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I’ve made a few trips through the museum in the last few years.  I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I can’t help but find myself looking for relatives in the old pictures.  I’ve managed to find a few.  So here’s the thing . . . .  those of us that have lived in the area for most of our lives and who may have had family here for multiple generations . . . . .  we all have history to share. 

I know that in my own family, there is a tremendous amount of oral history that has been passed

 from generation to generation.  I think (and hope) this is true in other families too.  I know I would feel poorer in spirit and in sense of place without the memories of my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and assorted other family elders that I have listened to over the years.   This personal history is woven into the fabric of the history of Two Harbors and Lake County. 

I heard about a history-gathering project on Public Radio a couple of years ago that involved recorded interviews with members of small, rural communities.   The goal was to preserve the oral history that was slowly fading out of memory.   At the time, I thought something like that would be a great thing for our area.  Something to consider maybe?

I would venture to guess that most people who have roots in Two Harbors would find things at the Museum that they can connect with.  For folks who are newer to the area, the connections may not be quite so personal, but what a great way to gain a little insight into the history and personality of the area you now call home.

I’m geeky enough and old enough now to admit that I love history. I mean all kinds of history, but there’s something special and very personal about knowing the history of the place where I live.  I hope many of you share that feeling.

I’m looking forward to another trip through the museum.  I hope to see some of you there.

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