Digitally recovered in 2004 from the original 16mm movie reels, "This is Our Town" provides a historic glimpse of what Fairmont, Minnesota was like in 1954. Originally produced by Robert M. Carson, the hour long documentary highlights various aspects of life in the 1950's. This unique film reveals many of the businesses and people that have helped build the town of Fairmont.

In addition to the 1954 documentary footage, the compilation includes the following Martin County films:

• 1934 National Corn Husking Contest
• 1939 Cow Milking Contest
• Martin County soldiers marching off to World War II
• Warren Nelson's "Decoration Day" song inspired by the WW II film
• Charter Communications interview about "This is Our Town"

These historic films are now available for purchase as a DVD. Contact the museum at (507) 235-5178 or mch@frontiernet.net if you would like to obtain one for yourself. The cost of the DVD is $32.00 ($35 mailed).