Trustees Wanted
The Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS) is accepting applications from the general public to serve on its Board of Trustees. DCHS is committed to preserving and presenting the entire history of Dakota County. In pursuit of this mission, the Society has partnered with donors, members, 240+ volunteers and more than 40 organizations to significantly increase its size and reach over the past six years. In 2011 the Society set a program record with 75 exhibits and public programs reaching 90,000 individuals.

DCHS is seeking to add additional trustees with the passion, skills and resources to help this growing organization continue to achieve its goals and successfully execute its strategic plan. If you have a passion for history, we want to hear from you! Learn more...

Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 21, 2012
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lawshe Memorial Museum

Join DCHS as we kick off the new year. We will give a review of 2011, a preview of 2012 and elect trustees.

Representative Dean Urdahl will speak about his historical fiction trilogy, Uprising, Retribution and Pursuit, which recount the events of the 1862 Dakota Conflict.

Refreshments will be served.

Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

Ramsey County Historical Society

Science Museum of Minnesota

Walker Art Center

Washington County Historical Society

Wayzata Historical Society