Women's Organization of the Minnesota Historical Society
The Women's Organization of the Minnesota Historical Society (WOMHS) has been assisting the Society for over 60 years through monetary gifts and volunteerism. The organization was created in 1949 through the efforts of its first president, Mrs. Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser, along with other women who wished to contribute to and help further the mission of the Society. In 1951, WOMHS was authorized by the Society's Executive Council to operate as a separate entity to promote Minnesota history and the welfare of the Society.
In 1999, the WOMHS Endowment Fund was created to help fund special projects and sites throughout the state. Since then, this fund has provided vital support to the Society for the historic sites network. WOMHS members have assisted the Society's development staff, serve as docents for tours of the Governor's Residence and help out in a variety of other projects. The organization meets eight times yearly, September through May, offering programs, tours and events designed to stimulate interest in Minnesota history.
New members are welcome. For more information, contact WOMHS president, Vikki Bleise, at 651-698-0570.
2012-2013 Schedule of Events
September 12, 2012
Event: Vintage Fashion Show
Location: Alexander Ramsey House
October 10, 2012
Event: A Capitol Idea - if these walls could talk!
Location: Minnesota State Capitol
November 14, 2012
Event: Then Now Wow - Our Minnesota Exhibit
Location: Minnesota History Center
December 11, 2012
Note: This event falls on a Tuesday!
Event: A holiday Tea to Remember
Location: James J. Hill House
January 23, 2013
Event: New Member Prospect Event (evening)
Speaker: Author Larry Millett - Once There Were Castles
Location: James J. Hill House
February 20, 2013
Event: Author, Julie L’Enfant – Other Realities: The Art
Of Paul S. Kramer - and MHS Collections
Location: Minnesota History Center
March 13, 2013
Event: Remembering Smell: A Memoir of Losing-and-Discovering - the Primal Sense
Speaker: Author, Journalist and Gardener, Bonnie Blodgett
Location: Midland Hills Country Club
April 10, 2013
Event: Spring bus tour - Art exhibit
Location: Marine Art Museum, Winona, MN
May 8, 2013
Event: Presentation by the Washington County Historical Society
Location: Lowell Inn, Stillwater, MN
