Clay County Historical Society

Clay County Historical Society Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the history of Clay County, Minnesota. Discover your history today.

In 1995, King Harald V visited Concordia College with Queen Sonja to receive an honorary degree from Concordia College. ...
08/28/2026

In 1995, King Harald V visited Concordia College with Queen Sonja to receive an honorary degree from Concordia College. Harald spoke of the deep connection between this region and Norway saying, "...they [Norwegian immigrants] came to this country and they found their hopes fulfilled. " Our condolences to go to the Norwegian Royal Family and people of Norway for their loss.

Images courtesy of Digital Horizons and The Concordian.

Next week school begins! Decades Clubs will explore what school was like in the 1890s, when many students learned in one...
08/27/2026

Next week school begins! Decades Clubs will explore what school was like in the 1890s, when many students learned in one room school houses. Decades Club is a free event held on the first Tuesday evening of the month at 6pm. Children of all ages are welcomed to join!

Last week Tom Asp stopped by and took a little time to hop on boar! Only crew members, their families, our staff, and ci...
08/26/2026

Last week Tom Asp stopped by and took a little time to hop on boar! Only crew members, their families, our staff, and city workers get to go on the Hjemkomst.

Just got back from getting the District Three School ready for a reunion of former students! 65 years ago this year the ...
08/25/2026

Just got back from getting the District Three School ready for a reunion of former students! 65 years ago this year the school closed its doors. The Woodlawn District 3 School was the first to open in the county, and last to close. We also took some time to visit Yankee Cemetery, where some of the first white settlers are buried.

Ralph's Corner was the oldest bar in the Fargo - Moorhead area until 2005. Scroll to learn more about its story.
08/24/2026

Ralph's Corner was the oldest bar in the Fargo - Moorhead area until 2005. Scroll to learn more about its story.

08/24/2026

Drawing our Drangon Days winners of free admissions tickets!

Its time to get moving! Hustle and support local history on October 10! Help us reach our goal of 250 participants for A...
08/20/2026

Its time to get moving! Hustle and support local history on October 10! Help us reach our goal of 250 participants for America250! Register using code "Early250" before September 19 and get 5 dollars off! Sign up and learn more using the link here https://shorturl.at/IRyjp.

08/19/2026

Barnesville has been celebrating potatoes since 1938! Markus has a fascinating story of how a Batman, almost, visited the first one. 🥔🍟🦇

Visit before its too late! The Comstock House is closing for the season on Saturday! We had over 146 visitors this summe...
08/17/2026

Visit before its too late! The Comstock House is closing for the season on Saturday! We had over 146 visitors this summer season! Here's a look at this beautiful home through the years.

Former Executive Director Maureen Kelly Jonason was honored with a certificate from the Minnesota Historical Society tod...
08/14/2026

Former Executive Director Maureen Kelly Jonason was honored with a certificate from the Minnesota Historical Society today. She was recognized for her work with helping preserving the state’s history and made a member of the Minnesota Historical Society’s Honorary Council. This position was given to her last November following her retirement. Congratulations Maureen! 🎉🎉🎉

Address

202 1st Avenue N
Moorhead, MN
56560

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12182995511

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