ISANTI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFFERS MORE THAN JUST HISTORY
Isanti County Historical Society ( ICHS ) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Isanti County for its members , guests , and community . The board manages numerous historic sites throughout Isanti County . The corporate headquarters and Heritage Center are located in the northwest corner of the Isanti County Fairgrounds in Cambridge Township . The historic Mattson-Norberg Cabin and the Olson Summer Kitchen museums are also located at the Heritage Center and are available for tours from spring through fall .
The Isanti County Historical Society is excited to branch out and grow with the community and its valued members . Executive Director Sam Klocksien is always ready to network with local schools and educational organizations to help bring a better understanding of Isanti County ’ s rich history to people of all ages .
Living History is an important part of programming at the Isanti County Historical Society , as well . Each summer in Cambridge and Spencer Brook Townships , history and imagination meld at summer Old Time School programs . Students step back in time to experience one-room school house traditions from late 19th century Isanti County . Information on registration is available on the ICHS website . Bradford Township is home to the Historic St . John ’ s
German Lutheran Church . The German Christmas tradition is celebrated in the first week of January , bringing to life the rites of the Epiphany . Both German and English language programs are offered . These wonderful and unique events from the past are truly special .
Membership to ICHS starts at just $ 25 . With that , you ’ ll receive a quarterly newsletter packed with interesting stories about Isanti County history . Members also receive discounts at the ICHS gift shop , personalized research assistance , and free admission to guest speakers and events . ICHS has also updated its online history database which allows visitors and members to keyword search all of the cataloged records in the collections . Along with many new rotating exhibits and scheduled guest speakers , ICHS is also home to many unique photographs and artifacts from Isanti County .
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