Roseau County Historical Society and Museum
Roseau, Minnesota 56751
The Museum will host Jean Wakely, public speaker, storyteller, author, and curator of the Story Quilt Project. Her presentation brings quilt stories to life—inviting audiences to laugh, reflect, and reconnect with personal and historical memories. Programs are family-friendly, interactive, collaborative, and engaging. The morning will start at 10 am with speaker Jean Wakely. Light breakfast […]
Enjoy an afternoon of conversation, a delightful light meal, and a selection of fine teas while Nikki Rajala tells the story of Women in the Fur Trade: (There Were Some??) Though Native American women were rarely shown in paintings or named in the journals, they were vital partners in the French-Canadian fur trade. Instead […]
Barn Quilt Painting Class with Sandra MelbyMarch 28 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Cost: $20 | Pre-registration required Join us for a hands-on Barn Quilt Painting Class led by artist Sandra Melby. Barn quilts are a form of American folk art inspired by traditional quilt blocks, first popularized in rural communities as a way to celebrate agricultural […]
April 23 | 7pm | Warroad RiverPlace Free & Open to the Public Event Page HERE Folk musician Charlie Maguire presents a program reflecting on the lives of everyday Americans as the country approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026. Known as the first Singing Ranger in the National Park Service and an Outreach Artist for […]
RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 24 Art Day at the Museum: Mosaic & Woodburning Workshops Event Description Join us for a creative workshop day at the Roseau County Museum with husband-and-wife artists Kathy and Les Sanders of Sanders Studio. Two hands-on workshops will be offered simultaneously. Choose the one that interests you most and spend the midday […]
April 15 | 6 pm | Warroad School Theater Free, Open to the Public Minnesota historian and photographer Doug Ohman will present a program centered on America’s 250th, exploring the history of communities, buildings, and landmarks that have shaped both Minnesota and the nation. Through a combination of historic photographs and storytelling, Ohman highlights how […]
Foraging 101 April 19, 1 p.m. Roseau County Museum Cost: $10 - Pre-registration and payment required. SIGN UP HERE Learn the basics of foraging, including what is legal to harvest, safety tips, essential gear, and how to identify plants and fungi by season. The class will also cover simple ways to preserve and use what […]
The Roseau County Historical Society’s Annual Meeting on April 27 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. at the Roseau City Center. The evening will include a presentation by storyteller and historian Bill Vossler, titled "Why Stories Matter," that will pry open the world of stories to reveal the wonders within. In the program, Vossler explores why storytelling has […]
Northwoods Rocker: Chair Workshop May 9, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Roseau City Center Cost: $190 (Chair retails at $1,950.00). Prepayment required to register. Build your own rocking chair with guidance from the craftsmen at Northern Toboggan Co. Made from durable hardwood and traditional lacing, this is a full-day, hands-on class. PURCHASE YOUR TICKET Hosted by […]
Live Music Coming to Greenbush Join us for an evening of lively folk music with Kristian Bugge & WB Reid, a transatlantic duo bringing together Danish fiddle traditions and American roots guitar. Tuesday, May 12, 2026Greenbush Community Center244 Main St N, Greenbush, MN Time: 6:30pm Free Event Enjoy an engaging performance filled with polkas, jigs, waltzes, […]
Join us for a fun day at the Pioneer Farm, 2 miles west of Roseau. There will be some demonstrators, musical entertainment, and food. Do you have a traditional skill, collection, craft, or story to share? We are always looking for future Pioneer Days demonstrators and volunteers. Visit with museum staff or contact us to […]
Spend the day learning the basics of wood carving while creating your own wooden knife in this hands on class taught by Hal Bitzer. Participants will be guided through shaping, […]