Welcome to the Martin County Historical Society!

Our Mission is to preserve and share the history of Martin County by acquiring, conserving, appropriately displaying, and making it accessible for viewing, research, and educational purposes. We hope you enjoy the many features of our site; please contact us if you have any questions or requests. Thank you for taking the time to enjoy Martin County’s History!


The latest from Martin County Historical Society!

Now Seeing Submissions for our New Book Project

Did you ever own, rent, or grow up on a farm in Martin County? If so, we are seeking submissions for our new book - Farms of Martin County.

Click HERE for the submission form!

This project was featured in the Sentinel, check it out!


2024 Annual Meeting & Dinner

For details on the 2024 Annual Meeting CLICK HERE!


The Latest Event held at the Pioneer Museum

To see all the MCHS Events held at the Pioneer Museum CLICK HERE!

The Luedtke Slough controversy PowerPoint presentation depicting the controversy was shown with Dan Kehrberg being present narrating and answering questions. 


The Latest Pioneer Museum - Student Tour

To see all the Student Pioneer Museum Tours CLICK HERE!

Fairmont 5th Grade: "Great day with a great group of 5th graders from Fairmont Elementary!" **


The latest episodes of "Out of the Past"

To see all the episodes of Martin County Historical Society television show CLICK HERE! 

On this episode of "Out of the Past" Lenny Tvedten & James Marushin share some recent artifacts that have been donated to the Pioneer Museum. Then Lenny and Jim interview the Sentinel Publisher/ Editor Brooke Wohlrabe. 

On this episode Lenny Tvedten & Curator James Marushin share some recent artifacts that have been donated to the Pioneer Museum. Then Lenny interviews Author Patick M. Garry


Martin County Historical Society    

304 East Blue Earth Avenue Fairmont, MN 56031

Hours: Open Year-Round, Monday through Friday; 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:30pm

Phone: 507-235-5178   Email: mchsfairmont@gmail.com

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