Meeker County Museum

The Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R Hall strives to preserve and share the stories of Meeker County

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Happy #WhatIsItWednesday! The day where we post a close-up photo of 1 of our artifacts on display, and you guess what it is! Today's artifact is on the smaller side, but is heavier than it looks.

Leave your guess in the comments and then check back around 6pm to see the answer

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Before Grove City consolidated their school district with Atwater and Cosmos, the school system had a history of working with a small budget and multitasking. At one point, the Superintendent worked which of the following additional jobs?

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Send us an email or social media message with a photo of you and your "bake" for a chance to win a $10 giftcard to the Garden Nook Tea and Gifts shop in Dassel!

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The Meeker County Museum invites you to NOT bake a dessert for our Bakeless Bake Sale: A 2020 Fundraiser. Just send the cash that you would have spent to bake (or buy) a delicious dessert. Follow the link below to see how you can donate

https://t.co/XmSSwBLW93

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The Meeker County #TuesdayTrivia. Check back here around 4pm to see the answer!

What year was the first Meeker County Fair? (@meekerfair)

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You can now submit your CODIV-19 stories directly to our website!

100 years from now, people will ask how Meeker County reacted to the COVID-19 Outbreak, help us answer that question with your personal stories & photos

https://t.co/QyFFc9jY21

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We appreciate the support received from our membership during this difficult time, and look forward to when we can gather together at the Museum

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Due to the uncertain future, the Board of Directors for the MCM has made the difficult decision to postpone the Annual Memorial Day Picnic until a time when large groups of people can gather safely...

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It isn't often that we're aware that we're living in a major moment in history, while that moment is happening.

Read the article below to see how you can help the Meeker County Museum collect and preserve the stories from the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020

https://t.co/CjDYJra4aW

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In compliance with the Governor's Executive Order, the Meeker County Museum will remain Closed to the public until Friday, May 1st and Staff will work primarily from their homes until Friday, April 10th.

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In accordance with the Governor's orders, the Meeker County Museum will be closed to the public March 18-31. Staff will still be available to answer questions via phone or email. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding, stay safe.

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Have you sign up for the Minnesota Civil War Symposium on April 4th? Registrations must be submitted by March 28th to ensure enough meals provided. All of the information about the Symposium and on how to sign up can be found at: https://t.co/ZZSXuN8tna

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If you haven't heard about the Minnesota Civil War Symposium, read all about it in the article below. Thanks to the @hutchleader for helping us reach people outside of the county!

https://t.co/rE4rA2hIo1

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Yesterday was the induction ceremony for the 2020 Class of the West Central Minnesota Baseball Hall of Fame. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and to everyone who worked hard to make this a special day.

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The MCM are the proud hosts of the 2020 MN Civil War Symposium. This year's theme is "Civil War in Context," focusing on what else was effecting soldiers & citizens besides the infamous battles. For an entire event schedule & registration, follow the link https://t.co/ZZSXuN8tna

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Happty #ValentinesDay from all of us at the MCM. We wouldn't be able to "share the love" without your support and encouragement 🥰

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If you have a creative side that is dying to try something new, come be a part of the Meeker County Museum's Exhibit Planning Team! What better people to help share the stories of Meeker County than those who live here? Visit the MCM on Tues, Feb 25 @ 4:30 to learn more!

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We had our first group tour of the year! Meeker in Motion is a leadership-training course to learn about skills that every leader should have. If you'd like to reserve a group tour, just follow the link below 😁

https://t.co/M1aciAobJD

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Thank you to every organization that took the time to handcraft decorations and create beautiful trees. More than 200 people visited the MCM to enjoy the trees and support the missions of each group. We hope that each of you will return to the Village next year! (2/2)

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Congratulations to the Broken Roads Ranch for winning "Best Decorated Tree" at the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Village! Based on Eden Valley, the Ranch heals & rehabilitates farm animals that have been abused or neglected. Their tree featured photos of their barnyard friends🥰(1/2)