota Democrat served as chairman of the building committee. Robertson raised $1,500 via the sale of sixty-two lifetime memberships to the Society in order to fund the acquisition of two lots to serve as the site of a building to house the society. On the expectation that fundraising would continue at a similar place, plans were made to begin a two-year building construction [7] : 300  On June 24, 1856, the Society held a gala with invitations sent to scientific and literary guests from across the nation to celebrate the laying of the cornerstone of the building. The gala was reported in the Pioneer and Democrat as the "grandest gala day in the history of our city". Two weeks later, the building committee had exhausted their funds and passed a resolution to assess annual members five dollars in order to pay for the protection of the building foundation against winter frosts at the cost of $100. [7] : 301  The society approved a search for an architect who could draft a structure that could be built for $15,000 or less. Following the protection of the foundation, work on the building ceased as the Panic of 1857 resulted in the impoverishment of many formerly wealthy Minnesotans. [7] : 301 

The former Historical Society building seen from the roof of the State Capitol MinnesotaJudicialCenter.JPG
The former Historical Society building seen from the roof of the State Capitol

The Society would continue to operate out of the Capitol until the Minnesota State Legislature appropriated $500,000 for the construction of a fireproof historical building via an act passed in 1913 and amended in 1915. The building was completed in 1917 and the Society finished the process of moving its collections on March 1, 1918. [7] : 317  The building currently serves as the Minnesota Judicial Center. [8] The Society moved to its current location, the Minnesota History Center, in 1992.

State historic sites

The Minnesota Historical Society operates 31 historic sites and museums, 26 of which are open to the public. MNHS manages 16 sites directly and 7 in partnerships where the society maintains the resources and provides funding. 6 sites are being held for preservation but are closed to public access, and five are self-guided sites with interpretive signage. [9] [3] Seven of the sites are National Historic Landmarks and 16 others are on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Seven sites lie within Minnesota state parks, and three are elements of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. [10]

Site nameImageLocationEra of featuresYear added to MNHSManagement [3] Remarks
Alexander Ramsey House Alexander Ramsey House 2015.jpg St. Paul 1872–19641964DirectHome of Minnesota governor and U.S. Congressman Alexander Ramsey with original furnishings. [11] NRHP
Birch Coulee Battlefield Birch Coulee Battlefield monument.JPG Morton September 2, 18621976Self-guidedSite of the Battle of Birch Coulee, the deadliest battle for U.S. troops in the Dakota War of 1862. [12] NRHP.
Charles Lindbergh House and Museum CharlesLindberghHouse.jpg Charles A. Lindbergh State Park 1906–19201969DirectHouse of U.S. Congressman Charles August Lindbergh and his son, aviator Charles Lindbergh. [13] National Historic Landmark [14]
Comstock House Comstock House.jpg Moorhead 18821964PartnershipRestored home of U.S. Congressman and businessman Solomon Comstock with its original furnishings. [15] NRHP
Folsom House W.H.C. Folsom House.jpg Taylors Falls 1854–19681968PartnershipRestored home of businessman, politician, and historian W.H.C. Folsom with its original furnishings. [16] NRHP contributing property
Forest History Center FSCsodroof.jpg Grand Rapids 1900–19341975DirectRecreated logging camp and exhibits on humankind's relationship with Minnesota's forests. [17]
Fort Renville Fort Renville Site.JPG Lac qui Parle State Park 1822–18461973 [18] PreservationLocation of a fur trading post established by Joseph Renville. [19]
Fort Ridgely FortRidgely1.jpg Fort Ridgely State Park 1853–18671969Self-guidedFort built to keep the peace around a Dakota reservation, but attacked twice during the Dakota War of 1862. [20] NRHP
Grand Mound Grand Mound.jpg International Falls 200 BCE–14001970PreservationFive burial mounds include the largest prehistoric structure remaining in the Upper Midwest, 25 feet (7.6 m) high and 100 feet (30 m) in diameter. [21] National Historic Landmark [22]
Harkin Store HarkinStore1.jpg New Ulm 1870–19011973Direct General store first built in the 1870s with much of the original inventory still on display. [23] NRHP
Historic Forestville ForestvilleMNbridge.jpg Forestville Mystery Cave State Park 1853–18991978DirectThe remains of the once-bustling 19th century town of Forestville, which became a ghost town after the railroad passed it by. [24] NRHP
Historic Fort Snelling FortSnellingMN.jpg Fort Snelling State Park 1820–19461969DirectPortions of the fort have been restored to their original frontier appearance, while later additions served as barracks for soldiers training during World War II. [25] A National Historic Landmark [26] and part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. [10]
James J. Hill House James J. Hill House 2012.jpg St. Paul 1891–19211978DirectMansion of railroad magnate James J. Hill. [27] National Historic Landmark [28]
Jeffers Petroglyphs Jeffers Petroglyphs Turtle.jpg Jeffers 3000 BCE–17501966DirectExposed rocks bear ancient Native American petroglyphs. [29] NRHP
Lac qui Parle Mission Lac qui Parle Mission.JPG Montevideo 1835–18541973 [18] PartnershipReconstructed wooden church where missionaries worked to convert the Dakota. [30] NRHP
Lower Sioux Agency Lower Sioux Agency warehouse.jpg Lower Sioux Indian Reservation 1853–1967PartnershipMuseum depicting the lives of Dakota people before and after the Dakota War of 1862. [31] NRHP
Marine Mill Marine Mill historical marker.jpg Marine on St. Croix 1839–18951972Self GuidedRuins of Minnesota's first commercial sawmill. [32] NRHP
Mill City Museum Gold Medal Flour-Mill City-2007-03-12.jpg Minneapolis 1874–19652002DirectMuseum of the flour milling industry that built Minneapolis, within the ruins of the Washburn "A" Mill, [33] a National Historic Landmark. [34] Part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. [10]
Mille Lacs Indian Museum Mille Lacs Indian Museum.jpg Mille Lacs Indian Reservation Prehistory–present1959DirectMuseum of the history and culture of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. [35]
Minnehaha Depot Minnehaha Depot.jpg Minneapolis 1875–19631964PartnershipFormer train station near Minnehaha Falls with "gingerbread" Victorian architecture. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum. [36]
Minnesota History Center Minnesota Historical Society 20060917.jpg St. Paul Prehistory–presentDirectMinnesota Historical Society's headquarters, with permanent exhibits about Minnesota, changing exhibits about national history, and a library. [37]
Minnesota State Capitol Minnesota State Capitol.jpg St. Paul 1905–present1969DirectTours and exhibits of the state's seat of government. [38] NRHP
Morrison Mounds Battle Lake 690 BCE [39] 1968 [21] PreservationIncludes the oldest burial mound in Minnesota. [40] NRHP
Oliver Kelley Farm Kelley Farm.jpg Elk River 1850–19011961DirectFrontier farmstead of Oliver Hudson Kelley, one of the founders of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. [41] National Historic Landmark [42]
Sibley Historic Site Henry Hastings Sibley House.jpg Mendota 1838–19101996PartnershipHomes of Henry Hastings Sibley, Minnesota's first state governor, and fur trader Jean-Baptiste Faribault. [43] NRHP and part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. [10]
Snake River Fur Post NorthWestCompanyFurPost.jpg Pine City 18041965DirectRecreated North West Company trading post and Ojibwe encampment. [44] NRHP
Split Rock Lighthouse Split Rock Lighthouse - US-MN.jpg Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 1910–19691976DirectClifftop lighthouse on Lake Superior restored to its 1920s appearance. [45] National Historic Landmark [22]
Stumne Mounds Pine City 1968 [21] PreservationGroup of linear burial mounds near the Snake River. [39] NRHP
Traverse des Sioux TraverseDesSioux.jpg St. Peter Prehistory–18691981Self GuidedSite of a river ford, the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux, and a former town. [46] NRHP
Upper Sioux Agency Upper Sioux Agency Duplex.jpg Upper Sioux Agency State Park 1854–18621969 [47] PreservationLocation of a federal agency established to convert Dakotas to a Euro-American farming lifestyle, but destroyed in the Dakota War of 1862. [19] NRHP
W.W. Mayo House 2009-731-MN-LeSueur-MayoHouse.jpg Le Sueur 1859–1970PartnershipHome built by William Worrall Mayo, founder of the Mayo Clinic, and later home of Carson Nesbit Cosgrove, founder of the Green Giant food company. [48] NRHP

Document depositories

These publications are described in more detail in an online format (without the downloadable document formats available above), at the MHC's own Digital History Books page. [49]

See also

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