Artifact Donation
Help Preserve Carlton County's History
The objects, photographs, and documents we preserve help tell the stories of Carlton County and the people who have called it home. The Carlton County Historical Society welcomes inquiries about potential donations that help document our community's history. Every item has a story, and the right historical materials can help future generations better understand our past.
What Types of Items Do We Collect?
The Historical Society collects historical materials from the time of the arrival of the first Native Americans in this region through the present day.
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Our collection places particular emphasis on:
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Ojibwe culture
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The logging industry and the forests that covered our region
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The development and decline of regional railroads
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The Great Fires of 1918
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The history of agriculture in Carlton County
We are especially interested in items that were used, displayed, or worn by individuals, businesses, or organizations in Carlton County and that represent the way of life in our community.​
Not Every Item Can Be Accepted
We appreciate the generosity of people who want to share their family's and community's history with us.
Potential donations are reviewed according to our Collection Management Policy, which guides decisions about what we collect and how materials are cared for. Items must have a meaningful connection to Carlton County and fit within our collection priorities.
Before bringing an item to the museum, please review our Collection Management Policy and contact us to discuss your potential donation.
