Crow Wing County Historical Society

Wonderful, small regional museum

We enjoyed visiting this local museum, and getting an understanding of the life of the settlers in the 19th century from N. Europe. The museum is well organized and the individual managing the museum ...

Research

I was able to research the past on our lake to write a history book. We were able to learn about the history of our lake which added to the final product.

A great display of history as it really was.

My experiences here have become treasured family memories. This place is in no way a boring old museum. Upon entry, we were greeted by an elderly lady who had lived in Brainerd a very long time and wa...

History abounds

Excellent information on the area and welcoming staff. Very informative on the paper industry and the railroad industry here. Located in an old jail house.

Friendly staff, fascinating history.

Very accommodating of our young children, and extremely informative regarding the history of the town. We enjoyed touring the sheriff's home and seeing the old jail cells.