Annual Meeting and Conference
Red Wing, MN
The 2019 MALHM Annual Meeting and Conference will be held on April 24-25, 2019 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, outside of Red Wing! Pre-conference activities will take place on April 23 at the Red Wing Ignite Building.
Registration is now closed! Check out the full conference schedule by viewing the preliminary program! Lodging Options Treasure Island Resort & Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089 1-800-222-7077 $79 per room plus tax per night for Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday *Reservations can be made by calling Treasure Island and providing the group name "Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums". This rate is in effect through April 2, 2019! Conference Advertising, Sponsor, and Vendor Opportunities Advertising, sponsor, and vendor opportunities are now closed for the 2019 event. Check out who will be in our vendor hall! Bluestem Heritage Group Clear Image Solutions CYBERsprout Discover Austin, MN - 2020 Conference Host! The Donning Company Publishers History Through Fiction Lakeside Press Marco Mid-America Business Systems Midwest Art Conservation Center Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums Minnesota Association of Museums Minnesota Digital Library Minnesota Historical Society Grants Office Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office MNopedia Museology The Museum Lady Northern Micrographics Omnia History Platt Hollow Road Re:discovery Software Red Wing Computer & IT Services Red Wing Shoe Company Corporate Archives & Museum Split Rock Studios |
The Island is calling us to Red Wing on April 23!
Photo courtesy of Treasure Island Resort & Casino. 
Red Wing, Minnesota
Thank you to our conference sponsors! Click on the sponsor logo to be directed to their website and learn more about them.
2019 Conference Sponsors Gold Museology Silver Red Wing Shoe Company Corporate Archives & Museum Bronze Bluestem Heritage Group The Donning Company Publishers Northern Micrographics Red Wing Computer & IT Services Networking Clear Image Solutions CYBERsprout Mid-America Business Systems Re:discovery Software |
2019 Conference Location
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Treasure Island Resort & Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089 Thanks to our host committee members, the Goodhue County Historical Society, the Pottery Museum of Red Wing, the Red Wing Collectors Society, and Treasure Island Resort & Casino for the work to organize this event! |
Pre-Conference Event on April 23
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This year's pre-conference event provides more opportunities for attendees to explore our conference community, while also getting educational value for their time. Educational sessions will be held at the Red Wing Ignite Building (419 Bush Street, Red Wing) in the community room. Between educational sessions, we encourage attendees to explore downtown Red Wing and take part in optional tours (more information to come in spring 2019).
Pre-Conference Schedule of Event 8 to 9 AM Check-in and registration 8:15 AM Shuttle Bus #1 leaves Treasure Island for Ignite Building 9 to 9:30 AM Welcoming Remarks from Host Committee 9:30 to 10:30 AM Educational Session #1 The Role of Local History Organizations in Historic Preservation 10:30 AM to 2 PM Free time to explore downtown Red Wing, lunch on your own, optional tours *Check-in and registration will still be open at the Ignite Building during this time 2 to 3:30 PM Educational Session #2 Red Wing & Its Brewing Tradition Renewing Old West Main Street in Red Wing 3:30 to 7 PM Free time to explore Red Wing, dinner on your own, check-in at the hotel 4 to 6:30 PM Happy Hour at local restaurants in West End District 5:00 PM Shuttle Bus #2 leaves Treasure Island for West End District 6:30 PM Shuttle Bus #3 leaves Treasure Island for evening mixer 7 to 9 PM Evening Mixer at the Pottery Museum of Red Wing The Role of Local History Organizations in Historic Preservation Presenters: Steve Kohn, Planning Manager at the City of Red Wing Michael Koop, Historic Preservation Specialist & Certified Local Government Coordinator at the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office Chris Schuelke, Executive Director at the Otter Tail County Historical Society Advocating for historic preservation in your community can seem like a task above and beyond your organization's mission. Sometimes it can be controversial and put a local history organization either with, against, or in the middle of other community partners on an issue. However, local history organizations have a critical role to play in historic preservation. This panel discussion will include perspectives from a heritage preservation commission staff liaison, local history organization representative, and a member of the State Historic Preservation Office to help history organizations identify their role in historic preservation efforts within their community. Red Wing & Its Brewing Tradition Presenter: Scott Kolby, co-owner of Red Wing Brewery One of the earliest industries in Red Wing was brewing. In 1867, there were a total of five breweries in the community. Red Wing Brewery co-owner Scott Kolby and his business partner dove into this history as they contemplated opening their own brewery. Learn how the industry evolved in Red Wing as well as how the Red Wing Brewery incorporated this history into their business model to keep those stories alive today for patrons and the community. Renewing Old West Main Street in Red Wing Presenter: Jay Owens, City Engineer with the City of Red Wing Cory Bienfang, Civil Engineer at Bolton & Menk, Inc. The City of Red Wing has been working in recent years to improve destination districts centered on tourism and commerce. The West End District is scheduled for improvements beginning in 2021 that will dramatically change the way residents and visitors experience this historic area. Learn about these improvements and what is in store for the future of the West End District and Old West Main Street. |
G.A. Carlson Lime Kiln underwent extensive stabilization efforts within the last few years. It is just one of many historic preservation projects undertaken in Red Wing over the past decade. Photo courtesy of the City of Red Wing.
Learn about Red Wing's brewing history as part of the education sessions on April 23. Photo courtesy of the Red Wing Brewery.
Old West Main Street is set for a major upgrade beginning in 2021. Attendees will learn about how this historic district will be renewed to support the growing business community of the West End District. Photo courtesy of the City of Red Wing.
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Evening Mixers
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One of the best parts about the MALHM Annual Meeting & Conference are the networking opportunities! Bring your business cards and enjoy some social time with colleagues while exploring local museums. Light appetizers and drinks will be available at each event. Door prizes will be given out at both events.
Pottery Museum of Red Wing (240 Harrison Street) Tuesday, April 23 from 7 to 9 PM Explore the Pottery Museum of Red Wing to learn about the historic pottery industry which thrived in this community. Take your picture with pottery related cutouts with the help of members from the Red Wing Collector's Society. Goodhue County History Center (1166 Oak Street) Wednesday, April 24 from 7 to 9 PM Come see the home of Minnesota's first county historical society atop what is known as College Hill. Explore exhibits and check out the view overlooking downtown Red Wing and the Mississippi River Valley. This night, we will also be bringing back History Trivia! Mixer attendees will be broken into teams to see who knows their history facts better than anyone else! Shuttle service will be available to transport attendees to and from the evening mixers! |
Explore the Pottery Museum on April 23 during the evening mixer!
Goodhue County Historical Society
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