From the Executive Director

The MCHS joined with 55 libraries, museums, and special collection archives to help the Minnesota Digital Library create “Minnesota Reflections.”  This new resource includes more than 6,000 digital images.

The 2008 MCHS Historic Calendars are here!

They are now available at the museum for $5.00, or $8.00 if mailed. These calendars feature high-quality historic scenes from all over Martin County for every month as well as a bonus compilation of images.

"This is Our Town"

Digitally recovered from the original 16mm movie reels, this historic documentary provides a glimpse of what Fairmont, MN was like in 1954. This documentary, plus several other Martin County films are now available for purchase at the museum as a DVD.

Interlaken Park

In the early years of the last century, Fairmont was the site of one of the finest resorts in the Midwest.  That resort was known as Interlaken Park.  It was the brainchild of Frank Wade, who in just three years transformed the land, which he purchased for $175.00 an acre.

Stories from the Past

Did you know the KKK held rallies at Interlaken Park? Did you know a bank robbery took place in Sherburn? Take a look at these articles to learn a little more about some of the people and events that have shaped Martin County.