Walsh County Historical Museum

07/21/2026

Fun opportunity!

We are hosting our first ever Salsa Contest on August 25th!

Walsh County residents 18 and older are invited to enter homemade salsa. We will award Best Salsa and Hottest Salsa and there will be an opportunity for the public to vote for People’s Choice during the market on August 25th.

Pre-registration is required. Rules and registration forms can be picked up at the Grafton Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 pm located at Heritage Village. Forms will also be available at the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce during their normal business hours. Contestants must be registered by August 18th at 6:30 pm.

Full rules and online registration are found here: https://forms.gle/xrxDGYuWU7dwDogr5

07/17/2026

Interesting opportunity!

For anyone who is interested!

07/12/2026

Out of abundance of caution the museum will not be open tomorrow. There's no climate control in the facility.

07/08/2026

Everyone was close together due to the weather but it was a good night. Thank you to Professor Tom Isern for being our keynote speaker, Heritage Village, Grafton ND and Grafton Farmer's Market for working with us on the event!

07/06/2026

Heads up!

07/06/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Hope to see everyone there!

Can’t wait for the opening night of 2026!

Local farmer’s market vendors will have peas 🫛 cucumbers 🥒 bread 🍞 crafts and more!

AND we are celebrating the Market’s 15th year and America 250 with:
👨‍🏫 Prof. Tom Isern speaking - 5:30 pm
🕰️ Time Capsule Dedication to follow
🍦 Free ice cream courtesy of City of Grafton
🧁 Free cupcakes courtesy of market sponsors
📕 Free copies of the Declaration of Independence
🎠 Free Carousel rides courtesy of Capstone Financial Group
🎖️ Military Museum open
🇺🇸 American Legion Post 41
🫟Kids activity by Legion Auxiliary Post 41
Veterans Service Officer
Car Seat Checkups
🍽️ Meal by Heritage Village

See you 4:30 - 6:30 pm Tuesday, July 7th! Located on the Grounds of Heritage Village off West 12th Street in Grafton, ND.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday America! From the Walsh County Historical Museum 🇺🇲 We will be open for tours tomorrow 12-5.

07/02/2026

Do you want to view what was donated for the time capsule? Visit the Heritage Village, Grafton ND Friday, July 3rd and Monday, July 6th 9 to 4! Thank you to everyone who participated the results are AMAZING!!

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day!