Minnesota State Sesquicentennial
150 years

The year of 2008 marks the State of Minnesota’s sesquicentennial, 150 years of statehood. Minnesota has changed quite a bit in that 150 years. To celebrate our sesquicentennial anniversary, the Kandiyohi County Historical Society would like to put on a special program or exhibit. The staff and volunteers have been brainstorming ideas and would like your help! If you have any fun program or exhibit ideas to showcase the Minnesota Sesquicentennial, please contact Andria at the Kansdiyohi County Historical Society (320) 235-1881 or e-mail at kandhist@msn.com.

Thus far, the staff is hoping to celebrate the sesquicentennial through a Pioneer Day. With the help of area businesses, artists and crafters, booths will be set up inside and outside of the museum displaying weaving, sewing, pottery, woodworking, basket making and other early crafts. The train, schoolhouse, and grandpa’s shed will be open for viewing and the Sperry House will be open for tours. Old time bands will be welcome to play and refreshments will be available for purchase. If you are interested in helping with this project, please let us know!

Win cash for your photograph of the “best of Kandiyohi County!” Winning photos will be turned into postcards!

Photographs may include, but are not limited to, historic sites (i.e. Guri Endreson cabin, Locomotive #2523, Sperry House), outdoor scenes (i.e. Sibley State Park), street scenes (downtown areas), celebrations (Spicer is Nicer), cultural events (Cinco de Mayo), landmarks (Chief Kandiyohi). For more details click the blue arrow above to download a PDF file for rules and entry form.