Our mission is to represent visually and chronologically the priceless heritage of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, which includes Lac qui Parle State Park, and the towns of Bellingham, Boyd, Dawson, Louisburg, Madison, Marietta and Nassau. Lac qui Parle (locals pronounce it Lak kwa PAR-uhl ) is a French translation of the native Dakota name, meaning “lake that speaks” and is a reference to a lake formed by the widening of the Minnesota River along the northeastern border of the county.

Sunday, August 14, 2022
Mystery at the Museum: The Death of Andrew Gilberg
Come for a fun-filled, interactive evening where the audience helps solve the mystery.

September 8-11, 2022
Visit the Museum during the Lac qui Parle County Fair.
Book sale starting at $1
Family tree research
Museum fair  hours (access through the fairgrounds):
Thursday- Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Events information here.

Lac qui Parle County – 150 Years of History by Jon Willand et al. is now available to order from our Museum Bookstore & Gift Shop page.

Membership in the Lac qui Parle County Historical Society

The museum depends on donations and memberships to stay in operation. Thank you for your support.

Personal Memberships: Annual Individual $20.00, Annual Family $30.00, Annual Contributor $50.00, Annual Benefactor $100.00, Annual Bronze $500, Annual Silver $1,000, Annual Gold $5,000

Business Memberships: Annual Bronze $50.00, Annual Silver $75.00, Annual Gold $100.00, Annual Diamond $250.00.  All business sponsors will be promoted in the museum, on our website and in our newsletter that goes out four times a year to over 200 people.

Payment Options

Credit Card or Paypal Balance: Use the Paypal button if you would like to use a credit card; safe, secure and you do not need a Paypal account. If you do have a Paypal account you have the option of paying from your existing balance.

Cash or check: Stop in at the museum, or email us a request for a membership form.