Connecting People to the History of Itasca County
Discover the people, places, stories and events that shaped Itasca County — and explore how our past continues to shape our community today.
Find Your Place in the Story
Visit the museum, uncover your family history, recognize local veterans or experience history through an unexpected adventure.
Museum
Learn about the exhibits, artifacts and stories preserved at the Itasca Museum.
Explore the Museum
Research & Genealogy
Explore local records, photographs, family histories and historical resources.
Start Your Research
Veterans Project
Discover the stories of thousands of Itasca County veterans and their service.
Explore Veterans
Escape Room
Experience history in a completely different way with the museum’s historical escape room.
Learn MoreKeeping Itasca County’s Stories Alive
The Itasca County Historical Society preserves and shares the stories of the people and communities that shaped our region. Through museum exhibits, historical collections, genealogy resources, educational programs and community projects, we help connect today’s residents with the generations who came before them.
- Museum
- Archives
- Community
Explore the Itasca Museum
Step inside and explore the industries, cultures, communities and personal stories that shaped Itasca County. Our exhibits bring together meaningful artifacts and photographs from across the region.
- Itasca County history
- Logging
- CCC camps
- Indigenous history
- Historic schools
- Local communities
- Mississippi River history
- Judy Garland
- Frances Ethel Gumm
- Regional artifacts
Local stories.
Lasting connections.
People
Learn about the residents, families and individuals who helped shape Itasca County.
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Places
Explore communities, buildings, industries and landmarks throughout the region.
Explore Places →
Stories
Discover photographs, documents, memories and moments preserved through generations.
Explore Stories →Honoring Itasca County Veterans
The Itasca Veterans Project preserves the stories and service records of thousands of veterans with connections to Itasca County.
Explore the Veterans Project
Research Your Family & Local History
Whether you are tracing your family tree, researching a community or looking for a historic photograph, our collections offer a valuable place to begin.
- Genealogy
- Historical photographs
- Newspapers
- Family records
- Local collections
- Research assistance
What Visitors Are Saying
A welcoming museum filled with fascinating local stories. The exhibits made the history of the area feel personal and approachable.
The research staff helped us uncover family information we had been searching for. Their knowledge of local records was invaluable.
Plan Your Visit
Visit the Itasca County Historical Society in downtown Grand Rapids and experience the history of the county firsthand.
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Address
201 N Pokegama Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 - Phone 218-326-6431
- Email ichs@paulbunyan.net
Museum Hours
Hours may change seasonally or for holidays. Please confirm current hours before traveling.
Help Preserve Local History
Memberships, donations and community support help the Itasca County Historical Society preserve local history for future generations.