Bloomington Historical Society
The Bloomington Historical Society is a non-profit organization with
the purpose of discovering, preserving and disseminating historical
knowledge and information or materials which establish or illustrate
the history of the City of Bloomington, Minnesota.
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Volunteers are Valued
Are you into history? Would you enjoy
sharing and discussing local history with others? We
have volunteer opportunities that would be enjoyable and
rewarding. Stop by the Old Town Hall
Museum to chat with a docent or visit our
Volunteering Page.
Visit the Old Town Hall Museum
The restored historic Bloomington Old Town Hall building
houses the
Old Town Hall Museum. We have artificats and displays
about many time periods in local history.
- Learn about Bloomington's ancient and recent history.
- View our cultural collections of historic artifacts, photos and memorabilia of many generations.
- A live tour guide is available, or you may follow our
self-guided tour.
- Attend scheduled special events.
- Tour virtually!
Take the convenient and informattive
Virtual Museum Tour
from the comfort and safety of your own device screen.
Be a Part of Bloomington Forever!
Bloomington's Old Town Hall History Plaza has a place for you!
Sponsor an engraved History Brick on Old Town Hall History Plaza for your family,
friends, business, school, sports team, special milestones in life, memorials, awards
and other commemorations. Purchase a 3 line 4"X8" brick for $100 or a 6 line 8"X8" brick for $175. Write 18 characters per line, including spaces between lines.
Click
here
for details.
Learn More About Bloomington History
This website has a trove of information about ancient times, native American
cultures, early European settlers, and the decades since Minnesota became a state.
Browse the information and pictures about times, places, and people who
form the fabric of what our city has become today.
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