MUSEUM HISTORY:
Founded in 1948 with charter members from throughout the county, the Pine County Historical Society has had its physical home in Askov since sometime in the 1960’s. We made our home on Askov’s Main Street in the building known as Lena’s and later in the old Great Northern Railroad depot which became known as the Depot Museum.
Subsequently, the Society acquired the old service station, renamed the Farm Museum, and the Presbyterian Church, which was renamed the Pine County History Center.
In 2011 the old Askov High School building was acquired. Consolidation of all artifacts from the three sites began at the school in spring of 2012, and in June 2012, the new Pine County Historical Museum opened its doors.
We are passionate about the preservation of history, for ourselves and for those still to come. We believe it is important for us and our children to learn about the past in order to go forward to the future.
