History Museum & Historical Society Of East Otter Tail County

10/13/2026

The History Museum will be closed Saturdays for a few weeks. Check back in mid November when we expect a return to Saturday hours. Stay tuned!

09/03/2026

The History Museum will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7 due to the Labor Day holiday! On Tuesday, September 8 we will be open our regular hours of 11am to 3pm Tuesday-Friday and Saturday 9am-1pm. Enjoy the holiday!

06/24/2026

HISTORY SERIES! The History Museum presents a three part History Series by Missy Hermes of the Otter Tail County Historical Society:

July 7 at 6:30 pm: Revolution In Their Words from the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum.

August 20 at 1:30pm: A Legacy of Service: Letters Home.

September 9 at 6:30pm: Notable Women of the Fergus Falls State Hospital.

06/03/2026

If anyone has any old Perham city directories, the History Museum would certainly appreciate a copy, even if a photocopy, in order to compile maps of Perham for specific years with businesses and residences listed. We currently only have some from the 1960s. Earlier than that would be very valuable, but any would be welcome. Email [email protected] if you can help. Thank you!

05/24/2026

The History Museum of East Otter Tail County recently hosted the grand opening of our new Otter Tail Pillager exhibit, which tells the story of these indigenous people, with approximately 50 people in attendance. In addition to a presentation by local author Andrea Young, the event featured speaker Rob Tibbetts, Director of the Cultural Division of the White Earth Nation, who had many interesting things to share regarding his people's history, culture and language.

Want to learn more? Andrea Young's book "The Otter Tail Pillager: The Indigenous People of the Minnesota Lakes Area" is for sale at the museum for $15, with all proceeds from the historical non-fiction book going back to the museum. We encourage you to check out the exhibit and this fascinating book.

05/15/2026

04/30/2026

Had a great time at the Volunteer Fair at the PACC this morning, Cherie's outfit stole the show!

04/23/2026

https://www.perhamfocus.com/news/local/2-500-secrets-uncovered-during-inventory-at-east-otter-tail-county-museum

New displays were recently installed at the East Otter Tail County Museum while venue underwent an inventory and deep clean.

04/01/2026

The History Museum will be closed Thursday, Fri and Sat. For Easter Weakend..

03/01/2026

Did you know that Paul Miller, who was Perham's mayor for 26 years, was a collector of unusual objects? The collection was originally exhibited at the Perham city office before it was donated to the History Museum. The collection is currently on display now!

And while you're at the museum, take a sneak peek at another new exhibit before the grand opening event!