Our Mission

       Our mission is to gather, preserve and disseminate history for the enjoyment

       and education of young and old, residents and travelers alike.  The artifacts donated 

       to the museum, are symbols of our pride in the past.  We are thankful for the foresight 

       and hard work of this organization's founders and we continue to be dedicated to 

       preserving our county heritage.

    Artifacts in the History Center have been donated by Anoka County families.

    Museum operations depend on donations, membership fees, and funding by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.

    The Anoka County History Center & Library   is also the home of the  Anoka County Genealogical Society, 

    an affiliate of the Anoka Co., Historical Society.       

           Contact Information

        For more information on the many services we provide please contact us.    

        General E- mail: Anoka County History Center & Library

        Research Request - Contact: maria@ac-hs.org

    Anoka County Historical Society Board of Directors:

       Catherine Vesley, President;   Paul Pierce III, Vice-President;  Lori Yager, Treasurer;  Dan Frank, Secretary;

        Past President:; Ray Steinke.

         Directors:  Jan Anderson, Judy Hanna, Bart Ward, , Tom Ward, Dick Johnson, Tom Sherohman, Terri Cleveland, Bill Prugh, Patti Kurak.

         Anoka Co. Liaison:  Dick Lang, Commissioner

          Executive Director:  Todd Mahon

         Board of Directors are selected by Anoka County Commissioner Districts and five At Large seats.  Click to see District  Map

        Staff:  Program Manager; Vickie Wendel,  Admin. Assistant;     Volunteer Coordinator; Maria King, 

        Office Staff; Gail Dahl , Don Johnson,  Curator; Marilyn Anderson

        Environmental Services; Sandra Thorsen