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“Rooted in the past, growing towards the future”
The Cokato Historical Society supports the operations of the Cokato Museum & Akerlund Studio. First organized in 1974, the society raises funds to maintain the exhibits, programming, tours, and special events of the museum. A Board of Trustees oversees the museum in conjunction with the city of Cokato.
In 1992 the historical society adopted the following mission statement:
The Cokato Historical Society is committed to actively collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Cokato and the surrounding area in the community and beyond, to present programs to an audience of all ages, and maintain ties with our ethnic heritage, which is predominantly Swedish and Finnish.
Trustees for 2009-2010 are:
- Janice Severson, President
- David Christofferson, Vice President
- Shirley Larson-Cole, Treasurer
- Steve Anderson
- Elroy Dahlin
- Bob Gasch
- Donald Holm
- Dori Kimball
- Mark Peterson
- Mary Ann Ryan
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- Bruce Johnson (city representative)
- Peggy Carlson (ex-officio)
Membership rates for 2010 are:
Individual – $10.00
Family – $15.00
Business – $25.00
Supporter – $50.00
Benefactor – $100.00
Are You A Member of the Cokato Historical Society?
* Please consider renewing or joining the historical society for the first time and assist in our efforts to preserve the heritage and culture of the Cokato area.
* Membership benefits include a copy of our quarterly newsletter In The Midst Of, advance notices about upcoming events, and early opportunities to purchase new society publications.
*Interested in helping to fulfill the mission of the historical society? Download and fill out one the CHS membership forms:
Individuals & Families
Businesses
For more information or other inquiries, contact:
Cokato Historical Society
PO Box 686
Cokato, MN 55321-0686
Phone: 320-286-2427
E-mail: cokatomuseum@embarqmail.com
