Our Purpose
Our purpose is to preserve local and family history through the retention of historical information and the display of historical artifacts.
The Wadena County Historical Society has been saving history since the early 1900’s and we are eager to welcome you.
Whether you are looking to stop in and see the museum or to discuss your research options, we are glad you are here!
Our Museum
We have over 10 rooms filled with historical artifacts, each room with a theme.
For example one room is dedicated to military artifacts and another room to a country school classroom.
- Ancestry Clothing Room
- Business Room
- Country Kitchen Room
- Country Store Room
- Creamery
- Military Room
- Ojibwe Nation
- Railroad Room
- School Room
- Sioux Room
Become a Member
By donating to our cause, you are helping to safeguard the rich tapestry of local and family history, ensuring that invaluable historical information and artifacts are preserved and shared for future generations.
Join UsResearch Options
If you wish to research something from the past you are welcome to visit us. We will help you as much as we can. Your other option is that we can do the research for you. See our research fee schedule below.
Lookup Requests
- General Research: $15 per half hour
- Obituary Only: $5.00 per obituary
Photocopies
- Black and White: $0.50 per page
- Color: $1.00 per page
Photo/Document Scans
- 200-600dpi: $1 per image
- Email image: no charge
- Burn CD: $10/CD plus postage
Wadena County Area Resources
Local resources such as historical societies, chambers of commerce, newspapers, cultural centers, and school districts are vital for preserving and promoting our community's rich heritage and cultural vibrancy.
The Time Machine
Coming Soon
Our Team
Our dedicated team of directors, board members, and staff is unwavering in their support for the museum, working collaboratively to ensure its success and growth.
Jebb Willis - Interim Executive Director
Executive Director
Jebb Willis
Office Manager
Nedra
Researcher
Brian
Board of Directors
- Betty White - Chair
- Curt Folkestad
- Rose Hammes
- Bill Hess
- Darlene Leonard
- Ralph Miller
- Rosalie Miller
- Donna Sartell
Contact
We always welcome your inquiries and look forward to connecting with you.
Our Address
603 Jefferson Street North, Wadena, MN 56482
Email Us
603wchs@arvig.net
Call Us
(218) 631-9079