The Lost Forty crafts beautiful arrangements of rare old folk songs entwined with the history of Minnesota. Their sources and their approach celebrate two centuries of Irish musical influence on the under-explored musical traditions of the north woods. Their show includes incredible archival photos, rich regional history, and colorful stories.
The Lost Forty Program & Annual Meeting
The Lost Forty crafts beautiful arrangements of rare old folk songs entwined with the history of Minnesota. Their sources and their approach celebrate two centuries of Irish musical influence on the under-explored musical traditions of the north woods. Their show includes incredible archival photos, rich regional history, and colorful stories. The Lost Forty will be […]
The Lost Forty
The Lost Forty crafts beautiful arrangements of rare old folk songs entwined with the history of Minnesota. Their sources and their approach celebrate two centuries of Irish musical influence on the under-explored musical traditions of the north woods. Their show includes incredible archival photos, rich regional history, and colorful stories. The Lost Forty will be […]
Indoor Tree Walk
3rd Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk At the Roseau County Museum located in the Roseau City Center On Display Through December 28 * View creatively decorated trees and vote for your favorite tree(s). * The top 3 trees win a cash prize. * This year’s participants: Sons of Norway Nordly Lodge, Roseau Women of Today, Chalk Couture by […]
Special Holiday Hours
Special Hours Saturday, Dec. 1 – Open 10-3 pm Sunday, Dec. 2 – Open 12-4 pm Saturday, Dec. 8 – Open 11-3 pm Saturday, Dec. 15 – Open 11-3 pm Saturday, Dec. 22 – Open 11-3 pm Monday, Dec. 24 – Open 9:30-3 pm Tuesday, Dec. 25 – Closed Dec. 26-28 & 31 – Open […]
Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
We Need your help “decking the halls” @ the museum The Roseau County Museum is inviting county organizations, groups, businesses, daycares, friends, individuals, etc. to decorate a tree for the Third Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the museum. Here is a chance to contribute your creativity and decorate a tree to be viewed during […]
Indoor Tree Walk
We Need your help “decking the halls” @ the museum The Roseau County Museum is inviting county organizations, groups, businesses, daycares, friends, individuals, etc. to decorate a tree for the Third Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the museum. Here is a chance to contribute your creativity and decorate a tree to be viewed during […]
The Tomte & the Troll
The Trolleri Players present: The Tomte & the Troll Come, experience the Trolleri (means Magic in Swedish) Players as they bring “The Tomte and the Troll” to life, Monday, October 1 at the Roseau City Center. Tomtes and Trolls are as old as the dawn of Scandinavia… and are sworn, enemies. So how is it […]
Summer Explorers
Join us for a summer of fun at Summer Explorers youth programs @ the Roseau County Museum DREAM CATCHERS June 5, 10:30am Chase away bad dreams with this Native American inspired craft project Learn more about dream catchers here. FOSSIL DIGGER June 12, 10:30am Learn about paleontology while you dig for […]
The Sutter Brothers perform in Roseau
May 10 the Roseau County Historical Society presents The Sutter Brothers. Join us for a light meal starting at 5:30 pm (free will donation) followed by the program at 6:00 pm. This program is FREE and open to the public. North Country Faces and Places The Sutter Brothers—Ross and Bart—will present a 50-minute program of […]
Doug Ohman – Public Storyteller and Photographer
Doug Ohman is a popular Speaker, Storyteller, and Photographer with strong roots in Minnesota. He lives in New Hope, Minnesota with his wife of over 30 years, Krin. Well known for his Minnesota Byways Series of 6 books, Doug will tell the stories behind the pictures and make the photos come to life for his […]
Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
Another great success for the second annual tree walk. It is always fun to see how each tree is uniquely decorated. We invite county organizations, groups, and businesses to decorate a tree for the tree walk. The museum has trees and lights available. All decorations are provided by the group. Visitors place money in boxes at […]
Indoor Christmas Tree Walk
Second Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Roseau County Museum, enjoy an afternoon with fabulous and unique decorated trees, refreshments, and music to set the mood. The museum will open at 2:00 pm for the viewing of the Christmas trees decorated by county groups and organizations. Visitors can vote for their favorite(s) trees by […]
Pinecreek Bus Tour
All proceeds go to the restoration of the Pinecreek Log Church located at the Pioneer Farm. The tour starts at the Pioneer Farm and included morning and afternoon coffee and lunch. You will stop at several historical sites in and near Pinecreek. The Genuine Pinecreek tour guides will tell about the area and show pictures […]
Pinecreek Bus Tour
Saturday, September 23, there will be a tour of the Pinecreek community for a small group of people who’ve reserved their spot by making a donation to benefit the restoration fund for the Pinecreek Log Church, a project of Roseau County Historical Society. This little building is the oldest known church in Roseau County. Even […]
Author, Candace Simar
Pequot Lakes Author, Candace Simar, to speak at Roseau City Center Meal served at 6 pm by Roseau County Historical Society & Roseau Sons of Norway Nordlys Lodge. Suggested $8 donation for the meal. Meet Minnesota author and poet, Candace Simar, on September 13 at Roseau City Center at 7 pm. Simar, author of Shelterbelts, Farm Girls and the […]
Meet Author, Candace Simar
Pequot Lakes Author, Candace Simar, to speak at Roseau City Center Meal served at 6 pm by Roseau County Historical Society & Roseau Sons of Norway Nordlys Lodge. Suggested $8 donation for the meal. Meet Minnesota author and poet, Candace Simar, on September 13 at Roseau City Center at 7 pm. Simar, author of Shelterbelts, Farm Girls and the […]
Summer Explorers: Weaving Projects
Children will have a chance to make a pencil holder, small wall hanging or fridge magnet. We will be using yarn to create these projects along with some other materials. Programs are free. We ask that children 6 and under have a supervisor.