JOSEPH R BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY

HENDERSON, MN

Louisville Swamp Unit Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, Minnesota — Louisville Swamp Unit Credit: Joe Passe

The Joseph R Brown Heritage Society is a non-profit organization located in Henderson, Minnesota, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the town and its surrounding area. The society was founded in 1970, and its name honors Joseph R Brown, a pioneer and businessman who helped establish Henderson and the surrounding communities.

The society operates a museum and research center, which is open to the public and contains a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Henderson and the Minnesota River Valley. The museum includes exhibits on topics such as the Dakota War of 1862, local agriculture and industry, and the lives of early settlers and Native American tribes.

In addition to its museum and research center, the Joseph R Brown Heritage Society hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and walking tours. The society also offers educational resources for schools and other organizations, and works closely with other historical and cultural groups in the region to promote awareness and understanding of local heritage.

Overall, the Joseph R Brown Heritage Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Henderson and the Minnesota River Valley, and plays a vital role in preserving and sharing the region's rich heritage for future generations.

JOSEPH R BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY is a History Museum in HENDERSON MN. US MID #8402700536

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

Glacial erratic boulder Louisville Swamp Unit, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, Minnesota

Now that, is a beauty. Minneapolis-Moline. Made on Hiawatha Ave back in the 50s. I have a soft spot for antique orange tractors from Minneapolis.

Hartung Waterfowl Production Area Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Green Isle, Minnesota

The Slowly Drying Well Choosing photo spots on this 261 outing was not such an easy task - having been through here many times before, I often feel as though I've overshot this region and feel a little out of ideas from time to time, and the rain certainly did not help matters. Still, we were able to come up with some stuff on the fly! At Wells Avenue - a location all of us seem to nearly take the wrong turnoff on, hah - we decided to go long-distance. Nothing fancy, but hey, not everything needs to be.

Of note here, though a little hard to see, is the old Milwaukee codeline, which continues to linger on today.

Saved for a Rainy Day The Saturday chase on the Milwaukee Road 261 was a rainy day, which has its plus sides and downsides, but boy, this train and rain seem to go together well. I was having deja vu to last years chase where day one also saw plenty of rain.

During our chase, we underestimated the speed we could get up to and the speed of the train. The original shot at Cologne I was hoping for was a no-go with 261 westbound, so we had to press on. However, on the way back, we had the opportunity to actually go and wait for the train thanks to the usual stop at Bongards. When they started to put everything back together and get people on, we took off.

I tried this shot last year, but with the sun fighting me that time, it wasn't the best. This time around, there were clouds to let me take a second crack at it. Milwaukee Road 32A certainly stands out against the early fall colours as it enters Cologne, passing by the elevator track. We wouldn't see any sun the rest of the day, though it did try its hardest to peak out of the clouds from time to time. The 261 is definitely the star of the show, but the 32A is also a fine shot on its own.

Back to Bongards In an unusual twist, I actually ended up riding on the 261 for the 2022 Gourmet Express, along with my girlfriend. I very rarely end up riding any of these trains I chase and photograph (granted, hard to do when most of them are freight, but hey), so it was certainly a nice change of pace compared to my other adventures.

This, however, did not stop me from bringing my camera onboard with me. When we arrived back at Bongards after having gone well past Glencoe and having the 32A take over for a while, some maintenance was done to the steam engine and we all had a chance to wander the area. Then, it was photo runby time.

Two photo runbys gave me two opportunities for photos, and happily I was able to get something good from one of them. The Milwaukee Road 261 put on one hell of a show as it thundered past. Bongards is where we seem to spend a large amount of time on these trips up north, but it's for good reason. What a fine place for a photo.

Barn ruins at Jabs Farm Louisville Swamp Unit, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Contact JOSEPH R BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY

JOSEPH R BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY
PO BOX 25
HENDERSON
MN
56044-0025

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MID #	8402700536
Name	JOSEPH R BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	411830864
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	44.533017, -93.90963
CODES	FIPS State Code: 27 FIPS County Code: 143 US Census Tract: 170198 US Census Block: 2008