POPE COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GLENWOOD, MN

The Pope County Museum and Historical Society is located in Glenwood, Minnesota, and serves as a repository of the county's history. The museum was established in 1935 and has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the county since then. The museum's collection includes more than 30,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents that span from prehistoric times to the present day.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the area's natural history, the lives of early settlers, and the county's social and economic history. One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the Sinclair Lewis Room, which highlights the life and work of the Nobel Prize-winning author who lived in the county as a child.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum hosts events and programs throughout the year, including tours, lectures, and workshops. The museum also offers educational resources for teachers and students, including field trip opportunities and lesson plans.

The Pope County Museum and Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of Pope County and the surrounding area. With its extensive collection and educational programming, the museum serves as a vital link between the past and the present.

POPE COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GLENWOOD MN. US MID #8402700029

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 3206343293

POPE COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
809 STATE HIGHWAY 104
GLENWOOD
MN
56334

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