Exhibits

 

The Boom: 1945-1960 in Clay County
Opens January 27, 2012, Heritage Hall

From the GI Bill to the Baby Boom, changes on the farm and TV to the Korean War, this exhibit looks at the exciting years that created modern America.

 

 

 

Through March 6, 2012
The Flood of 2009

You may have seen Vern Whitten’s photos at West Acres. See if you can point out your house in these aerial photographs of the Great Flood of 2009, the highest crest in recorded history.

 

 

February 4 - March 26, 2012
“EXPLORING NOW: 365 Days to 50” and “The sheARTS Project: Art Hats for Breast Cancer Awareness”

Two exhibits, “EXPLORING NOW: 365 Days to 50” and “The sheARTS Project: Art Hats for Breast Cancer Awareness”, showcase how art heals the soul in times of life’s challenges. Both projects were created by local artist and designer, Claudia M. Pratt, who has faced breast cancer head on over the last five years.

 

 

March 15 – June 18, 2012
Seeds of Victory!

An exhibit about the World War II Victory Gardens just in time for spring! This exhibit, from the State Historical Society of North Dakota, will tell us how gardening and canning your own food was a patriotic duty during WWII.

 

July 21 - December 31
Hjemkomst Voyage Exhibit

The exhibit will bring a fresh perspective about the Hjemkomst expedition. The public can look at this exhibit with new eyes and be amazed again at what an accomplishment the expedition was— for the Asp family, the voyage crew, as well as the businesses and communities that supported it. Learn more.