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{{Short description|History museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA}}
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|image= Hennepin History Museum.jpg|alt=an exterior view of the museum on a bright summer day|
|established= 1957
|established= 1938
|location= 2303 Third Avenue South, [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], [[USA]]
|location= 2303 Third Avenue South, [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], United States
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|director= John Crippen
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|website= [https://www.hennepinhistory.org/ hennepinhistory.org]
|curator= Jack Kabrud
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|website= [http://www.hennepinhistory.org/ hennepinhistory.org]
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'''Hennepin History Museum''' is a museum dedicated to the history of the land and people of [[Hennepin County]], [[Minnesota]]. The museum traces its roots back to the founding of the [[Hennepin County Territorial Pioneers Association]] in 1858.<ref>{{cite web|title=About the Museum|publisher=Hennepin History Museum|url=http://www.hennepinhistory.org/about-us.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> The museum provides in house exhibits as well as "special delivery" programs that bring museum artifacts and programming to schools and other locations.
'''Hennepin History Museum''' is a museum dedicated to the history, people, and communities of [[Hennepin County, Minnesota]], United States. The museum provides in-house exhibits, history-themed programming, and social events throughout the year.


==Location==
==Location==
The museum is located in the [[Whittier, Minneapolis|Whittier]] neighborhood of [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]], just a few blocks away from the [[Minneapolis Institute of Arts]]. The museum is located in the [[George Christian (entrepreneur)|George Christian]] house, a historic mansion built in 1919 in what was then the [[Washburn-Fair Oaks Mansion District]] of Minneapolis.<ref>{{cite web|title=George Christian Mansion|publisher=Placeography|url=http://www.placeography.org/index.php/George_Christian_Mansion|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>
The museum is located in the [[Whittier, Minneapolis|Whittier]] neighborhood of [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]] in the historic Christian Mansion, a historic home built in 1919. Today, it is included in the [[Washburn-Fair Oaks Mansion District]] of Minneapolis, and is located on the east side of Washburn-Fair Oaks Park.<ref>{{cite web|title=George Christian Mansion|publisher=Placeography|url=https://www.placeography.org/index.php/George_Christian_Mansion|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> The house was designed by Hennepin County architects [[Hewitt and Brown]].


==Exhibits==
==Exhibits==
The Hennepin History Museum features a combination of permanent and changing exhibits. The permanent collection showcases objects, artifacts, and documents that tell the story of Hennepin County from its earliest days to the present. Visitors can explore various aspects of local history, including:
The museum showcases a mixture of permanent and rotating exhibits. Permanent exhibits include 'The Century of the Child,' an exploration of growing up in Hennepin County, and 'Curiosities and Remnants,' a collection of objects of general historical interest from the county.<ref>{{cite web|title=Now on View|publisher=Hennepin History Museum|url=http://www.hennepinhistory.org/now-on-view.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>
* Indigenous cultures <ref>{{Cite web |last=Jovanovic |first=Marija |date=2019-09-09 |title=New Director Says Hennepin History Museum Has ‘Room for Growth’ |url=https://www.southwestjournal.com/news/hennepin-history-museum/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Southwest Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Early settlement and development
* Industry and commerce<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-20 |title=The History Of Eat Street - CBS Minnesota |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/the-history-of-eat-street/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Social movements and politics<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Christine |date=2022-03-09 |title=Museum Exhibit Reveals I-35W’s Impact on a South Minneapolis Community |url=https://mntransportationresearch.org/2022/03/09/museum-exhibit-reveals-i-35ws-impact-on-a-south-minneapolis-community/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Crossroads |language=en}}</ref>
* Art and culture<ref>{{Cite web |last=Regan |first=Sheila |date=2023-02-28 |title=Hennepin History Museum highlights 'Hidden Gems' after cataloguing its art collection |url=http://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2023/02/hennepin-history-museum-highlights-hidden-gems-after-cataloguing-its-art-collection/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Programs==
Current exhibits include 'The League of Women Voters, A Look Back and Forward,' which details the history of the Minnesota [[League of Women Voters]] as it grew from the [[Minnesota Woman Suffrage Association]].<ref>{{cite web|title=League of Women Voters A Look Back and Forward|publisher=Hennepin History Museum|url=http://www.hennepinhistory.org/the-league-of-women-voters-a-look-back-and-forward.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>
The museum offers a variety of public programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, family events, and tours. These programs provide opportunities for the community to learn more about local history and engage with the museum's collections.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hennepin History Museum |url=https://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/hennepin-history-museum/2198 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Explore Minnesota |language=en}}</ref>

The museum often showcases the work of local contemporary artists. Past exhibits include paintings by local artist [[Bettye Olsen]] and a retrospective on the life and work of cake artist [[Rosalie Laboe]].<ref>{{cite web|title=My Own Environment|publisher=Hennepin History Museum|url=http://www.hennepinhistory.org/my-own-environment.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=When Cooking: Eat Local Farm Tour. Also: Laboe takes the cake and MOA gets jerky|author=Kim Ode|url=http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/157526945.html|newspaper=Star Tribune|date=6 June 2012}}</ref> In 2007, the museum invited photographer Timothy Pitrowski to photograph dresses from their collection on modern models.<ref>{{cite web|title=1870s Day Dresses|publisher=MNArtists|url=http://www.mnartists.org/work.do?rid=160335|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> Some exhibits explore the quirkier side of local history. One former exhibit, entitled 'Cat Gut is Not Our Friend' explored medical implements, drugs and treatments used in the early days of the county.<ref>{{cite news|title=Museum Spotlight Hennepin History|publisher=CBS News|url=http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/10/03/museum-spotlight-hennepin-history-museum/|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> Exhibits like 'A Century of Women's Aprons' focus on classic pioneer themes, while other exhibits such as 'Icons of the Bereaved: Tradition and Artifacts of Mourning' have a more modern focus.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hennepin History Museum|publisher=Minnesota Monthly|url=http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/September-2009/The-Guide-to-Museums-Culture-and-Entertainment-Fall-2009/Museum-Hennepin-History-Museum/|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>


==Community==
==Community==
The museum is home to a wide variety of events, including their monthly "Fireside Chats" on various historical topics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fireside Chats|publisher=Hennepin History Museum|url=http://www.hennepinhistory.org/fireside-chats.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>
The museum is home to a wide variety of events, including monthly "Fireside Chats" on various historical topics, as well as social events and author talks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fireside Chats |publisher=Hennepin History Museum |url=https://www.hennepinhistory.org/fireside-chats.html |accessdate=3 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127153652/https://www.hennepinhistory.org/fireside-chats.html |archivedate=27 January 2013 }}</ref>


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The museum has also worked to spotlight various communities in Hennepin County. In 2003, the museum partnered with the [[Walker Art Museum]] and 30 East African students from local high schools to use letters and photographs to create an exhibit about East African communities in Minneapolis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hennepin History Museum Spotlights New East African Neighbors |publisher=South Side Pride |url=https://www.southsidepride.com/2003/09/articles/museum.html |accessdate=3 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061217093620/https://www.southsidepride.com/2003/09/articles/museum.html |archivedate=17 December 2006 }}</ref> The museum's cultural outreach continued in 2009, when [[University of Minnesota]] interior design students exhibited designs for [[culturally sensitive]] homes for [[Somali people|Somali]] and Mexican immigrants.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Culture of Home |author=Kim Palmer |url=https://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/38873192.html |newspaper=Star Tribune |date=3 February 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100306224515/https://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/38873192.html |archivedate=6 March 2010 }}</ref>
However, the museum also offers more avant-garde events as well, such as "Naked Girls Reading," an event in which naked women read literary classics to clothed audiences.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naked Girls Reading Makes a Classy Debut |author=Jahna Peloquin |url=http://www.vita.mn/crawl/185162631.html |newspaper=vita.mn |date=30 December 2012 |accessdate=1 March 2013}}.</ref>


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==Library==
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The museum has also worked to spotlight various communities in Hennepin County. In 2003, the museum partnered with the [[Walker Art Museum]] and 30 East African students from local high schools to use letters and photographs to create an exhibit about East African communities in Minneapolis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hennepin History Museum Spotlights New East African Neighbors|publisher=South Side Pride|url=http://www.southsidepride.com/2003/09/articles/museum.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> The museum's cultural outreach continued in 2009, when [[University of Minnesota]] interior design students exhibited designs for culturally sensitive homes for [[Somali people|Somali]] and Mexican immigrants<ref>{{cite news|title=The Culture of Home|author=Kim Palmer|url=http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/38873192.html|newspaper=Star Tribune|date=3 February 2009}}</ref>
The museum's library is open to the community and highlights the museum's archival collections. The library has reference materials such as city directories, photos of houses and buildings, maps, atlases, genealogical resources, city history files, business histories, and many other reference materials. A professional archivist is on site during library open hours to assist researchers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Museum Library and Collections |publisher=Hennepin History Museum |url=https://www.hennepinhistory.org/library-and-collections.html |accessdate=3 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130216045402/https://www.hennepinhistory.org/library-and-collections.html |archivedate=16 February 2013 }}</ref>

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===Library===
The museum's library is open to the community and highlights the museum's archival collections, managed by archivist Susan Larson-Fleming. The library contains photos, letters, and ephemera relating to local history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Museum Library and Collections|publisher=Hennepin History Museum|url=http://www.hennepinhistory.org/library-and-collections.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>


==Funding==
==Funding==
About 70% of the museum's annual budget of $250,000 is funded by Hennepin County. The remaining 30% is funded by entrance fees and the museum's 800 members. Recently, the economic downturn has had a negative impact on member gifts, and on the museum's finances.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tough Times for Local Historical Societies|publisher=Bethel History|url=http://bethelhistory.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/tough-times-for-local-historical-societies/|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>
About 40% of the museum's annual budget is funded by Hennepin County. The remaining 60% is funded by individual donors.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hennepinhistory.org/donors.html |title=Membership |website=www.hennepinhistory.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930041523/https://hennepinhistory.org/donors.html |archive-date=2017-09-30}} </ref>


==Magazine==
==Magazine==
Three times a year, the museum publishes ''Hennepin History Magazine''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hennepin History Magazine|publisher=Hennepin History Museum|url=http://www.hennepinhistory.org/history-magazine.html|accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> Each issue includes a "From the Director's Chair" column written by the museum director, followed by three or four essays on various historical topics. Sample topics include "The Birth of Target",<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Dayton |first1=Bruce |last2=Green |first2=Ellen |year=2012 |title=The Birth of Target |journal=Hennepin History |volume=71 |issue=2 |pages=20 |publisher=E.B. Green Editorial |accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref> which explores the history of the [[Target Corporation]], placing it in a historical context with the Dayton family and their department store [[Daytons]]. Such examinations of local companies are common in the magazine; the Winter 2012 issue explored [[Northwest Airlines]] in the 1930s.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Johnson |first1=Frederick |year=2012 |title=Fly Northwest circa 1932 |journal=Hennepin History |volume=71 |issue=1 |pages=10 |publisher=E.B. Green Editorial |accessdate=3 March 2013}}</ref>
Three times a year, the museum publishes ''Hennepin History Magazine''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hennepin History Magazine |publisher=Hennepin History Museum |url=https://www.hennepinhistory.org/history-magazine.html |accessdate=3 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127152635/https://www.hennepinhistory.org/history-magazine.html |archivedate=27 January 2013 }}</ref> Redesigned in 2017, the magazine features topics of interest from all over Hennepin County. Digital reproductions of Hennepin History, the official publication of the Hennepin History Museum, are available online thanks to the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections. Earlier issues included articles such as "The Birth of Target",<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Dayton |first1=Bruce |last2=Green |first2=Ellen |year=2012 |title=The Birth of Target |journal=Hennepin History |volume=71 |issue=2 |pages=20 |publisher=E.B. Green Editorial }}</ref> which explores the history of the [[Target Corporation]], placing it in a historical context with the Dayton family and their department store [[Daytons]]. Such examinations of local companies are common in the magazine; the Winter 2012 issue explored [[Northwest Airlines]] in the 1930s.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Johnson |first1=Frederick |year=2012 |title=Fly Northwest circa 1932 |journal=Hennepin History |volume=71 |issue=1 |pages=10 |publisher=E.B. Green Editorial }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.hennepinhistory.org/ Hennepin History Museum]
*[https://www.hennepinhistory.org/ Hennepin History Museum]
*[http://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/search/collection/hchm Hennepin History Museum at the Minnesota Digital Library]
*[https://reflections.mndigital.org/cdm/search/collection/hchm Hennepin History Museum at the Minnesota Digital Library]
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*[http://nakedgirlsreading.com/minneapolis/ Naked Girls Reading: Minneapolis]

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Hennepin History Museum
an exterior view of the museum on a bright summer day
Map
Established1938
Location2303 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates44°57′36.5″N 93°16′21″W / 44.960139°N 93.27250°W / 44.960139; -93.27250
DirectorJohn Crippen
Websitehennepinhistory.org

Hennepin History Museum is a museum dedicated to the history, people, and communities of Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The museum provides in-house exhibits, history-themed programming, and social events throughout the year.

Location

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The museum is located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis in the historic Christian Mansion, a historic home built in 1919. Today, it is included in the Washburn-Fair Oaks Mansion District of Minneapolis, and is located on the east side of Washburn-Fair Oaks Park.[1] The house was designed by Hennepin County architects Hewitt and Brown.

Exhibits

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The Hennepin History Museum features a combination of permanent and changing exhibits. The permanent collection showcases objects, artifacts, and documents that tell the story of Hennepin County from its earliest days to the present. Visitors can explore various aspects of local history, including:

  • Indigenous cultures [2]
  • Early settlement and development
  • Industry and commerce[3]
  • Social movements and politics[4]
  • Art and culture[5]

Programs

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The museum offers a variety of public programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, family events, and tours. These programs provide opportunities for the community to learn more about local history and engage with the museum's collections.[6]

Community

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The museum is home to a wide variety of events, including monthly "Fireside Chats" on various historical topics, as well as social events and author talks.[7]

The museum has also worked to spotlight various communities in Hennepin County. In 2003, the museum partnered with the Walker Art Museum and 30 East African students from local high schools to use letters and photographs to create an exhibit about East African communities in Minneapolis.[8] The museum's cultural outreach continued in 2009, when University of Minnesota interior design students exhibited designs for culturally sensitive homes for Somali and Mexican immigrants.[9]

Library

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The museum's library is open to the community and highlights the museum's archival collections. The library has reference materials such as city directories, photos of houses and buildings, maps, atlases, genealogical resources, city history files, business histories, and many other reference materials. A professional archivist is on site during library open hours to assist researchers.[10]

Funding

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About 40% of the museum's annual budget is funded by Hennepin County. The remaining 60% is funded by individual donors.[11]

Magazine

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Three times a year, the museum publishes Hennepin History Magazine.[12] Redesigned in 2017, the magazine features topics of interest from all over Hennepin County. Digital reproductions of Hennepin History, the official publication of the Hennepin History Museum, are available online thanks to the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections. Earlier issues included articles such as "The Birth of Target",[13] which explores the history of the Target Corporation, placing it in a historical context with the Dayton family and their department store Daytons. Such examinations of local companies are common in the magazine; the Winter 2012 issue explored Northwest Airlines in the 1930s.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "George Christian Mansion". Placeography. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  2. ^ Jovanovic, Marija (2019-09-09). "New Director Says Hennepin History Museum Has 'Room for Growth'". Southwest Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. ^ "The History Of Eat Street - CBS Minnesota". www.cbsnews.com. 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  4. ^ Anderson, Christine (2022-03-09). "Museum Exhibit Reveals I-35W's Impact on a South Minneapolis Community". Crossroads. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. ^ Regan, Sheila (2023-02-28). "Hennepin History Museum highlights 'Hidden Gems' after cataloguing its art collection". MinnPost. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. ^ "Hennepin History Museum". Explore Minnesota. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  7. ^ "Fireside Chats". Hennepin History Museum. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  8. ^ "Hennepin History Museum Spotlights New East African Neighbors". South Side Pride. Archived from the original on 17 December 2006. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  9. ^ Kim Palmer (3 February 2009). "The Culture of Home". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 March 2010.
  10. ^ "Museum Library and Collections". Hennepin History Museum. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  11. ^ "Membership". www.hennepinhistory.org. Archived from the original on 2017-09-30.
  12. ^ "Hennepin History Magazine". Hennepin History Museum. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  13. ^ Dayton, Bruce; Green, Ellen (2012). "The Birth of Target". Hennepin History. 71 (2). E.B. Green Editorial: 20.
  14. ^ Johnson, Frederick (2012). "Fly Northwest circa 1932". Hennepin History. 71 (1). E.B. Green Editorial: 10.
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