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.

Membership

The society has 268 members from across the country. Membership benefits include free admission to the museum, quarterly newsletters, and monthly meetings that include historical or cultural programs.
Membership dues:
Annual Membership - $10
Life Membership for those under 62 years of age - $60
Life Membership for those 62 and older - $40
Club or Organization - $15
Business - $25

Board of Directors

President: Jeanne Maki
Vice President: Mary Erickson
Secretary: Lorraine Erickson
Treasurer: Harry Lamppa

Director: Tony Addy
Director: Chris Holmes
Director: Steve LaPatka
Director: Patricia Grigal
Director: Mary Peterson
​Director: Kathy Pernu

Staff

Museum Director:
Tucker Nelson

Contact Us

P. O. Box 736
Virginia, MN  55792
virginiamnhistory@gmail.com
218-741-1136