Anoka County Historical Society

Anoka County Historical Society A place for people interested in Anoka County's history and the work of the Anoka County Historical Society to share their passion and connect.
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Not enough restaurants have hammocks for post-food relaxation. Paddle up and eat at Ye Pancake Inn on Lake George, Oak G...
06/25/2026

Not enough restaurants have hammocks for post-food relaxation. Paddle up and eat at Ye Pancake Inn on Lake George, Oak Grove. Owned by Roe Chase.

The Anoka High School basketball teams in 1922 had vastly different uniforms, but apparently had a favorite shoe. Peep t...
06/23/2026

The Anoka High School basketball teams in 1922 had vastly different uniforms, but apparently had a favorite shoe. Peep the footwear. We're not sure what brand these are but they are very similar to early keds or chucks athletic shoes with a round logo on the back inside of the boot.

New Podcast Episode Alert! The biggest part of Operation Relocation is to prepare the ACHS museum’s collection for a saf...
06/19/2026

New Podcast Episode Alert! The biggest part of Operation Relocation is to prepare the ACHS museum’s collection for a safe move. In this episode go behind the scenes at the museum and hear the details of how we’re getting it all done. Sara and Raegan create the plans, and are joined by interns and friends from the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums.

Listen on our website or on your favorite podcast app.
Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums

Our pop-up exhibit with a drum captured during the Revolutionary War is open at Ticknor Hill! Swing by today (June 17) u...
06/17/2026

Our pop-up exhibit with a drum captured during the Revolutionary War is open at Ticknor Hill! Swing by today (June 17) until 7pm to learn about its history. Discover Anoka

Preparing to move a museum takes many hands. Museum friends came yesterday and we tackled the to-do list ✅
06/16/2026

Preparing to move a museum takes many hands. Museum friends came yesterday and we tackled the to-do list ✅

06/15/2026

We're getting Ticknor Hill ready for our Pop-Up exhibit (and for us to move in later in the year). That means making room on the first floor. Don't worry, we're keeping the three B&B rooms upstairs. 😀

06/14/2026

A piece of the Revolutionary War made it's way to Minnesota. See it and it's story at our Pop-Up exhibit June 17 at Ticknor Hill, 1-7p.m.

Loved taking a field trip to Fridley Historical Society yesterday! There are future podcast plans afoot. 🕵️
06/13/2026

Loved taking a field trip to Fridley Historical Society yesterday! There are future podcast plans afoot. 🕵️

We love the yearbook collection at ACHS! Our goal is to have 2 of every year from EVERY school in the County. Got to col...
06/13/2026

We love the yearbook collection at ACHS! Our goal is to have 2 of every year from EVERY school in the County. Got to collect 'em all! Volunteer Kathy is checking to see if we needed to officially add any from these donations to the collection.

We love helping and joining folk on their research projects! Thank you Angela for the flowers (and plant) - you made our...
06/13/2026

We love helping and joining folk on their research projects! Thank you Angela for the flowers (and plant) - you made our day ❤️ ❤️
It’s amazing what information you can find in old newspapers and ads!

Address

2135-3rd Avenue, North
Anoka, MN
55303

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(763) 421-0600

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