Ely Winton Historical Society

08/15/2026

We are at Heritage Fest today at the Pioneer Mine. If you are looking for something to do, come on by!

07/31/2026

https://northernwilds.com/elys-boomtown-beginnings/?amp=1

07/10/2026

06/30/2026

Someday we will show you artifacts we have stored in a former church.

Minnesota Historical Society curators give us a tour of the basement vault that houses millions of off display artifacts.

06/28/2026

Love Ely? Love History? Looking for a part-time job?

NOW HIRING!

MANAGER, ELY-WINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Part time, up to 20/hrs/week

The Manager position provides day-to-day management for a small, volunteer-driven Historical Society dedicated to preserving and sharing local history.

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to: [email protected].

If you have any questions send us an email [email protected] or give us a call at 218-365-3226

06/23/2026

05/08/2026

NOW HIRING!
MANAGER,
ELY-WINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

REPORTS TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATUS: PART TIME, UP TO 20/HRS/WEEK

Position Summary:
The Manager position provides hands-on leadership and day-to-day management for a small, volunteer-driven Historical Society dedicated to preserving and sharing local history. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently, support volunteers, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop an understanding of Ely and Winton’s history
• Oversee the museum, research library and office
• Maintain paper and computer files to provide access to important legal, collection, operational and financial documents using standard office management tools
• Provide supervision to volunteers doing research, collections management and special projects
• Work with a bookkeeper/financial resource to manage receipts and expenses
• Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors
• Promote the organization and events via social and other media
• Plan and staff key events including the Annual Meeting, the Blueberry/Art Festival, Harvest Moon and Heritage Days.
• Support the Board of Directors in Strategic Planning
Preferred (but not required):
• Experience with grant writing or fundraising
• Familiarity with archival or museum practices
• Experience in a small or volunteer-run organization
Compensation:
• Salary: $15-$20 an hour, depending on qualifications
• Flexible schedule may be available

The Ely Winton Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to: [email protected]. Direct any questions via email or call 218-365-3226

04/22/2026

Happy 56th Earth Day from the Ely-Winton Historical Society! 🌎

On this day in 1970, Wisconsin Senator Ga***rd Nelson founded the first Earth Day. There's no better place to celebrate today then our beautiful and historic northern Minnesota!

04/13/2026

“We have come to know that every individual lives, from one generation to the next, in some society; that he lives out a biography, and that he lives it out within some historical sequence. By the fact of his living he contributes, however minutely, to the shaping of this society and to the course of its history, even as he is made by society and by its historical push and shove.” - C. Wright Mills

Join us in exploring the work of C. Wright Mills in a presentation by Minnesota North Sociology instructor, Claire Anderson for a special 2-part event on April 21 and April 28!