Did you know that Finland consumes the most coffee per-capita in the world? Come and enjoy a Finn's favorite drink while listening to Amy Tervola Hultberg and Tucker Henderson share about Finn Creek Open Air Museum and the history of early Finnish-American immigration in the New York Mills area. Learn more about the context and
Read more
Step into history at the In Their Own Words Veteran's Museum! ITOW is hosting a special tour where you can meet some of our veterans, hear their stories, and explore the museum. There'll be hot coffee ready for you too! It's free to join, and any donation you'd like to make is appreciated. Come enjoy
Read more
Join us for a special performance of the DL Cloggers at Perham Living! Space is limited. Please register. Register: https://elevateotc.events/dl-cloggers
Read more
The history museum of East OTC is eager to help you on your way as you travel through time. On your journey into the past, wouldn't you like to meet the people who helped shaped your family's history? It is because of your ancestors that you are who you are and where you are today.
Read more
Let's look back at the history of our local rural schools through photographs, firsthand accounts, and hands-on artifacts. Find out about the early days of education in Otter Tail County and bring your own memories to share.
Read more
Join Chris Schuelke from the Otter Tail County Historical Society for a tour of historic downtown Perham. A walk through downtown Perham reveals a treasure trove of historic buildings and details. Intricate brick work, Italianate and Art Deco stylings, and odd symbols adorn many of the buildings. We will also explore the people who constructed
Read more
Join us for an immersive tour of the sights, sounds, and history at Finn Creek Open Air Museum, a hidden gem in Lakes Country. Celebrate the rich heritage of Finnish-American immigrants, whose legacy remains an integral part of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and the United States. Explore nine historic buildings and discover the stories that
Read more
Missy Hermes, Education Coordinator for the Otter Tail County Historical Society, delves into the County’s unique and proud African America history that dates back to the first Black people to live in Minnesota, the Bonga family. The community of Fergus Falls actively recruited African Americans to live and work there in the 1890s. Pride in
Read more
Join us to learn about and view the traveling exhibit, TESTIFY: Americana, Slavery to Today. This powerful exhibit features selected pieces from the Diane and Alan Page Collection of African American art and artifacts, presented as a large-format, high resolution photo display. The aim of the exhibit is to help bridge divides, deepen dialogue, and
Read more
Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, The Who We Are Project founder Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America. This program is sponsored by Perham Area Public Library and Viking Library System, funded in part or in whole with
Read more
Veterans and families are invited to join us for free lunch and a special program from the Daughters of the American Revolution to honor those who have served and continue to serve. Hosted by United Community Bank, Elevate, and Daughters of the American Revolution
Read more
On the third Monday of the month, Comet Theater shows a daytime matinee for just $6, which includes a pop and popcorn. In November, they'll be showing "Reagan" – a PG-13 film starring Dennis Quaid. From dusty-small town roots, to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, "Reagan" is a
Read more
