Physical and Mailing Address:

Otter Tail County Historical Society
1110 Lincoln Ave. W. Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537

Telephone:
218.736.6038

Email: General Information
otchs@prtel.com

We are located on the west side of Fergus Falls in the Van Dyk Park.

The images at the top of this page is of Jaeger's Resort, Dent, Minnesota.

Our Staff:

Chris Schuelke, Executive Director Contact Chris with questions about the operations of the Historical Society to Chris Schuelke

Kathy Evavold, Curator of Collections Contact Kathy with questions about the Society's collections, artifact donations, exhibits, library or website.

Missy Hermes, Education Coordinator Address questions about our educational programs, tours and outreach to Missy Hermes.

LeAnn Neuleib, Office Manager LeAnn will help you with questions about our gift shop, newsletter and membership.

Vicky Anderson, Research Assistant Address questions about research and genealogy to Vicky.

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Planning Your Visit

Exhibits/Museum:

Hours: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May:

Open daily Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours: June, July & August:

Open daily Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Research Library:

Open daily Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Closures:

For the most up to date information on holiday closures, please call 218-736-6038. We recommend calling ahead if you plan to visit on or near a holiday. We attempt to keep the most up to date information on our Events page. However, a call will provide the most accurate information.

Closed: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.

Driving Directions:

From Fargo/Moorhead: I-94 E to Exit 54 MN-210 W. Turn LEFT onto MN-210 E/W LINCOLN AVE. Turn LEFT onto N 4th AVE. Parking lot on LEFT. APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES.

From Minneapolis/St. Paul: I-94 W to Exit 54 MN-210 W. Turn RIGHT onto MN-210 E/W LINCOLN AVE. Turn LEFT onto N 4th AVE. Parking lot on LEFT. APPROXIMATELY 180 MILES.

From Wahpeton/Breckenridge: MN-210 E to N 4th AVE. Turn LEFT onto 4th AVE. Parking lot on LEFT. APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES

From the EAST: MN-210 W to US-59/PEBBLE LAKE ROAD. Turn RIGHT onto MN-210/S SHERIAN ST. Continue to follow MN-210/LINCOLN AVENUE. Turn RIGHT on N 4th AVE. Parking lot on LEFT. WE ARE APPROXIMATELY 216 MILES FROM DULUTH.

We are located near the following attractions in and around Fergus Falls, Minnesota:


Dining, lodging and shopping. To find out more contact the Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce.

And the following Government and Arts Organizations and Activities: Otter Tail County Courthouse; Otter Trail Scenic Byway; Central Lakes Bike Trail; Prairie Wetlands Learning Center; A Center for the Arts; Lake Region Arts Council; Fergus Falls Public Library.

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