AFFILIATES
ELY-WINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
218-365-3226
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The objectives of the EWHS are to promote an awareness of the Ely-Winton area’s history – the people, the events, the places, and their importance; to provide assistance to those seeking information, of the area’s history or of the history of their families; to collect and preserve historical information, artifacts, and photographs; and to operate and maintain the Ely-Winton History Museum for the display of the area’s history.
Museum Hours
Winter Hours: Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 4 PM
Summer Hours (June - Aug): Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 4 PM
CLOSED Sunday, Monday (year round)
Admission
FREE
Membership Benefits
1) Annual newsletter and dinner invitation
2) Participation in historical society activities and projects
Ely-Winton Historical Society Membership Dues
Household - $25.00
Business - $50.00
HIBBING HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& MUSEUM
Memorial Building
400 East 23rd Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-263-8522
Museum Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM
{or by appointment year round}
Admission
FREE
Membership Benefits
1) Discounted admission to special events with a fee
2) HHS newsletter (quarterly)
3) Opportunity to nominate individuals to the Hall of Service and Achievement
4) Reduced rate for photo reproduction
Hibbing Historical Society Membership Dues
Individual - $15.00
Senior Citizen (65+) - $10.00
Family - $30.00
Family (Senior Citizen, 65+) - $20.00
Business - $50.00
Sponsorship - $100.00
MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF MINING
701 West Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-5543
The Minnesota Museum of Mining serves to educate visitors about the history of mining in Minnesota, and illustrates the life of ordinary people, mostly immigrant families, from the earliest years of European settlement and mining in Chisholm.
Museum Hours
Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM
{Open daily Memorial Day to mid-September, and open for groups by appointment May through Sept. 30}
Admission
$6.00 adults
$5.50 seniors/veterans
$4.00 students
Children under 6 are FREE
Membership Benefits
1) Free admission to the museum all season
2) A free one-time individual guest pass to the museum
3) 10% discount on museum store purchases
4) Coupons for local restaurants (change annually)
Minnesota Museum of Mining Membership Dues
Individual - $10.00
Individual plus guest - $20.00
Family - $25.00
Business - $25.00
SISU HERITAGE, INC.
PO Box 71
Embarrass, MN 55732
218-984-3048
The mission of Sisu Heritage is to enhance the Embarrass region by preserving and sharing its unique culture, climate and history.
Nelimark Homestead Museum and Gift Shop Hours
Thursday - Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM
{Open the last weekend of May through the last weekend of September}
Admission
FREE
Homestead Tours
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Call 218-984-2084 for times.
Membership Benefits
1) Free admission to the summer festival
2) Semi-annual newsletter
Sisu Heritage, Inc. Membership Dues
Individual - $10.00
Lifetime - $250.00
TOWER-SOUDAN
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
404 Pine Street
P.O. Box 465
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 750-7514
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Mission: Dedicated to community enrichment through education, preservation, and celebration of the rich history and the heritage of the Tower-Soudan and Lake Vermilion community through people, artifacts and stories.
Vision: The Tower-Soudan Historical Society will exceed the expectation of the local community and visitors by promoting an understanding of the history of the Tower-Soudan and Lake Vermilion area by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting that history and by advocating for broader understanding and education through presentation and celebration of our history to citizens and visitors.
Museum Hours
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission
FREE Admission to Depot Museum, Train Cars and Settler’s Cabin.
There is a picnic area and park with playground equipment for children nearby.
Membership
Tower-Soudan Historical Society welcomes new members. Memberships support our many projects including history education programs, restoration of the train cars and settlers cabin, and our cemetery online program.
Membership Benefits
1) Invitation to the TSHS Annual Dinner and Meeting
2) Email notice of events and volunteer opportunities
Membership Dues
Individual - $15.00
Business - $100.00
The Coach Train Car is available to rent for special events such as parties, meetings, or small weddings.
VIRGINIA AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 736
800 9th Avenue North
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-1136
Located alongside beautiful Olcott Park, our Heritage Museum consists of the former park superintendent’s residence, a Finnish log house and a depression-era tourist cabin. A permanent exhibit represents Bailey’s
Little Red Mill and Virginia & Rainy Lake lumber companies. Changing exhibits are found throughout the buildings. The museum also houses local archival and artifact collections. The facility is handicapped
accessible.
Museum Hours
Friday and Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM
Admission
Donations welcome
Membership Benefits
Along with the satisfaction of supporting your local historical society, membership benefits include historical or cultural programs and quarterly newsletters.
Virginia Area Historical Society Membership Dues
Annual Adult - $20
Lifetime Adult - $120
Annual Junior (to age 18) - $10
Annual Family - $40
Annual Club or organization - $30
Annual Business - $50