Meeker County Museum at the GAR Hall

Meeker County Museum at the GAR Hall The Meeker County Museum works to preserve the stories and artifacts of Meeker County and the G.A.R.

A fascinating Civil War Museum that has been kept as close as possible to the original meeting hall of the Civil War Veterans who built it. On the east side, a two-story addition was added 50 years ago that is the Meeker County Historical Society Museum.

Starting today, the Museum and G.A.R. Hall will be open until 6:00 on Thursdays, now through August. Discover Our Histor...
06/04/2026

Starting today, the Museum and G.A.R. Hall will be open until 6:00 on Thursdays, now through August. Discover Our History!

Dean Urdahl is our speaker for the next Civil War Roundtable - June 11 at 1:30!
06/04/2026

Dean Urdahl is our speaker for the next Civil War Roundtable - June 11 at 1:30!

We have our last school tour for the year today! A huge "thank you!" to our local school districts for making it possibl...
05/27/2026

We have our last school tour for the year today! A huge "thank you!" to our local school districts for making it possible for us to share our local history with the students.
And thanks to the ACGC kids for their fun notes!

05/25/2026
Sharing some local Memorial Day history with a past blog post from the Museum and G.A.R. Hall.
05/22/2026

Sharing some local Memorial Day history with a past blog post from the Museum and G.A.R. Hall.

Meeker County has a long history of Memorial Celebrations, dating back to the early days of the G.A.R.

More 1969 Litchfield Centennial! (Hopefully the photo album has everyone properly identified.)Bernie Aaker, John D Schmi...
05/13/2026

More 1969 Litchfield Centennial! (Hopefully the photo album has everyone properly identified.)
Bernie Aaker, John D Schmidt, George Ulrick, Emery Watkins, and "Chic" Ekbom (we believe this is Roy Ekbom)

Memorial Day Picnic, Monday, May 25 at the Litchfield Opera House. Fundraising event for the Meeker County Museum at the...
05/12/2026

Memorial Day Picnic, Monday, May 25 at the Litchfield Opera House.
Fundraising event for the Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R. Hall

Call or email the Museum to plan your research visit this month. 320-693-8911 or staff@meekercomuseum.org
05/08/2026

Call or email the Museum to plan your research visit this month. 320-693-8911 or [email protected]

Address

308 N Marshall Avenue
Litchfield, MN
55355

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(320) 693-8911

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