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 almost 220 members from across the country. If you're not a member, join us today! Click here for more information. 

Board of Directors

President:  Mary Peterson ​ 
Vice President:  Darrel Swenson
Secretary:  Jeanne Maki 
Treasurer:  Chris Holmes

Director:  Tony Addy
Director:  Lorraine Erickson
Director:  Patricia Grigal
Director:  Steve LaPatka
​Director:  Kathy Pernu
​Director:  Robb Peterson

Staff

Museum Manager:  Susan Hoppe

Contact Us

P. O. Box 736
Virginia, MN  55792
[email protected]
218-741-1136