CARLTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CLOQUET, MN

The Carlton County Historical Society is a museum and historical society located in Cloquet, Minnesota. Established in 1949, the society aims to preserve and share the history of Carlton County and its communities. The museum features exhibits and displays showcasing the area's history, including its Native American heritage, early settlers, logging industry, and World War II contributions.

The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and oral histories that offer insights into the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the region's past. Visitors can explore exhibits such as the Ojibwe wigwam, the logging camp, the vintage kitchen, and the military display. The museum also hosts special events, lectures, and educational programs for all ages.

In addition to the museum, the Carlton County Historical Society operates the 1918 Pine County Historical Society Depot Museum in Moose Lake, Minnesota. The depot features exhibits on the railroad industry, local history, and the 1918 fire that devastated the region.

The Carlton County Historical Society is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about the history of Carlton County. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the stories of the people and communities that have shaped the region's past, present, and future.

CARLTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLOQUET MN. US MID #8402700109

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: 2188791938

CARLTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
406 COLQUET AVENUE
CLOQUET
MN
55720

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