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KHSC partnered with the Willmar Stingers, a collegiate summer baseball team, to establish the Hall of Fame in 2013. The KCHS spearheads the nomination process, accepting submissions and managing a selection committee to choose inductees who significantly impacted baseball in the West Central Minnesota region, be it as professional or amateur players, coaches, or community figures. The museum houses displays dedicated to the Hall of Fame and its inductees |
KHSC partnered with the Willmar Stingers, a collegiate summer baseball team, to establish the Hall of Fame in 2013. The KCHS spearheads the nomination process, accepting submissions and managing a selection committee to choose inductees who significantly impacted baseball in the West Central Minnesota region, be it as professional or amateur players, coaches, or community figures. The museum houses displays dedicated to the Hall of Fame and its inductees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bomberg |first=Matt |date=2013-12-03 |title=Kandiyohi County Historical Society Partners with Willmar Stingers to begin West Central Baseball Hall of Fame |url=https://northwoodsleague.com/blog/2013/12/03/kandiyohi-county-historical-society-partners-with-willmar-stingers-to-begin-west-central-baseball-hall-of-fame/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Northwoods League |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Society |first=Kandiyohi Historical |date=2024-04-16 |title=West Central Area Baseball Hall of Fame Class of '24 Announced |url=https://www.willmarradio.com/sports/west-central-area-baseball-hall-of-fame-class-of-24-announced/article_c7bef394-bb81-11ee-9492-9baab3547170.html |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Willmar Radio |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:27, 16 April 2024
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 The Kandiyohi County Museum building. | |
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| Established | 1897 |
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| Location | 610 NE Highway 71 Willmar, MN USA |
| Coordinates | 45°7′37″N 95°2′11″W / 45.12694°N 95.03639°W |
| Type | History |
| Executive director | Jill Wohnoutka |
| Website | kandiyohicountyhistory.com |
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society (KCHS) is a local history museum in Willmar, Minnesota, United States. Formerly known as the Old Settlers Association, it was founded in 1897 to "discover, preserve and share the story of Kandiyohi County and its people." The archives and Lawson research library are the principal sources used by KCHS staff, volunteers, and visitors to carry out this mission today and into the future. On average, the museum has 9,000 visitors annually.[1]
Features
KCHS consists of six buildings: a main museum and research library; the Sperry House, a restored turn-of-the-century Victorian home; a one-room schoolhouse; an agricultural barn; a restored log cabin which was a site of the 1862 US-Dakota conflict;[1] and Great Northern Passenger Engine #2523.[2]
Regular exhibits include several displays marking the involvement of Kandiyohi County residents in conflicts such as the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I and II, and the 1862 US-Dakota conflict. Additionally, the museum features a monthly rotating display of notable items from its collections. Exhibits focus principally on the effects of wider historical events on local residents.[3]
Great Northern class P-2 Mountain (4-8-2) #2523
This locomotive, built in 1923, was commissioned to keep up with increased demand for passenger trains along the Great Northern railroad. It had a top speed of 50 mph and could haul up to 12 heavyweight passenger cars at a time. This series was retired in 1955, and this engine in particular was placed on permanent display at KCHS in 1965. Only one other locomotive of its type remains, in Port of Pasco, Washington.[4]
Exhibits
The museum features permanent and rotating exhibits. Permanent exhibits showcase Kandiyohi County's history, including its involvement in various wars and the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862. Rotating exhibits highlight specific artifacts or themes from the KCHS collections.
Programming
KCHS offers educational programs for all ages, with a focus on increasing youth engagement. They host events, lectures, and workshops related to local history.[5]
West Central Area Baseball Hall of Fame
KHSC partnered with the Willmar Stingers, a collegiate summer baseball team, to establish the Hall of Fame in 2013. The KCHS spearheads the nomination process, accepting submissions and managing a selection committee to choose inductees who significantly impacted baseball in the West Central Minnesota region, be it as professional or amateur players, coaches, or community figures. The museum houses displays dedicated to the Hall of Fame and its inductees.[6][7]
Gallery
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Grandpa’s Shed in foreground, Sperry House in background -
Guri Endreson Cabin -
Sperry House -
District 18 Schoolhouse
References
- ^ a b "Museum and Depot Kandiyohi County Historical Society". www.kandiyohicountyhistory.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ "Kandiyohi County Historical Society & Museum : Explore Minnesota". www.exploreminnesota.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ Aug 8th 2019 - 2pm, West Central Tribune |. "Museums and historic sites published Aug. 8, 2019". West Central Tribune. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Great Northern 4-8-2 "Mountain" Locomotives in the USA". www.steamlocomotive.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ "Regional historical societies and museums tell the history of the area". West Central Tribune. 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Bomberg, Matt (2013-12-03). "Kandiyohi County Historical Society Partners with Willmar Stingers to begin West Central Baseball Hall of Fame". Northwoods League. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Society, Kandiyohi Historical (2024-04-16). "West Central Area Baseball Hall of Fame Class of '24 Announced". Willmar Radio. Retrieved 2024-04-16.