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BELTRAMI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BELTRAMI COUNTY HISTORY BY THE NUMBERS

Beltrami County Established

1866

Great Northern Depot Built

1912

Population in 1870 per
U.S. Census

80

Beltrami County Historical
Society Formed

1952

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MUSEUM ADMISSION

INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, & BUSINESS 

MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

$7 – Adults
$5 – Seniors
$4/person– Groups of 7 or more
$3 – K-College
FREE – Children 5 & under

FREE - SNAP cardholders


FREE – Members of BCHS

MUSEUM HOURS

Wednesday - Saturday, 10 AM  - 4 PM

Closed Sunday & Monday

Please call for tours or assistance outside of regular operating hours.  We are closed on federal holidays.

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Upcoming Events

  • Brown Bag History: Music and Conversation with Mike Naylor
    Brown Bag History: Music and Conversation with Mike Naylor
    Thu, Oct 17
    Beltrami County History Center
    Oct 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Oct 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Join us for an engaging afternoon of music and conversation!
  • Semi-Annual Meeting at Saum School
    Semi-Annual Meeting at Saum School
    Sun, Oct 20
    Saum Historic School
    Oct 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Saum Historic School, 41982 Pioneer Rd NE, Kelliher, MN 56650, USA
    Oct 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Saum Historic School, 41982 Pioneer Rd NE, Kelliher, MN 56650, USA
    Enjoy a build-your-own sandwich lunch, hear local history updates, and tour the charming Saum schoolhouses—all while supporting their preservation through a free-will donation!
  • Recording Your Personal and Family Histories
    Recording Your Personal and Family Histories
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 23
    Beltrami County History Center
    Oct 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Oct 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Join Sue Bruns to learn the tools and guidance needed to document the unique stories of your lives and families, ensuring that memories are preserved for years to come.
  • Podipto Musicians Reminisce: A BCHS Fundraising Event
    Podipto Musicians Reminisce: A BCHS Fundraising Event
    Sat, Oct 26
    Rail River Folk School
    Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Rail River Folk School, 303 Railroad St SW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Rail River Folk School, 303 Railroad St SW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Get ready to take a trip down memory lane! The Beltrami County Historical Society is excited to announce a special event featuring Jack Sundrud, Dan Lund, and John Calder, founding members of the legendary Bemidji-based band Podipto.

MUSEUM LOCATION

130 MINNESOTA AVE SW BEMIDJI MN 56601

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