Forest History Center

Forest History Center
Sod-roofed cabin at the Forest History Center
Forest History Center is located in Minnesota
Forest History Center
Location of Forest History Center
LocationNear U.S. Hwys 169 and 2
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Coordinates47°13′48″N 93°33′58″W / 47.2300°N 93.5662°W / 47.2300; -93.5662
TypeOpen-air
Websitewww.mnhs.org/foresthistory

The Forest History Center is part of the Minnesota Historical Society's network of historic sites and museums. Located in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, on wooded acreage adjoining the Mississippi River, the Forest History Center provides learning experiences about the forests, logging industry, and forest conservation. The historical and changing relationship between the people and the forest is displayed through exhibits and films, demonstrations, a living history lumber camp, an original 1934 fire tower, and nature trails. The Forest History Center has regular special events, and offers various programs for school field trips.