POPE COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER

‘A fascinating and learning experience for young and old !’

    The Pope County Historical Society organized in 1931 to collect and preserve Pope County history. With WPA funding, the society began compiling family history records as well as collecting significant artifacts to illustrate our development as a county. Generous gifts of land, money and community volunteer support helped the society move from the county courthouse attic to our present museum campus in 1966. Our campus now includes a genealogy Library, 11,000 square feet exhibit galleries, five historic buildings and additional outdoor displays of agricultural and industrial equipment.

A unique collection of Native American arts and crafts is a highlight of the Museum experience. Cleora Helbing, a former Glenwood resident, amassed this collection during her years as director of Indian Education throughout the U.S. Not satisfied with an offer from the Smithsonian Institute, she left the entire collection to the Pope County Historical Society.

The Museum exhibits change regularly. Occasional special events are held throughout the year as well.

Events:

1. The tour will be an approximately 60 minute walking/standing tour of the Glenwood Cemetery Association and old Glenwood Lutheran cemeteries.
2. Participation will be limited; sign up in advance by calling the Pope County Museum, 634-3293. 15-20 folks per tour will need to be the max. We want everyone to be able to see and hear, and all stay together, it won't be a self-guided tour. A script will be available at the Museum after Oct. 13 and folks can always go through later by themselves.
3. Participants are welcome to bring mats to sit on or portable seats that will not damage the cemetery grounds.
4. Tour begins at main center gate to the Glenwood Cemetery Association cemetery. Look for tour guide

PLEASE CHECK THIS WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AND UPCOMING SHOWS.

Genealogy library with information on Pope County Families, Businesses, Schools and Churches.

Visit the archives of the Pope County Historical Society. We have been compiling family history information for nearly 75 years.

Staff

Pope County Museum and History Center
809 South Lakeshore Drive
Glenwood, Minnesota 56334
320-634-3293
pcmuseum@wisper-wireless.com

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