Careers of Danger and Daring by Cleveland Moffett This book was found in the collection in our Country Schoolhouse District 36 located on the Museum Grounds. The book was originally from Renville County School District 109 which was… Read More
I called my mom the other day and asked her why they allowed me to continue be a left-handed writer. Her response, “Because that was what you are.” In my family, it was only myself and my Aunt… Read More
Nicole Elzenga, Executive Director Nicole Elzenga started as our Executive Director on February 20, 2015. Nicole has jumped in with both feet and is off and running. Prior to coming to RCHS she worked for 15 years as… Read More
Next year is the 100th Anniversary of the United States entering the “War to End All Wars” aka World War I. In 1920 the Olivia Times Publishing Company printed a book about all the veterans who took… Read More
My day, most of the time, starts at 10:00 AM when the Renville County Historical Society & Museum (RCHS) opens, though on days when I have a deadline to meet or have a lot of research to do… Read More
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Last Updated: October 19, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
Careers of Danger and Daring by Cleveland Moffett
Careers of Danger and Daring by Cleveland Moffett This book was found in the collection in our Country Schoolhouse District 36 located on the Museum Grounds. The book was originally from Renville County School District 109 which was… Read More
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Posted: May 6, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
Can I Borrow Your Scissors?: Left-handed Woes By Nicole Elzenga
I called my mom the other day and asked her why they allowed me to continue be a left-handed writer. Her response, “Because that was what you are.” In my family, it was only myself and my Aunt… Read More
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Last Updated: March 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
Meet the Staff by Linda Balk
Nicole Elzenga, Executive Director Nicole Elzenga started as our Executive Director on February 20, 2015. Nicole has jumped in with both feet and is off and running. Prior to coming to RCHS she worked for 15 years as… Read More
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Last Updated: March 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
Working and Learning by Linda Balk
Next year is the 100th Anniversary of the United States entering the “War to End All Wars” aka World War I. In 1920 the Olivia Times Publishing Company printed a book about all the veterans who took… Read More
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Last Updated: March 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society
A Day in the Life of a Researcher by Linda Balk
My day, most of the time, starts at 10:00 AM when the Renville County Historical Society & Museum (RCHS) opens, though on days when I have a deadline to meet or have a lot of research to do… Read More
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Last Updated: February 1, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Olivia, Minnesota is the featured town of Renville County for 2017