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, Doris Ocel, at 651-636-7853.
2011-2012 Schedule of Events
NOTE DATE CHANGES: September, October, December and March
September 21, 2011
Board of Directors Meeting
Event: “Through No Fault of My Own” A Girl’s Diary of Life on Summit Avenue in the Jazz Age
Speaker: Author, Peg Meier
Location: University Club, Summit Avenue, St. Paul
October 19, 2011
Event: Fall Bus Tour to New Ulm, MN
Location: Meet to board bus @ House of Hope parking lot, St. Paul
November 9, 2011
Event: The Women’s Movement and ERA
Speaker: Koryne Horbal
Location: Midland Hills Country Club, Roseville
December 6, 2011
Event: A Victorian Christmas with the Hill House Players
Location: James J. Hill House, St. Paul
February 8, 2012
Event: 1968 The Exhibit
Location: Irvine Room, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
March 13, 2012
Board of Directors Meeting
Event: Celebrating a half century at the Pioneer Press
Speaker: Mary Ann Grossman
Location: Town and Country Club, St. Paul
April 11, 2012
Event: J.W. Hulme Company - What’s old is new on Fort Road!
Location: J.W. Hulme Company – since 1905 handcrafting tents, to awnings to handbags! See the artisans at work and hear about these distinctive bags. Lunch @ The Glockenspiel Restaurant
May 9, 2012
Board of Director’s Meeting – Annual Meeting
Event: “Paddle North”
Speaker: Author, Photographer – Layne Kennedy
Location: Joseph's Grill, St. Paul
