Our Mission Statement

The Wadena County Historical Society was formed in 1967 for the preservation and perpetuation of Wadena county history; and for the purpose of gathering together all historical facts and data and such exhibits of old time implements, utensils and other articles of use by our pioneer residents.

There undoubtedly are hundreds of attics containing many of these desirable articles that should go into the permanent exhibit set up in the Wadena County Historical Society at 603 Jefferson Street North, Wadena, Minnesota. The history of the item should accompany each and every piece.

What is happening here today is evidence of the purpose of the Wadena County Historical Society and what it hopes to accomplish. Pictures are an essential part of the whole undertaking as you will see evidenced by what has been hung on the walls here

The officers are contributing their time and energy, without pay, and anyone can help considerably by supply suitable exhibit items and photographs. We are particularly interested in getting pictures of all the old timers and their complete history. They are the ones who have helped to make all the pleasures and comforts of today possible. They certainly deserve recognition and should be given a prominent place in the Wadena county history.

Because we have been given historical artifacts, it is the responsibility of the Wadena County Historical Society to preserve and protect these items along with displaying them for all to enjoy.

If you have any questions, you can contact any one of the officers: Richard Paper -Chairman, Joyce Palmer -Vice Chairman and Menahga Area Historical Society Representative, Elroy Evans -Treasurer, Roger Folkestad -Foundations, Ken Anderson, Darlene Matthes, John Crandall, Gillette Kempf, Elaine Schmitz England -Prairie Pioneer Club Representative, Bill Hess -Verndale Historical Society Representative, Linda Smith -Sebeka Historical Society Representative. You can also call the Wadena County Historical Society at 631-9079 and talk with Sandi Pratt – Executive Director. Board members are volunteers who dedicate their time to fund raising and business issues of the Society.

Board Meetings Open To The Public

The Wadena County Historical Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:00 during
the months of May to October and 1:00 November to April. All meetings are open to the public.