Call us Today 320-243-7547 or Email paynesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Call us Today 320-243-7547 or Email paynesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Through the initiation of the local Lion’s Club, the Paynesville Historical Society was organized on October 23, 1969, as a non-profit organization with the purpose of preserving and promoting the vast historical interests of the community and the surrounding area.
The Society is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the dues paying members of the organization. The Board of Directors oversees the annual operation of the PHS, including:
● The collection, recording and storage of local artifacts
● Museum displays, promotions and programs
● Museum budget, maintenance and annual operations
● Fundraising development including membership renewals, donations and grant solicitations
● Policies and procedures
● Capital improvements
Learning from the past to inspire the future
The mission of Paynesville Historical Society is to connect people to our community and inspire curiosity across generations, sharing and preserving the culture of Paynesville and rural Minnesota through discovery, preservation and programs making historical and cultural resources available to everyone.
The Paynesville Historical Society is committed to using resources wisely to educate, connect and inspire, build historical empathy, and enrich the community through:
Education Value: Offer a unique learning environment, allowing visitors to interact with history from the past, making history more engaging and memorable.
Research Value: Offering a valuable collection of objects and documents that are available to all to study history, and to collaborate with organizations to conduct research and expand knowledge.
Culture Value: To preserve and protect cultural heritage, ensuring future generations can learn from and appreciate the past.
Social Value: Create a sense of identity and belonging within local communities bringing people together to explore shared experiences.
Copyright © 2023 Paynesville Historical Society & Museum - All Rights Reserved.
251 Ampe Drive
PO Box 313
Paynesville Mn 56362
320-243-7547
paynesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
HOURS:
NEW 2025 Summer Hours:
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Thursday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5PM
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday 1:00-5:00PM
Winter Hours - September through May
Open first and third Saturdays
10am to 4pm
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