Chippewa County historical society to host banquet

The Chippewa County Historical Society will host their Annual Banquet/Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 6:00 p.m., at the Clara City Community Center in Clara City.

The evening will begin with a catered dinner by Trish’s Katering. Following the Annual Meeting, the Society will induct the 2020 Hall of Fame nominees. Our program for the evening, “Going to Work ~ The New Deal in Minnesota”, will be presented by Doug Ohman, historian, author and photographer. Doug is a popular speaker and tells a great story. He lives in New Hope, Minnesota with his wife Krin, and has spent 30 years discovering and bringing Minnesota history to life.

Doug can be seen in the Pioneer Public TV series, ‘Landmarks’, and is well known for his Minnesota ByWays series of books. The program will bring to life the 1930s and the innovative economic programs that were the nations response to the Great Depression.

You will learn about the legacy of programs such at the WPA, CCC, NYA and some lesser known, but important, programs.

Tickets are $15.00 each and must be purchased or reserved in advance by March 13, 2020, by calling the Chippewa County Historical Society at 320-269-7636 or via email at chippewahistory@outlook.com. The evening is open to the general public.