About Us

The Virginia Area Historical Society was established in 1978 to collect, preserve, and disseminate the history of Virginia, Minnesota, and the surrounding area. We are a 501(c)(3) Minnesota nonprofit corporation managed by a volunteer board of directors and one part-time staff member.  VAHS is an affiliate of the St. Louis County Historical Society.

Hours
Friday & Saturday:  10:00 - 3:00
By appointment -- subject to availability

Admission & Accessibility
Admission to the museum is free though we appreciate donations. Tours are available, and the facility is accessible.

Location
The VAHS Heritage Museum is located on the east side of beautiful Olcott Park at 800 north 9th avenue.
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Contact Us
P. O. Box 736
Virginia, MN  55792
[email protected]
218-741-1136

Board of Directors

Museum Manager

President:  Mary Peterson ​ 
Vice President: Darrel Swenson
Secretary: Kathleen Pernu
Treasurer: Chris Holmes

​Director:  Tony Addy
Director:  Patricia Grigal
Director:  Steve LaPatka
Director:  Robb Peterson 
​Director:  John Linstromberg
​Director:  Jill Aubin

Susan Hoppe