Your Ticket to History

The Lake County Historical Society has been collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of Lake County Minnesota residents for nearly a century.

THREE HISTORIC LANDMARKS

D&IR Railroad
Depot Museum

520 SOUTH AVE

TWO HARBORS, MN 55616

Open Saturday & Sunday

11 AM to 4 PM

Two Harbors
Light Station

1 LIGHTHOUSE POINT
TWO HARBORS, MN 55616

Re-opening for the season May, 2025

3M Birthplace Museum

203 WATERFRONT DRIVE
TWO HARBORS, MN 55616

Re-opening for the season May, 2025

SUPPORT

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Agate Bay Legacy Fund

Thank you business members!

ABOUT US

The Lake County Historical Society was established in 1925 to “collect, preserve and disseminate information about the County of Lake and Surrounding environs.” Mr. Owens, a pioneer railroader in the area, was elected first President of the Society by the eighteen (18) charter members.

MUSEUM STORE

Offering a variety of books, gifts, and toys you will find a little something to remember the North Shore. Proceeds from the museum store support the Lake County Historical Society’s mission to collect, preserve, and share the stories of Lake County, Minnesota.

Members receive a 10% discount in the museum store!

DEPOT STORE

520 South Avenue

Open Saturday & Sunday

11 AM to 4 PM

LIGHTHOUSE STORE

1 Lighthouse Point

Re-opening for the season

May 2025

EVENTS

CONTACT INFO

Lake County Historical Society

PO Box 128
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218)834-4898
Email: lakehist@lakeconnections.net

Administrative office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00pm.

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