The Kandiyohi County Historical Society is located on the North edge of Willmar, Minnesota and across from Willmar Lake and Robbins Island
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society is looking to fill a new position of Collections Manager. The position is primarily responsible for collection development and exhibitions, research, and interpretation relating to the Museum collection areas. This position also assists with guest services, programming, and event planning. The position is considered three-quarters time (25-30 hours a week).
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 11, 2024.
Attached is a complete description and directions on how to apply. Download here
Any questions, please contact Jill Wohnoutka at 320-235-1881 or director@kandiyohicountyhistory.com
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society partnered with the Willmar Stingers to begin a West Central Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024. More information
We are now seeking nominations for the West Central MN Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The HOF covers a 45-mile radius of Willmar which includes communities such as Glenwood, Montevideo, Redwood Falls and Dassel-Cokato. In order to be considered for the West Central MN Baseball Hall of Fame, nominees must fall within the 45-mile radius of Willmar and be featured in one of the following categories: Professional, Amateur, and Community Involvement.
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society partnered with the Willmar Stingers to create the West Central MN Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
If you wish to submit a nomination, a form has been created to submit potential candidates to the Historical Society. The form can be obtained by calling 320-235-1881 or emailing to director@kandiyohicountyhistory.com
| Hours: |
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday 10am-2pm (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Sperry House open Saturday 10am-2pm (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
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| Admission: |
$5.00 / 12 & under free
Kandiyohi County Historical Society Members Free |
| Location: MAP |
610 NE Hwy 71
Willmar, MN 56201 |
| Contact Us |
320-235-1881
kandhist@msn.com
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| General Inquires |
kandhist@msn.com |
| Research Questions |
research@kandiyohicountyhistory.com |
The MinnWest Podcast: 🎙 Ep. 4 The History Of MinnWest & Willmar!
Jill Wohnoutka and Joanna sat down to recap the long history of the campus which started as a farm
🚜 owned by Leon Willmar..ya know, the guy our lovely town is named after!
If you’re a fan of history you N E E D to listen to this one!
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Qdc8hB
Google Play: http://bit.ly/MNWestPodGoogle
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/MNWestPodStitch
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ElgsZI
Special thanks to the
Kandiyohi County Historical Society
The Kandiyohi County Historical Society is a non-profit 501 (c)3 dedicated to "discovering, preserving, and sharing the story of Kandiyohi County and its people.
Photo by Greg Harp
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