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Click on the links below to see photos from MCHS' fun events!

Sweet Financial Veterans Day Luncheon 2011

Sweet Financial held a luncheon for their Veteran clients in celebration of Veterans Day. The MCHS was happy to host the event! We had our Martin County at War powerpoint and one of our new Veteran Interviews going for presentations. The veterans and their families were invited to enjoy the museum as well. It was an excellent day; thank you Sweet Financial for bringing this to the museum and thanks to the Veterans for coming and for their service!

Memorial Day 2011

The museum was again open this memorial day in conjunction with the activities held by our friends at the Red Rock Center. Several people came out to enjoy their food and festivities, explore the museum, and check out the progress at the Pioneer Parsonage! A special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this a memorable Memorial Day and to the Red Rock Center for allowing us to be a part of their activities.

Card Party 2010

The 3rd annual Cabin Fever Card Party was another success for the Martin County Historical Society. Nearly 60 bridge and 500 players came to the museum for the event. Those who wanted to avoid the troubles of parking took full advantage of our Valet Parking service. The event began with the serving of beverages and several pieces of delicious cake, homebaked by volunteers. A drawing was also held for many of our books and calendars. After the preliminary activities the players got down to business! Thank you to all who attended and helped with the event!

Heritage Acres Walking Tour 2011

This year's Walking Tour featured a change in venue as we entertained many of the county's 5th graders at Heritage Acres. 9 classes of students experienced early Fairmont history through interactions with 6 historical stations with knowledgeable actors and volunteers. This year actors portrayed Livery Stable owner John Allison, Mercantilist Robert J. Wallace, Sentinel Founder Frank A. Day, Sweet Shop Proprietor Gus Boosalis, Pioneer Doctor Walter J. Richardson, and Civil War Veteran/Martin County Settler George Osborn. The tour was another great success and the MCHS would like to thank the students/teachers for participating, the actors for their great job presenting the information, and Heritage Acres for their hospitality, volunteers, and willingess to help!

Lakester's/MCHS Car Show 2011

The 2nd annual Lakesters/MCHS Car Show was held this past July. Several cool cars, both classic and modern, were on display at the SMEC Parking Lot. Another large attraction this year was a joint open house for the Pioneer Parsonage which featured a greatly restored and nearly completed first floor. This year the Lakesters tackled the food and served up hearty hamburgers and hot dogs. The weather was amazing and many people turned out for an overall fantastic event!

Knights of Columbus/MCHS Breakfast Fundraiser

August of 2010 brought the MCHS together with the hard working and generous Knights of Columbus, Fairmont Chapter. The Knights hosted us in their hall on Sunday the 8th and served a hearty meal featuring scrambled eggs, toast, juice, milk, and water. MCHS staff and board members acted as greeters, advertisers, and perhaps most important, eaters! As you can see from the pictures many came out to enjoy the breakfast and we would like to thank them as well for taking advantage of our hospitality and for being generous in their freewill donations! Again, the MCHS would like to give a huge thanks to Knights of Columbus for all their efforts.

2011 MCHS Annual Meeting

2011's Annual Meeting was held again in September at the wonderful Red Rock Center. Vetter's Catering began the meeting by providing us with a delicious meal, complete with a tasty dessert. The business portion of the meeting saw the nominating and voting in of two new board members, Carolyn Seidel and Helen Rode. Current board member Rev. Steve Berkeland was also voted to a second term. President Randy Musser led the meeting and treasurer Jan Bremer updated everyone on the society's financial status. This year's interesting presenter was Chaplain Jeffrey Stewart of the Minneapolis Police Department who headed the Family Assistance Center during the I-35 Bridge Collapse. Pastor Stewart was also a graduate of Fairmont High School, class of 1972.

PM Exchange, 2010

On October 12th, 2010 the MCHS opened it's doors to Fairmont's Business Community with a PM Exchange. Nearly 100 Chamber of Commerce Members and Special Guests enjoyed the Pioneer Museum, Pioneer Parsonage, beverages and snacks, and conversation. The Parsonage again received many visitors who were eager to see the incredible amount of work that has been done in our resotration project. A very special thank you to the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce for helping us hold the PM Exchange, holding a drawing, advertising, and staffing; their help, as always, is greatly appeaciated!