Beltrami County History Center
The Beltrami County History Center, home of the Beltrami County Historical Society, is located in the historic southern corridor of downtown Bemidji, in the restored 1912 Great Northern Depot, the region’s most unique museum. Museum admission for members is free and rates for the general public are $5 for adults, $4 for students/seniors (62/better!) and $1 for children 12/under. Group rates are also available for five/more people at $3 per person.
The History Center is open year round 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and is situated 250 miles north of Minneapolis – follow U.S. 371 north and Hwy 2 west to the first Bemidji exit.
Check out our Calendar of Events!
Depot Day Fest to be held Saturday, August 14th!
July 7th, 2010 by Nicole, under Stories. No Comments
The Beltrami County Historical Society is currently accepting reservations from flea marketers, antique dealers, artists and crafters who are interested in securing space for the 9th annual Depot Day Fest August 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the History Center, in downtown Bemidji. This fundraising event features music, vendors, children’s activities, horse and wagon rides, square dancing and Middle Eastern dance. Fun, food and entertainment for the entire family! For more information call, 444-3376.
“Red, White and Blue High Tea” Saturday, June 26th
June 14th, 2010 by Nicole, under Stories. No Comments
Come enjoy a delicious assortment of food, music, and a raffle drawing at beautiful Diamond Point Park. The “Red, White and Blue High Tea” will be held on Saturday, June 26 from 2-4 p.m., at Diamond Point Park in the main park building. Last day to buy tickets is June 21. Tickets are $20 per adult, $10 per child and include food, music, keepsakes and raffle drawing. Volunteers needed to help serve, prepare and contribute food.
New Exhibit Open! “Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News”
May 20th, 2010 by Nicole, under Stories. No Comments
The Beltrami County History Center’s newest exhibit, Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News: The History of Healthcare in Beltrami County, opened Saturday, June 5th. Stop by to learn more about local medical and healing practices and how they have changed through time! For more information, please contact the Beltrami County Historical Society at 444-3376.
Historical Society and KBXE present Upper Shores
April 21st, 2010 by Nicole, under Stories. No Comments
Beltrami County Historical Society presents, “Upper Shores” a Miriam Tell concert and historical reenactment, 3 p.m., May 1 at the History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji. Tell, a local singer, songwritier has written and gathered songs for this unique and entertaining approach to musical storytelling. Refreshments will be served with a free-will donation accepted at the door. For more information, call 444-3376.
Depot Day Fest
March 11th, 2010 by wanda, under Stories. No Comments
The Beltrami County Historical will celebrate its 9th Annual Depot Day Fest on August 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji. This fundraising event features music, flea marketers, antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, spinning and weaving, children’s activities, horse and wagon rides, square dancing and Middle Eastern dance. Fun, food and entertainment for the entire family! For more information call, 444-3376.
Antique, Art & Craft Fair
February 23rd, 2010 by wanda, under Events. No Comments
The Beltrami County Historical Society presents “Antique, Art & Craft Fair” April 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2508 Washington Ave. SE, Bemidji. This two-day fundraising event features refreshments, vendors and Eggers’ Antique Appraisals both days from 2-4 p.m. with $5 per each item to be appraised. General admission is $3 and $15 for vendors for this two-day event. For more information, call 444-3376.
White Elephant and Bake Sale
January 15th, 2010 by wanda, under Events. No Comments
The Beltrami County Historical Society will host its annual Valentine, White Elephant and bake sale Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW. Refreshments and dessert samples made from recipes in the cookbook, Beltrami County Cooks! will also be served along with a 20% discount in the gift shop. For more information, or if you would like to contribute “gently used” items or bake goods, call 444-3376.
New Exhibit at the History Center
November 30th, 2009 by wanda, under News. No Comments
New exhibit at History Center
We are pleased to present a new Archival Emporium exhibit, Just Married, Best Wishes. This exhibition, featuring a grand assortment of vintage wedding gowns, was created and designed by BCHS volunteers.
Tickets available for High Tea
November 3rd, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments
The Beltrami County Historical Society will host morning and afternoon High Tea Saturday, Dec. 12 at the History Center. The morning session is scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the afternoon. A variety of holiday teas will be served along with savories (sandwiches), scones and sweets. This event is for the entire family and participants are encouraged to wear vintage hats/clothing. The cost of $12 for adults and $6 for children includes refreshments, free museum admission, raffle drawing and a vintage photographic keepsake. Call 444-3376 or stop by the History Center for reserved seating as both sessions have limited space available.
Lefse Festival Cook-off
October 20th, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments
The Beltrami County Historical Society will host its annual juried “Lefse Festival Cook-off” Friday, Dec. 4 at the Hampton Inn, Bemidji, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. General admission of $5 for this fundraising event includes refreshments, lefse for sale/sample, vendors and great door prizes. Entry fee for each lefse maker is $15 which includes a bib apron, and $40 for each vendor table. The winning lefse maker receives bragging rights as the “best darn lefse maker in northern Minnesota!” For details, call the History Center at 444-DEPO/3376.
