Welcome to the Martin County Historical Society! Our Mission is to preserve and share the history of Martin County by acquiring, conserving, appropriately displaying, and making it accessible for viewing, research, and educational purposes. Please feel free to enjoy one way in which we attempt to fulfill that mission: our website. We have many features such as historic articles and an online tour of each room for all to enjoy. We hope that everyone can find something interesting in our internet home. If you like what you see please consider coming down to the Pioneer Museum located near the Downtown Plaza section in Fairmont, MN or becoming an annual member. Thank you for taking the time to enjoy our website and Martin County’s History!

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MCHS Updates

July 19, 2010:

ATTENTION MCHS FRIENDS AND VISITORS: As you can see in the picture and sign above, the Martin County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Lakesters Car Club and the Martin County Pork Producers, will be hosting a classic car show here at the Pioneer Museum and the SMEC Parking Lot. (Here is a map for those unfamiliar with our location) The Lakesters and their friends will be bringing the very cool classic cars for our viewing pleasure while the Martin County Pork Producers will be helping us serve the delectable Pork Chop on a Stick. The Car Show will be this Saturday, July 24th, from 10am to 4pm. Food, including hot dogs for the kids, pop, and water, will be served from 11am to 3pm. If you have a car you would like to display at the show, whether classic or just one that you enjoy and would like to share with others, please bring it down to the show; registration starts at 9:00am, costs just $5, and membership in the Lakesters Car Club is not a requirement. All proceeds will go to benefit the Martin County Historical Society.

So please consider coming down to the car show, enjoying some pork, and having a good time!
(Special thanks to the Martin County Pork Producers, the Lakesters Car Club, the City of Fairmont, Wells Federal Bank, Wal Mart, Roessler-Nuss, Culligan, Olson's Rentals, KSUM, and our volunteers for helping to make this possible!)

Just a quick thought for everyone as well: Automobiles, and all forms of transportation, have changed our lives in many significant ways. You can visit loved ones quicker, ship many more goods at one time, make business trips in less time, enjoy faraway places once thought impossible to travel to in a reasonable amount of time, etc. There can be no doubt about motor vehicles effects on our culture, society, and history; just try to imagine a day without cars!

Also, another big event coming up for the MCHS is a Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, August 8th. The Knights of Columbus will be hosting us in their hall on 10th st. (Map here) The KCs will be serving a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs and ham complete with your choice of juice, milk, or coffee all for just a freewill offering. The meal will run from 9am to 11:30am that morning.

All proceeds will again benefit the Martin County Historical Society. Please allow us and Knights of Columbus to attend to your breakfast needs on August 8th! Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their efforts in helping not only the MCHS but our entire community!

If you have any questions on either event please stop on down to the museum or contact us via email or phone, thank you and we hope to see you soon!

-James Marushin, Curator-