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.

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.

Voices of the Past – Cemetery Walk

September 2nd, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments

As part of our fall fundraising events, BCHS presents “Voices of the Past – Cemetery Walk” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Greenwood Cemetery located at 22nd and Paul Bunyan Drive. Historical reenactments of the life and times of area residents will be portrayed by local actors. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, M-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. at the cemetery prior to the tour. The cost of the ticket also includes a raffle drawing, free museum admission and refreshments at the History Center following the cemetery walk. Participants will meet outside the Greenwood Cemetery office at 5:30 p.m. For details, call 444-3376.

Vendors Needed For Depot Day

June 23rd, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments

The Beltrami County Historical Society is accepting reservations for vendors who are interested in securing space for the 8th annual “Depot Day Fest” Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji. Artists and crafters of all types are encouraged to sign up including flea marketers, antique collectors, woodworkers, metalworkers, jewelers, non-profits and garden producers. There are a limited number of outdoor spaces and they are available on a first come basis. For details, call 444-3376.

Spring High Tea

May 4th, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments

The Beltrami County Historical Society will host morning and afternoon High Tea Saturday, May 16 at the History Center. The morning session is scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the afternoon. A variety of spring 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.

New Exhibit At The History Center

April 22nd, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments

Beltrami County Historical Society presents the grand opening of, Pack and Carry,  May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji.

As part of the John Morrison Native American Collection, this exhibition explores early lifestyles of Native Americans with artifacts that include baskets, bags, cradleboards and pots. This exhibit was created and designed by Bemidji State University intern, Sara VanMarel.  Refreshments will be provided.  For more information, call 444-3376

Can You Dig It?

April 22nd, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments

In recognition of Minnesota Archaeology Week, the Beltrami County Historical Society will host an informal discussion with archeologist, Leslie D. Peterson, on featured stone projectile points, darts and ceremonial blades from John Morrison Collection on Wednesday, May 13 from 12-1 p.m. at the History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW. Individuals are encouraged to bring artifacts they have found for identification. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 444-3376.

Historical Society To Host Preservation Alliance

April 7th, 2009 by wanda, under Events. No Comments

The Beltrami County Historical Society will host a presentation by Erin Hanafin Berg entitled, “The Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties in Minnesota,” May 21 at 5 p.m. at the Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji.

Erin Hanafin Berg brings more than fifteen years of hands-on preservation experience to her role as Field Representative for the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota.  Berg graduated from Saint Olaf College in Northfield with majors in Studio Art and Norwegian and a self-designed concentration in Architectural Studies. Along with her strong background in preservation, some of Berg’s studies include traditional arts and handcrafts in Norway, and a survey and analysis of post-World War II basement houses in southeastern South Dakota.

All history presentations are free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be provided.  For more information, call 444-3376.