2025
Annual Conference
& Meeting
White Bear Lake, MN
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April 22 - 24, 2025
Join us for the 2025 MALHM Annual Conference & Meeting in White Bear Lake, MN!
Connect with colleagues from across the region at Minnesota's largest event for local history people. Explore products and services for your organization, dive into local history through evening socials, and hone your skills in a variety of workshop sessions.
Activities & Events
Pre-Conference Event (4/22/25)
Maplewood Area Historical Society (2170 County Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109)
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Tuesday Evening Mixer (4/22/25)
Maplewood Area Historical Society (2170 County Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109)
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Wednesday Evening Mixer (4/23/25)
Washington County Heritage Center (1862 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN 55082)
Hotel
Best Western Plus White Bear Lake Country Inn
4940 US-61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
80 rooms available at $110/night
Check-In: 3pm / Check-Out: 11am
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Reserve online or by calling 651-429-5393 (mention MN Alliance of Local History)
The MALHM reservation block ends on March 22, 2025.​
NOTE: After clicking the link, the reservation page will automatically populate the booking dates as April 22-24, 2025. Click the "edit" button at the top right to adjust your dates or number of guests/rooms.
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Amenities
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Complimentary full hot breakfast
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10 minute walk (0.4 miles) from conference facilities
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Free Wi-Fi
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Free parking
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Pool, business center, & fitness center
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Alternative Hotels
There are multiple other hotels in the area that conference attendees are welcome to book if they wish. Please note that official conference transportation will only be running from the Best Western WBL Country Inn.
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"MALHM's annual conference is my favorite conference of the year!
It's fantastic to learn and share with peers from across the state.
Great energy, great information, and lots of fun!"
"I've attended dozens of conferences over my career, in many different areas, and this is the one I never want to miss.
It's THE conference for local history museums!"
"The MALHM Annual Meeting is a MUST ATTEND! You can expand your practice exponentially by all of the offers and your professional peers."
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Schedule & Program
Sample schedule – 2025 schedule will be available in early 2025.
PRECONFERENCE EVENT
Option 1: Public History Through Built Structures
9:30-10:00am Registration & Check-In at Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps, 1205 93rd Ave W, Duluth
10:00-11:00am Session 1: Northern Bedrock Case Study: Reconsidering Cultural Heritage Work Through a Dis/ability Lens with Laura Leppink
11:00am-12:00pm Session 2: Northern Bedrock's National Register Nomination Journey with Rachel Peterson
12:00-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30-2:30pm Building Tour and Phase 1 Walk Through
2:30-3:30pm Session 3: The Wonders of Preventative Maintenance with Mark Johnston
Option 2: Tourist for the Day in Superior, WI
9:30-10:00am Registration & Check-In at Richard I. Bong Historical Center, 305 E 2nd St, Superior, WI
10:00-10:45am Welcome & Behind-the-Scenes Tour
11:00am-12:00pm Tour Superior Public Library murals with Teddie Meronek or Fairlawn Mansion
12:00-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00-2:00pm Tour Superior Public Library murals with Teddie Meronek or Fairlawn Mansion
2:15-3:30pm Roundtable Discussion: Partners in Tourism at the Bong Center
For Both
4:00-5:00pm Happy Hour at The Rathskeller
​4:00-7:00pm Dinner on Your Own
7:00-9:00pm Evening Mixer: Glensheen Mansion
2024 Conference
April 23 - 25, 2024 | Duluth, MN
Photos courtesy of Greg Harp
