About Us
Since its formation in 1964,
the Bloomington Historical Society
has discovered, preserved and disseminated historical
knowledge, information, and artifacts relating
to the history of Bloomington, Minnesota, and
the surrounding area.
Museum Programs and Events
The Bloomington Old Town Hall Museum is the place to go to
view exhibits or to enjoy
programs and special events
hosted there.
News
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Happy 60th Birthday Bloomington Historical Society!
Yes we were formed in 1964 at the time when the Old Town Hall
became availble to host our history museum. See the museum event link
for information about our birthday bash on July 20!
History and Us
The Bloomington Historical Society is
interested in preserving and sharing local history. Do you want to explore local
history with us? Find a book about local history from our
References reading list or explore our popular
100 Historic Sites website 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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