Roseau County Historical Society and Museum
Roseau, Minnesota 56751
Learn the process of Ros tegning with Hardanger fiddler and artist Bud Larsen. Folks are most familiar with Rosmaling (painted designs) but Ros tening is drawing similar rosing designs. This is how the Hardanger fiddles are decorated. Participants will be practicing on wooden plates or lefsa sticks with an ink design. Held at the Roseau […]
A Nordic Winter Evening Join us for an evening celebrating Scandinavian heritage, delicious food, and the enchanting sounds of the Hardanger fiddle! February 22, 2025 | Roseau City Center Event Details Scandinavian Meatball Supper | Time: 5–6 PMCost: $20 per plate | $10 for children 12 and underMenu: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, […]
Tree of Life Pendant Sunday, March 16, 10 am - 12 pm; Badger Community Center Use various weights of copper wire to create your unique tree of life. Class includes all materials, choice of gemstones, chain, and jewelry pouch. Woven Trinket Box Class Sunday, March 16, 12:30 - 3:30 pm; Badger Community Center The class […]
Woven Trinket Box Class Use various weights of copper wire to create your own unique tree of life. Class includes all materials, choice of lid design and colors. Limited spots are available; pre-registration is required March 16, 1-4 pm; Badger Community Center Light refreshments will be provided Ages: Adult – 14 and up Save $5 […]
Ladies’ Afternoon TeaHosted by the Roseau County MuseumRoseau City Center Enjoy an afternoon of conversation, delightful treats, and a selection of fine teas while learning about the inspiring life of Polish humanitarian and nurse Irena Sendler. Historian and storyteller Connie Hannesson will share the incredible true story of Sendler’s courageous efforts as a social worker […]
Macrame Class: Plant Hanger with April Hosted by the Roseau County Museum Date: April 15, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Wannaska Community Center Cost: $15 Get ready to get crafty once again! Due to popular demand, we are excited to offer another macrame class at Wannaska. In this class, you'll learn […]
Needle Felting Class with Aliza Olson Hosted by the Roseau County MuseumDate: April 15, 2025Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMLocation: Wannaska Community Center Cost: $5 Join Aliza Olson of Homespun Legacies for a hands-on Needle Felting class! Aliza, a skilled fiber artist, will guide participants through the process of designing premade wool dryer balls using traditional needle felting techniques. […]
98th Annual Meeting of the Roseau County Historical Society Thursday, May 1 at the Roseau City Center 5 pm Meal: $20/adults; $15 members; $12 school-age children - must pre-register 5:30 pm Annual Meeting - free, open to the public 6 pm Program: “A Patchwork of Life” Enjoy music and storytelling with singer-songwriter Patty Kakac and […]
**Cemetery Preservation Workshop** **Location:** Greenwood Cemetery, Strathcona, MN**Date:** Saturday, May 17, 2025**Time:** 10:30 AM THIS CLASS IS FULL SOLD OUT**Cost:** $20 per person (Space is limited to 12 participants)**Add-On Starter Kit:** $40 This kit includes a 1-gallon pail, brushes, scrapers, bamboo skewers, and a spray bottle of cleaning solution. Must purchase in advance. […]
Nothing offers a more profound understanding of historical life than retracing the steps of those who came before us. On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Roseau County Museum invites the public to an engaging evening presentation from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Malung Community Center, featuring artist and researcher Aliza Novacek-Olson. This special event […]
Puppet-Making Workshop for Kids with Artist Mitchell Olson Friday, June 10 | 1:30–3:30 PM Roseau County Museum Kick off the summer season with a creative, hands-on experience designed for children ages 6–12. This workshop invites young participants to craft their very own folk art hand puppet to take home. Led by Lake Bronson artist Mitchell […]
Whether you're brand new to tie-dye or looking to refine your skills, we have the perfect class for you! Join us to experience the joys of tie-dye using professional-quality dyes. This workshop covers everything you need to know to create a stunning tie-dye masterpiece from start to finish. Participants will learn how to prepare dyes, […]
