Local History Services

Augment your history organization's development and your own management skills with these tools and services designed to help you interpret and preserve the history of your community.

We are here to help, e-mail localhistory@mnhs.org with your questions affecting your organization.
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Directories

Minnesota history organizations and networks

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Technical help

Resources for running a history museum, from administration and facilities management to collections care and interpretation.

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Jobs and training

We'll bring workshops and onsite consultations to your doorstep with the latest word on history museum operations.

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Get funded

Check out funding resources.

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Get recognized

Nominate your projects for an award.

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Get connected

Follow and share ideas and best practices with your history colleagues.

Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter with information for people working with history.

Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter with information for people working with history.

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