Last fall, Thanks to the Holdingford Lion's Club who donated the funds to install a nice window replacing a old garage door that was no longer needed.

President Herman Ebnet with the help of Al Leinen from the Lion's Club did all the work!!

The Holdingford Area Historical Museum building has had a varied history itself.
Before it’s present use as museum starting in 2014 it was the
city’s Maintenance garage, before that
Holdingford school’s Ag shop and school bus repair shop. 1965 to 1975
Many people knew it as the Welna Produce Store, for a number of years starting in 1944.
Originally built in 1915 as a car dealership for Ford and Dodge cars, by Ben Schwieters.

Through the efforts of many of the Historical society members.

The Museum made a giant step forward, creating displays so we were able to be open for

Holdingford Daze July 11 -12.  We had many people visit the museum.

At present the Museum is open by special arrangement

Film crew will be in Holdingford filming for the ‘MINNESOTA 13’ documentary

Elaine Davis, author of the book ‘MINNESOTA 13’  and her film crew will be in Holdingford filming for the ‘MINNESOTA 13’ documentary during Holdingford Daze on Saturday July 12th.

She is also donating a case of 50 books worth $800 to the Holdingford Area Historical Society, with all proceeds going to the HAHS.  Thanks Elaine!

When you come to Holdingford Daze on Saturday the 12th, be sure to visit the Museum.

The HistoricalSociety has a number of souvenirs available for purchase.

Follow the filmmaking on Facebook.

"The Ford in the River" is now Available

As said in the previous post The Holdingford Area Historical Society has reprinted a limited edition of  "The Ford in the River"  ,  the history of Holdingford written and published  by Father V. Yeserman in 1985
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It is available locally at Headley Hardware Hank  or the Corner Pizza ,  Holdingford, Mn.

Also by mail  $25 per copy + $5.00 shipping & handling mail your name and phone number to JMC2619 at gmail.com

   Check or  money order only.

limited edition of "The Ford in the River"

The Holdingford Area Historical Society is reprinting a limited edition of  "The Ford in the River"  , the history of Holdingford written and published  by Father V. Yeserman in 1985

This would make a wonderful  Christmas gift, the book outlines the history  of accomplishments in the Holdingford area and would be a great  gift to pass onto our friends and relatives.

 $25 per copy

Reserve a copy at  Headley Hardware Hank , Holdingford, MN  or

e-mail your name and phone number to JMC2619 at gmail.com

Check or Cash no credit card.

Delivery date coming soon.

Support your local Historical Society ! 


This fall we were able to renovate the roof of our  future Museum  and are now raising funds to reinovate the interior.

Road Trip To Paynesville

The Holdingford Area Historical Society took a road trip to the Paynesville Area Historical Society's Museum.  We were very impressed with the work they have done on creating their museum.
It would be well worth your time to visit them.