Galleries at the Carver County Historical Society
The Carver County Historical Society features five local history galleries and a gallery honoring veterans. The local history galleries are primarily thematic and tell the story
of our county's heritage. The objects on display are used to help tell these stories. Exhibits or parts of exhibits change regularly. Scavenger hunts are available for children of
all ages who are visiting the museum.
Veterans' Gallery
The redesigned Veterans Gallery opened on November 11th, 2009. This gallery highlights the service of Carver County citizens over 150 years.
The gallery includes artifacts and personal accounts from the Civil War, The Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, and both Gulf Wars.
There is still some work yet to be done to fully complete this exhibit, and we are always looking for personal stories to add. For more updates and to learn how you can help, click here.
Choosing Carver County
This gallery highlights the history of immigration to Carver County. Historically, the principle ethnic groups that settled in the county were Germans and Swedes. Trunks, books,
cooking utensils, personal belongings and photos all help to tell the immigrant story, as well as a special section detailing recent immigrant groups who call Carver County
home.
Voices from the past, Lessons for our future
This new exhibit was created by the Storytellers Class from the Chaska High School Alternative Program. The exhibit is designed to help visitors experience history through the
personal stories of our community by highlighting the accounts of men, women, children, and veterans from Carver County. The display is scheduled to run through the end of 2009 and
is free and open to the public.
Toolin' Around Carver County
Hammers, axes, planes and other tools are the focus of this exhibit. Many of the tools are still common today while others, including the one shown in the photo, are less common.
Can you name the tool shown?
From the Collection
Objects that are not displayed frequently are featured in this exhibit. Currently on display are typewriters, fashion, fine china and laundry equipment, including washers and
irons.
Snapshots of Carver County History
This gallery examines various aspects of Carver County's past including natural history, agriculture and industry, Jonathan Carver and recreation. Visit Akta Dakota, an interactive
exhibit that allows visitors to examine the lifestyle of one of Carver County's earliest cultures: the Dakota Indians.
Online Exhibits from the Carver County Historical Society
Carver County Women
Women have not always had the rights to do things they wanted to do. Many women did not have the
opportunity to work, drive, play sports, vote and participate in politics, and have their ideas
taken seriously. Today women have more control over their lives, and CCHS seeks to honor what
women have gained. As women became more confident and wanted more access to independence, rights,
and the opportunity to problem-solve, their roles expanded and changed. The changes in women's
roles over time have affected our community in many ways, and those changes directly affect all of us.
Written by students in the Storytellers Class at Chaska High School
Learn more about women who have made an impact by visiting our online exhibit, Women
in History: Carver County. Stop into the museum and visit our new student exhibit, "Voices from
the past, Lessons for our future" to learn more about how women's roles have changed over the years.
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