Here is the vendor form for the Saturday, September 12, 2026 event that can be used for vendors and for authors! Please return it by August 31, 2026, to the RCHS Museum, 441 N Park Dr, Morton, MN 56270, or email it to info@renvillecountyhistory.com, or drop it off! Questions please call Nicole 507-697-6147.
New Renville County shaped garden on the Renville County Historical Society’s Museum Grounds in Morton, Minnesota
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The RCHS Research Library has been gathering family history info for over 50 years. They collect everything from obituaries to graduation announcements about families in Renville County. If you want to help by donating items or if you’re looking for a specific name, hit up Nicole at the museum. They’re looking for more volunteers too!
Category: Bandon Township, Beaver Falls Township, Birch Cooley Township, Bird Island, Bird Island Township, Bird Island Union, Buffalo Lake, Buffalo Lake News, Cairo Township, Crooks Township, Danube, Donations, Fairfax, Fairfax Standard, Franklin, Franklin Tribune, Funeral, Geneaology, Graduates, Hawk Creek Township, Hector, Hector Mirror, Henryville Township, Historical Society, History, Military, Military Veterans, Minnesota, Morton, Morton Enterprise, Morton, Minnesota, Museum, Obituary, Olivia, Olivia Times, Olivia Times Journal, Olivia, Minnesota, Renville, Renville County, Renville County Journal, Renville County, Minnesota, Renville Star Farmer, Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart Journal, Sacred Heart News, Wellington Township Tags: Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, danube, Franklin, Geneaology, Hector, minnesota, morton, Renville, Renville county, renville county historical society, Sacred Heart, world war i
Bandon: 29, 60, 66, 69, 124Beaver Falls: 4, 5, 6, 7, 135Birch Cooley: 2, 3, 13, 19, 20, 55, 96Bird Island: 64, 85, 103, 123Boon Lake: 25, 34, 38, 77, 120, 122Brookfield: 49, 99, 118, 133, 134, 138,… Read More
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Editor’s Note: In honor of #ChocolateMousseday I wanted to share my favorite recipe for making a quick mousse (no separating eggs involved). The recipe was found in a Taste of Home magazine years ago. Reminder when cataloging your… Read More
Story of Minnesota’s Share in Great War to be Made Permanent Record A meeting of the Minnesota War Records Commission, which was authorized by the Public Safety Commission and appointed by Governor Burnquist, will hold another meeting at… Read More
Burt Nordstrom Gives Vivid Pictures of Soldier Life in Trenches Somewhere in France July 1 Dear Mabel: Your letter received yesterday with a bunch of other mail the first I have had for five weeks. Glad to… Read More
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Author & Vendor Form for Sat. Sept. 12, 2026 event in Morton, MN.
Last Updated: August 6, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Here is the vendor form for the Saturday, September 12, 2026 event that can be used for vendors and for authors! Please return it by August 31, 2026, to the RCHS Museum, 441 N Park Dr, Morton, MN 56270, or email it to info@renvillecountyhistory.com, or drop it off! Questions please call Nicole 507-697-6147.
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New Renville County shaped Garden on the RCHS Museum Grounds July 2026
Posted: July 11, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
New Renville County shaped garden on the Renville County Historical Society’s Museum Grounds in Morton, Minnesota
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Surname Files in the Renville County Historical Society’s Research Library Updated 6/02/2026
Last Updated: June 9, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
The RCHS Research Library has been gathering family history info for over 50 years. They collect everything from obituaries to graduation announcements about families in Renville County. If you want to help by donating items or if you’re looking for a specific name, hit up Nicole at the museum. They’re looking for more volunteers too!
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Category: Bandon Township, Beaver Falls Township, Birch Cooley Township, Bird Island, Bird Island Township, Bird Island Union, Buffalo Lake, Buffalo Lake News, Cairo Township, Crooks Township, Danube, Donations, Fairfax, Fairfax Standard, Franklin, Franklin Tribune, Funeral, Geneaology, Graduates, Hawk Creek Township, Hector, Hector Mirror, Henryville Township, Historical Society, History, Military, Military Veterans, Minnesota, Morton, Morton Enterprise, Morton, Minnesota, Museum, Obituary, Olivia, Olivia Times, Olivia Times Journal, Olivia, Minnesota, Renville, Renville County, Renville County Journal, Renville County, Minnesota, Renville Star Farmer, Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart Journal, Sacred Heart News, Wellington Township Tags: Bird Island, Buffalo Lake, danube, Franklin, Geneaology, Hector, minnesota, morton, Renville, Renville county, renville county historical society, Sacred Heart, world war i
Renville County Country (Rural) School Districts by Township
Posted: April 15, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Bandon: 29, 60, 66, 69, 124Beaver Falls: 4, 5, 6, 7, 135Birch Cooley: 2, 3, 13, 19, 20, 55, 96Bird Island: 64, 85, 103, 123Boon Lake: 25, 34, 38, 77, 120, 122Brookfield: 49, 99, 118, 133, 134, 138,… Read More
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Category: Bandon, Beaver Falls Township, Birch Cooley, Bird Island Township, Cairo Township, Country Schools, Crooks Township, Henryville Township, Minnesota, Norfolk Township, Renville County, Rural Schools Tags: Bandon Township, Beaver Falls Township, Bird Island Township, Cairo Township, Camp Township, Country School, Ericson Township, Henryville Township, Kingman Township, Norfolk Township, Renville county, renville county historical society, Rural School, Sacred Heart Township, Wellington Township
Cocoa Cappuccino Mousse Recipe
Last Updated: April 6, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: In honor of #ChocolateMousseday I wanted to share my favorite recipe for making a quick mousse (no separating eggs involved). The recipe was found in a Taste of Home magazine years ago. Reminder when cataloging your… Read More
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Compiling State War History, Morton Enterprise, 12-20-1918
Posted: February 24, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Story of Minnesota’s Share in Great War to be Made Permanent Record A meeting of the Minnesota War Records Commission, which was authorized by the Public Safety Commission and appointed by Governor Burnquist, will hold another meeting at… Read More
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Category: History, Minnesota, Renville County, World War I Tags: history, military, renville county historical society, world war i
Soldier Writes Home From France published in the Sacred Heart Journal August 10, 1918
Posted: November 26, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Burt Nordstrom Gives Vivid Pictures of Soldier Life in Trenches Somewhere in France July 1 Dear Mabel: Your letter received yesterday with a bunch of other mail the first I have had for five weeks. Glad to… Read More
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Give to the Max Day
Last Updated: November 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Join the Renville County Historical Society for Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 16, 2017 and you could help us receive a $1,000 Golden Ticket. Just go to www.GiveMN.org, search Renville County Historical Society, make an online… Read More
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Donate Today
Last Updated: April 15, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Renville County Historical Society Let’s Fix the Outhouse 2026 Project The Renville County Historical Society & Museum relies on the generous support of our members and friends to help preserve Renville County’s rich cultural heritage and tell the… Read More
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Veterans Honor Roll
Last Updated: March 26, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
The Military Service Honor Roll provides an opportunity to recognize and honor Soldiers who are currently serving, and those who have served, in the U.S. armed forces. Please make sure you have the information you need before starting this… Read More
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